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Destiny 63: Relentless PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Lester has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Lester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Law!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester looks for a takedown but Law sprawls well.
Law moves into the clinch.
Lester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Law throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Bryan Lester has been cut.
Lester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Law goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Law misses with a head kick.
Law digs a good hook to Lester's body.
Lester misses with a head kick.
Lester clinches with his opponent.
Lester breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law shoots in but no luck this time.
Lester looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Law!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Law is trying to buck Lester off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester decides to stand back up.
Lester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lester fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester fails with a takedown attempt.
Lester clinches up with Law and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law breaks the clinch.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law avoids the head kick by Lester.
Lester will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lester swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Law stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Law wants it to stay on the feet.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lester as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lester slips a jab and a cross from Law.
Lester dives in and grabs Law's left leg, looking for a takedown. Law pushes down on Lester's head and hops out.
Law looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law has closed the distance and engaged Lester in a clinch.
Lester's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law dives in for a single leg takedown but Lester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Law tries to pull guard but Lester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lester tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Lester breaks the clinch.
Law is looking to clinch but Lester is avoiding it.
Lester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Law misses with a few strikes there.
Law has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lester is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Law stuns Lester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester stands and steps away. Law gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Law is looking to clinch.
Lester drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Law being controlled here, momentarily.
Law is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Law wants to stand and escape but Lester is having none of it.
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 Bryan Lester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bryan Lester's cut.
That's time! Lester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lester fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Law sprawls well initially but Lester persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law is trying to escape back to his feet but Lester uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Lester gets to mount! Law was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Law is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lester will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Law throws a sloppy head kick and Lester moves out of range easily.
Lester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Law pinned against the cage. Law gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Lester.
Law throws the kick towards the body but Lester avoids it.
Law tries to clinch up but Lester circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Law as Lester shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Lester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester checks a low kick from Law.
Bryan Lester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Lester, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Lester against the cage but Lester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Law throws a head kick but Lester moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lester swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Law keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lester closes the distance and clinches.
Lester tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Law.
A clash of legs there as Lester blocks the low kick.
Law misses with the combination.
Lester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Law gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester drags the fight down to the ground.
Law content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lester has locked up a guillotine! Lester's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Law is holding on here and Lester must be using up a lot of energy. Law has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lester gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryan Lester!
An out of breath Bryan Lester 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucien De Bray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bin Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Human Wave Attack. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lucien De Bray enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Osama Bin Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucien De Bray!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Bray takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bin Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Bray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bin Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Bray's calf.
De Bray checks the leg kick.
De Bray shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bin Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
De Bray shoots in for a takedown but Bin Kersikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Bray on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bin Kersikov fakes the leg kick and cracks De Bray in the body.
De Bray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Kersikov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
De Bray shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bin Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Osama Bin Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucien De Bray.
Bin Kersikov lands a nice shot that snaps De Bray's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bray has his takedown stuffed
and Bin Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Bin Kersikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Bin Kersikov feints and then cracks De Bray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Bray down.
Nice shot by Bin Kersikov.
De Bray fails with the takedown.
Bin Kersikov catches De Bray with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bin Kersikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bin Kersikov misses with a kick to the body.
No luck for De Bray with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Kersikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Bray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bin Kersikov lands a jab-cross combination.
Bin Kersikov is looking to slow De Bray down with leg kicks.
Osama Bin Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bin Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Bin Kersikov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Bray if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bin Kersikov. That's going to slow De Bray down.
Bin Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Bin Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
Bin Kersikov lands with an uppercut that bounces De Bray off the cage and back into range.
Bin Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bin Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Bin Kersikov cracks De Bray with a good jab.
Bin Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bin Kersikov thows a body kick. De Bray tries to catch it but that hurt him.
De Bray is trying desperately to land a takedown but Bin Kersikov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for De Bray.
Bin Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bin Kersikov lands the left hand.
De Bray shoots in looking for a takedown. Bin Kersikov tries to sprawl out of it but De Bray keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bin Kersikov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bin Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bin Kersikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bin Kersikov misses with a wild combination.
Bin Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Bray has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bin Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bray shoots in and drives through. Bin Kersikov sprawls well.
De Bray gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bin Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles De Bray's knee momentarily.
De Bray's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bin Kersikov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Bray has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Bray shoots for a takedown but Bin Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bin Kersikov.
De Bray gets a takedown into half guard.
Bin Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Bray stops Bin Kersikov from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin Kersikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bin Kersikov punishes De Bray's body with a nice straight punch.
De Bray has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bin Kersikov.
De Bray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bin Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bin Kersikov. That's going to slow De Bray down.
Bin Kersikov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bin Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bin Kersikov, right into the meat.
Bin Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Bray shoots in for a double leg but Bin Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bin Kersikov cracks De Bray with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Kersikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bin Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
Lucien De Bray is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bray shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bin Kersikov counters with a low kick, right behind De Bray 's knee.
Osama Bin Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucien De Bray.
Bin Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Bin Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Bray's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov cracks De Bray with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Bray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bin Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Bray.
De Bray misses with a takedown attempt - Bin Kersikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Bin Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Kersikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Bin Kersikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Kersikov takes a swing at De Bray's ribcage but misses.
Bin Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Bray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bin Kersikov slaps away a takedown attempt from De Bray, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Bray takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Bray stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov scores with a kick to the body.
De Bray shoots in and drives through. Bin Kersikov sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Bray shoots in but no luck this time.
De Bray is breathing heavily.
Bin Kersikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Bray eats them both and turns towards Bin Kersikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bin Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Bin Kersikov scores with a jab.
Bin Kersikov scores with a nice body kick.
Bin Kersikov lands a head shot.
Bin Kersikov lands a jab.
Bin Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Bray doesn't seem bothered though.
Bin Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Bray. That did some damage!
Crunch! Bin Kersikov slams his shin into De Bray's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Kersikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Osama Bin Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Bin Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bin Kersikov leaves De Bray with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Osama Bin Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
De Bray takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bin Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
Bin Kersikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Bray stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Bray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Bray takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bin Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bin Kersikov lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osama Bin Kersikov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bin Kersikov lands with a nice body punch.
De Bray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bin Kersikov. Bin Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Bin Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Bray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
De Bray on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A good leg kick by Bin Kersikov.
De Bray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bin Kersikov. Bin Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
De Bray blocks the body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Bin Kersikov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bin Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Bray crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bin Kersikov - the referee stops the clock and De Bray gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bin Kersikov. De Bray manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Bray or perhaps it was just good defense by Bin Kersikov, which made it look bad.
Nice sprawl there from Bin Kersikov as De Bray shoots in.
We've been told by Bin Kersikov's head coaches at In the Penile Colony that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
De Bray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov digs a good body shot into De Bray's ribs.
De Bray takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Kersikov.
Bin Kersikov works the jab nicely.
Jab from Bin Kersikov.
De Bray takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bin Kersikov lands a nice looking kick to the body. De Bray takes a step back to recover.
Bin Kersikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bin Kersikov pushes De Bray away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Bin Kersikov keeps De Bray at a distance using the push kick.
Bin Kersikov cracks a nice hook into De Bray's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Bin Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
De Bray looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bin Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Bray gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bin Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Bray can do to turn this around?
Bin Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bin Kersikov is looking to slow De Bray down with leg kicks.
De Bray takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Bray is defended easily by Bin Kersikov.
Osama Bin Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucien De Bray.
De Bray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bin Kersikov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bin Kersikov lands a jab.
Bin Kersikov feints and then cracks De Bray's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Bray down.
Lucien De Bray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bin Kersikov stuns De Bray with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bin Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Bin Kersikov cracks the inside of De Bray's front leg.
Bin Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends De Bray's belly button to the back.
Bin Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bin Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Bin Kersikov tenderised De Bray's leg. De Bray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bin Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Bray on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bin Kersikov. Bin Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Bin Kersikov scores with a three punch combo!
De Bray looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bin Kersikov!
De Bray tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bin Kersikov struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Bin Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bin Kersikov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Bin Kersikov!
Our winner, Osama Bin Kersikov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carls Classic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karukef Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen Basshunter- DotA as his entrance music. Carls Classic had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carls Classic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karukef Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Classic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kingston.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Classic.
A nice combination there by Kingston.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Classic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kingston 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.
Classic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingston was well out of range. Poor timing from Classic.
Classic throws a wild body kick that Kingston sees coming a mile off.
Classic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kingston moves away.
Kingston scores with a three punch combo!
A head kick misses from Classic.
Classic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Kingston's jab looks to have found its range, popping Classic under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingston misses with a series of wild punches.
Classic has been working on his balance at Ultimate MMA Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kingston.
Kingston lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kingston. Beautiful body shot.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Classic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Classic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Classic avoids them all with ease.
Classic slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Classic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Classic. Classic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Kingston finds it's way through Classic's defenses.
Kingston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Classic at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Classic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karukef Kingston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kingston does no damage.
Kingston throws a combination that misses
and Classic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston feints a jab promting Classic to slip. Kingston then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Classic slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston tests Classic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingston throws out a powerful jab.
Kingston lands with an uppercut that bounces Classic off the cage and back into range.
Kingston stuffs the takedown.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston throws a combination. Classic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands with a nice body punch.
Kingston digs a good hook to Classic's body.
Kingston blocks a low kick nicely.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Classic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Classic on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carls Classic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Classic is breathing heavily.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kingston lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingston displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Classic tries a low kick but Kingston avoids it.
Kingston is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Classic rather than just go for the knockout.
Classic darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Classic trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston wants to control but Classic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kingston is trying to get back to full guard.
Kingston keeps trying to improve his position.
Kingston is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kingston tries to kick Classic off but Classic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Classic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karukef Kingston 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.
Kingston lands with a right hand.
Classic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kingston as he avoids it easily.
Kingston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kingston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
Karukef Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston checks the leg kick.
Carls Classic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kingston throws a combination. Classic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kingston thuds his right hand into Classic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kingston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kingston throws a one two combo.
Classic shoots for a takedown but Kingston saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carls Classic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Decent striking displayed by Kingston there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Classic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kingston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Classic somewhat.
Classic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kingston leaves Classic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Classic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kingston.
Classic shoots in but no luck this time.
Classic slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kingston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kingston misses with a double jab.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Classic circles away quickly and effectively.
Karukef Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Classic misses with a looping left.
Kingston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Classic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingston is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kingston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Classic circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kingston does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Classic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Classic needs to keep his hands up - Kingston had a free shot at his head there.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Classic. Classic gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston lands with a straight right. Classic didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Kingston. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Classic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston throws a series of strikes that have Classic backpedaling.
Kingston gets caught napping as Classic dives in and scores a takedown. Kingston manages to retain guard.
Classic trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Classic looking to pass the guard.
Kingston trying to control the position.
Classic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingston's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is defending against the submission attempts here by Classic.
Kingston is trying to stand up here but Classic is controlling him well.
Kingston is not content to let Classic control the position.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Classic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Classic is looking to advance position but Kingston won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Classic drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karukef Kingston 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kingston scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kingston throws a series of punches but Classic moves out of range.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Classic. Those never looked like landing.
Classic looks for a takedown but Kingston sprawls well.
Kingston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kingston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Classic back to the cage. Kingston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Classic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kingston avoids it really well and circles away.
Kingston throws a nice looking combination but Classic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Classic closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Classic pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carls Classic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kingston tries to bum rush Classic with a series of wild strikes but Classic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kingston misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kingston misses with the combination.
Kingston moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston scores with a crisp jab that stopped Classic in his tracks.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Kingston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Classic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Classic ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kingston lands a slapping body shot.
Classic closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Classic pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kingston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Classic back to the cage. Kingston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kingston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kingston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston throws a right hand that Classic ducks under and follows up with a left that Classic also avoids with ease.
Kingston scores with a one two! Classic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kingston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Classic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kingston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Classic takes one to the side of the head.
Classic slips a jab and a cross from Kingston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Classic eats them both and turns towards Kingston to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kingston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for Classic with that takedown attempt.
Kingston closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kingston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kingston moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kingston swings for the body but Classic moves out of range.
Classic blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Classic is defended easily by Kingston.
Kingston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Classic dives in and grabs Kingston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kingston pushes down on Classic's head and hops out.
Some bone on bone action there as Kingston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kingston throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Classic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kingston's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Karukef Kingston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Classic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kingston looking for a sweep. Not yet Kingston, not yet.
Classic trying to control but Kingston is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Classic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kingston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karukef Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kingston 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karukef Kingston!
A very excited looking Karukef Kingston rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshido Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew McConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew McConnell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshido Nakamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Matthew McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamara's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McConnell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamara scrambles back to his feet.
McConnell misses with the combination.
McConnell shoots in and gets a takedown into Nakamara's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nakamara trying to control the position here.
Nakamara has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up.
Nakamara wants to sweep here but McConnell controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConnell is posturing up here but Nakamara has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McConnell tries to roll out but it's too tight and McConnell has to tap! Slick submission there by Nakamara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Yoshido Nakamara!
Our winner, Yoshido Nakamara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Matthew McConnell was interviewed post fight and said 'It's never fun losing but, you know I love this sport so I'm going to keep training and try to come back with a win.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Eduardo Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shimabukuro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Warrior. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Eduardo Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimabukuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shimabukuro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shimabukuro connects with a body shot that sends Demaestri's belly button to the back.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demaestri shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shimabukuro pinned against the cage. Shimabukuro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Eduardo Demaestri.
Demaestri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shimabukuro stuffs the takedown.
Shimabukuro slaps away a takedown attempt from Demaestri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Demaestri shoots in for a double leg but Shimabukuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demaestri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demaestri 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.
Shimabukuro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Demaestri will feel that in the morning.
Demaestri looks winded!
Demaestri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shimabukuro throws a body punch but Demaestri moves out of range.
Shimabukuro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Shimabukuro. No joy for Demaestri on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Shimabukuro.
Masaru Shimabukuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shimabukuro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Demaestri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimabukuro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demaestri somewhat.
Demaestri takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shimabukuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Demaestri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demaestri dives in for a single leg takedown but Shimabukuro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Demaestri changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shimabukuro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shimabukuro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Demaestri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shimabukuro.
Demaestri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Demaestri shoots in but Shimabukuro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shimabukuro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimabukuro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimabukuro cracks Demaestri with an open hand slap.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown but Shimabukuro shows good takedown defense.
Demaestri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shimabukuro throws a right hand that Demaestri ducks under and follows up with a left that Demaestri also avoids with ease.
Demaestri shoots for a takedown but Shimabukuro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shimabukuro scores with a head kick. Demaestri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shimabukuro as he avoids it easily.
Shimabukuro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Demaestri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Demaestri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shimabukuro delivers a nice body kick.
Shimabukuro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shimabukuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Demaestri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Demaestri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shimabukuro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Shimabukuro.
Demaestri fails to land the takedown.
Shimabukuro lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri takes one to the chin there.
Demaestri is rocked!
Shimabukuro connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Demaestri to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Shimabukuro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Masaru Shimabukuro!
A victorious Masaru Shimabukuro 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curt Tramadore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coconut Sprinkles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curt Tramadore!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tramadore throws a hook but Sprinkles avoids it easily.
Sprinkles shoots for a double leg takedown but Tramadore sprawls well. He's pushed Sprinkles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sprinkles throws out a loose jab but Tramadore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tramadore throws the kick towards the body but Sprinkles avoids it.
Tramadore wants to land a leg kick but Sprinkles is out of range.
Tramadore moves out of range of the body kick from Sprinkles.
Tramadore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tramadore throws a head kick that misses.
Sprinkles misses the shot to the body.
Tramadore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Tramadore.
Nice body punch from Sprinkles.
Tramadore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sprinkles.
Tramadore scoring well with a low kick there.
Tramadore ducks under a wild hook from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles closes the distance and clinches up with Tramadore, looking for a takedown. Sprinkles pushes Tramadore against the cage but Tramadore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tramadore throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sprinkles checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles checks a low kick from Tramadore.
Tramadore misses with a straight left.
Sprinkles misses with a straight right.
Tramadore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tramadore slips under a jab from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles scores with a body shot.
Sprinkles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sprinkles scores with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tramadore.
A right-left combo lands from Sprinkles.
A head kick misses from Tramadore.
Tramadore misses with a series of wild punches.
Tramadore pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sprinkles blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprinkles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tramadore throws a hook but Sprinkles blocks it.
Tramadore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tramadore lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sprinkles will feel that in the morning.
Sprinkles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tramadore.
Sprinkles misses with a looping right.
Tramadore throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sprinkles.
A jab from Tramadore misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tramadore.
Sprinkles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tramadore is looking to land body kicks.
Sprinkles darts in looking for a takedown but Tramadore gets double underhooks and turns Sprinkles into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coconut Sprinkles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tramadore is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sprinkles is keeping busy.
Sprinkles is trying to break the clinch but Tramadore has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tramadore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sprinkles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tramadore.
Tramadore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tramadore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sprinkles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Coconut Sprinkles has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tramadore enables Sprinkles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tramadore manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tramadore trying to keep a closed guard but Sprinkles is proving a slippery customer.
Sprinkles wants to pass the guard but Tramadore is keeping the position.
Sprinkles postures up in Tramadore's guard and throws a big left but Tramadore blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sprinkles throws a big elbow that misses.
Sprinkles stopping the sweep attempt from Tramadore.
Tramadore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sprinkles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sprinkles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tramadore trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sprinkles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Tramadore dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Coconut Sprinkles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sprinkles avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sprinkles loads up on a big right hand but Tramadore slips the punch.
Tramadore wants to land a leg kick but Sprinkles is out of range.
Sprinkles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curt Tramadore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tramadore throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sprinkles is looking to clinch but Tramadore is avoiding it.
Tramadore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sprinkles.
Tramadore staying out of range there.
Tramadore wants to land a leg kick but Sprinkles is out of range.
Tramadore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sprinkles.
Tramadore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sprinkles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Sprinkles connects with a nice short shot to Tramadore's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramadore tries to kick Sprinkles off but Sprinkles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sprinkles drops an elbow to the side of Tramadore's head.
Sprinkles is nestled in close to Tramadore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sprinkles wants to free his trapped foot but Tramadore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tramadore wants to control but Sprinkles is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sprinkles missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sprinkles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sprinkles wants to control but Tramadore is keeping him busy.
Sprinkles lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles is keen to just control but Tramadore is a slippery customer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sprinkles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tramadore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sprinkles 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.
Sprinkles prevents Tramadore from standing back up.
Tramadore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sprinkles.
Tramadore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles drops an elbow to the side of Tramadore's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tramadore is trying to get back to full guard.
Sprinkles is taking a breather. Tramadore says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tramadore is not content to let Sprinkles control the position.
Tramadore is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sprinkles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sprinkles's back!
Sprinkles breaks Tramadore's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Tramadore trying to control the position.
Tramadore pulls Sprinkles in close to his closed guard and prevents Sprinkles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sprinkles throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tramadore looking for a sweep. Not yet Tramadore, not yet.
Tramadore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sprinkles trying to control the position from guard on top but Tramadore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sprinkles postures up.
Sprinkles looking to pass the guard.
Tramadore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprinkles lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coconut Sprinkles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Coconut Sprinkles's cut.
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!
Nice shot lands for Tramadore.
A clash of legs there as Sprinkles blocks the low kick.
Sprinkles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sprinkles blocks a head kick by Tramadore.
Sprinkles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tramadore sprawls well initially but Sprinkles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tramadore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sprinkles is working away from the top position though.
Sprinkles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tramadore is concentrating on defense, preventing Sprinkles from advancing position.
Sprinkles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tramadore's head.
Sprinkles thows a huge punch but Tramadore dodges it nicely.
Sprinkles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sprinkles is nestled in close to Tramadore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles throwing shots but Tramadore is blocking nicely.
Sprinkles trying to pass the guard but Tramadore defending well.
Tramadore wants to control but Sprinkles passes into side.
Sprinkles is looking to take a break and control but Tramadore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sprinkles is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tramadore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tramadore wants to control but Sprinkles postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Sprinkles crashes against the mat.
Sprinkles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sprinkles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tramadore keeps working.
Sprinkles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tramadore down.
Sprinkles just content to control the position.
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!
Sprinkles lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramadore tries to improve position but can't.
Sprinkles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tramadore to see if he's OK.
Sprinkles controlling the position from side mount.
Sprinkles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sprinkles throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tramadore is avoiding damage well.
Tramadore struggling a bit here.
Sprinkles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sprinkles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tramadore is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Sprinkles are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sprinkles landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sprinkles misses with the ground and pound.
Tramadore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sprinkles working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coconut Sprinkles showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sprinkles 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coconut Sprinkles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mark Bariga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knez Lazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazar has chosen Hriste Boze as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Knez Lazar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
144 lbs
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28
135 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Bariga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Knez Lazar!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazar throws a big shot that misses.
Mark Bariga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazar has his takedown stuffed
and Bariga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bariga cracks Lazar with a good jab.
Bariga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lazar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lazar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Bariga avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lazar.
Bariga is controlling an arm, preventing Lazar from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazar has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bariga's face.
Bariga prevents Lazar from taking his back.
Bariga is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariga gets back to half guard.
Bariga won't allow Lazar to pass to mount.
Lazar is looking for a kimura here.
Lazar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bariga!
Lazar prevents Bariga from getting the reversal.
Lazar trying to control but Bariga is having none of it.
Bariga is desperately trying to improve his position but Lazar has a good base and remains in mount.
Lazar controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bariga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lazar tries to control but Bariga wriggling away.
Bariga sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bariga moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazar wants to pass the guard but Bariga is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bariga throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bariga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lazar looking to sit in guard and control but Bariga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lazar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bariga is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lazar controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazar looking to ground and pound but Bariga is blocking nicely.
Lazar looking to ground and pound but Bariga is blocking nicely.
Bariga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lazar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bariga defending well though.
Bariga is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lazar is thwarting Bariga's attempts to control the position.
Lazar is looking to take a break and control but Bariga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bariga wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Knez Lazar will probably get the nod.
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.
Bariga misses with a body shot.
Lazar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lazar looks for a takedown but Bariga sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Bariga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bariga gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lazar trying to control but Bariga is working from the bottom.
Bariga looking to control.
Lazar pushes down on Bariga's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bariga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bariga is positioning himself well to prevent Lazar advancing to mount.
Lazar wants to control but Bariga is keeping him busy.
Bariga wants to improve his position but Lazar is controlling well.
Bariga trying to control but Lazar postures up.
Bariga regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bariga trying to control the position.
Lazar throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazar passes Bariga's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bariga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lazar trying to mount his opponent but Bariga defends it.
Lazar is keen to just control but Bariga is a slippery customer.
Bariga is trying to get back to full guard.
Lazar is trying to work for a kimura but Bariga is defending well.
Knez Lazar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bariga is trying to maintain the position but Lazar is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bariga on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bariga is looking to improve his position.
Lazar wants to work for an arm triangle but Bariga is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lazar is thwarting Bariga's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bariga manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lazar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bariga swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lazar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bariga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bariga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bariga is pulling down on Lazar's head to control his posture.
Lazar looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bariga trying to control the position.
Bariga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bariga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazar looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bariga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazar defends it easily.
Bariga is pulling down on Lazar's head. It's preventing any offense from Lazar, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Knez Lazar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bariga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bariga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck for Lazar with that takedown attempt.
Lazar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bariga is fending him off so far but Lazar persists. Nope, Bariga circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bariga tries to avoid it but Lazar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bariga to the ground. Bariga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Bariga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knez Lazar.
Bariga throws out a loose jab but Lazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bariga lands a head kick. Lazar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Knez Lazar has been cut.
Lazar misses with a right hand
and Bariga counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazar moves forwards but Bariga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lazar shoots and misses
enabling Bariga to counter with a crisp jab.
Lazar is rocked!
and Bariga counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lazar! He's just covering up as Bariga starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Bariga!
Mark Bariga tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Biles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uchiha Sasuke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uchiha Sasuke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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187 lbs
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21
185 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
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Biles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uchiha Sasuke!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasuke throws a leg kick which misses Biles's front leg but catches the back leg as Biles tries to avoid it.
Biles fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sasuke sprawls well initially but Biles persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Biles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sasuke defends it well.
Biles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sasuke has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Biles. Oh but Sasuke has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Biles goes limp - he's gone! Sasuke jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Uchiha Sasuke!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sakurai's choice of entrance music: Blood Rave. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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220 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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorge Domingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hiro Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo throws a right hand that Sakurai ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakurai also avoids with ease.
Sakurai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Domingo tries to avoid it but Sakurai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Domingo to the ground. Domingo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sakurai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Domingo swivels and escapes.
Sakurai dives in for a single leg takedown but Domingo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jorge Domingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Sakurai.
Domingo controlling the action here for a moment.
Domingo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakurai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Domingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Sakurai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Domingo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Domingo on the inside.
Sakurai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Domingo can't find room to land a body shot as Sakurai controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domingo lands a hook that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
Sakurai has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domingo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Domingo has a couple of punches blocked by Sakurai.
Domingo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Domingo.
A short uppercut from Domingo.
Domingo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sakurai backwards.
A short left from Domingo.
Domingo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sakurai is rocked!
Domingo stalling.
Sakurai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakurai shoots in but no luck this time.
Sakurai shoots and misses
and Domingo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakurai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domingo throws a series of punches but Sakurai avoids them all with ease.
Sakurai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakurai shoots in for a double leg but Domingo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sakurai misses with a takedown
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo throws a good cross that connects.
Sakurai is still on wobbly legs! Can Domingo finish him?
Domingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakurai slips a jab and a cross from Domingo.
Sakurai seems to have recovered his senses.
Domingo throws a series of punches but Sakurai avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Domingo. No joy for Sakurai on that attempt.
Domingo lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai with a lazy takedown attempt
and Domingo counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakurai has his takedown stuffed
and Sakurai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakurai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sakurai or perhaps it was just good defense by Domingo, which made it look bad.
Domingo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sakurai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sakurai tries to clinch there but Domingo circles away.
Domingo fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakurai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Domingo counters with a nice body shot.
We've been told by Domingo's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sakurai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Domingo punishes Sakurai's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakurai.
Domingo scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Sakurai tries to clinch but Domingo moves away
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
Domingo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sakurai slips a straight right by Domingo.
Domingo lands with a straight right. Sakurai didn't see that one coming.
Sakurai moves to clinch but Domingo breaks away
and Domingo counters with a series of strikes. Sakurai will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sakurai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Domingo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurais jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sakurai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Domingo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Domingo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Domingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakurai looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sakurai trying to control the position from guard on top but Domingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Domingo holds on and takes a little breather.
Domingo keeping moving, preventing Sakurai from controlling successfully.
Sakurai stands up over Domingo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Domingo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakurai trying to control but Domingo is working from the bottom.
Sakurai looking to sit in guard and control but Domingo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sakurai is trying to keep Domingo in close.
Sakurai wants to sweep but no luck.
Domingo gets to his feet - Sakurai follows without any prompting.
Domingo misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Domingo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sakurai.
Domingo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Domingo can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakurai trying to control the action but Domingo is working from the bottom.
Sakurai is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Domingo's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Sakurai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sakurai working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakurai throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sakurai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sakurai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domingo keeps working.
Sakurai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Domingo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Domingo is trying to control Sakurai's posture but Sakurai avoids it.
Domingo prevents Sakurai from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domingo keeps working.
Domingo tries to buck Sakurai off but Sakurai is having none of it.
Sakurai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hiro Sakurai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sakurai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Domingo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Sakurai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Domingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakurai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domingo avoids it really well and circles away.
Domingo misses with a hook. Sakurai ducked under it nicely.
Sakurai slips a jab and a cross from Domingo.
Sakurai slips a jab and a cross from Domingo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakurai wants to clinch.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown but Domingo shows good takedown defense.
Sakurai tries to clinch but Domingo moves away
and Domingo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai takes one on the button.
Sakurai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jorge Domingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hiro Sakurai.
Sakurai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Domingo counters with a straight right hand.
Sakurai wants to clinch.
Sakurai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Domingo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jorge Domingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Sakurai has a takedown stuffed.
Domingo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sakurai has his takedown stuffed
and Domingo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Domingo lands the left hand.
Hiro Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domingo throws out a loose jab but Sakurai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakurai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domingo avoids it really well and circles away.
Domingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Domingo defending well as Sakurai loads up on a big left hand.
Sakurai with a poor takedown
and Domingo counters with a three punch combo that has Sakurai backing up. Sakurai nods at Domingo to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Domingo throws a series of punches but Sakurai avoids them all with ease.
Sakurai shoots in but Domingo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Domingo as Sakurai shoots in.
Sakurai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Domingo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakurai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai tries to close the distance and clinch but Domingo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Domingo works over Sakurai's head and body with a nice combination.
Sakurai looks for a takedown but Domingo sprawls well.
Sakurai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Domingo pinned against the cage. Domingo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Domingo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Domingo dips to his left and cracks Sakurai with an uppercut!
Domingo stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakurai. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakurai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Domingo sprawls well. Domingo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domingo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Domingo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sakurai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Domingo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakurai moves out of range of the strikes.
Domingo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Domingo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sakurai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jorge Domingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakurai slips under a jab from Domingo.
Sakurai tries to clinch but Domingo moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domingo lands an overhand right.
Sakurai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sakurai misses with a takedown attempt - Domingo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Domingo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domingo 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Domingo!
An out of breath Jorge Domingo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Mune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands comes to the cage accompanied by Still. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masa Mune!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mune's sensitive parts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mune has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scissorhands throws an off balance right hand
and Mune counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scissorhands fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mune, pushing him back against the cage.
Scissorhands tries a body shot but Mune blocks it.
Scissorhands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scissorhands has a couple of punches blocked by Mune.
The referee calls for Mune to work.
Mune blocks a body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a head punch that misses.
Scissorhands misses with the head strike.
Scissorhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scissorhands swings wildly with an uppercut but Mune uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Scissorhands has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mune prevents a body shot from Scissorhands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scissorhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Mune controls his hands.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scissorhands trying to control the position but instead, Mune has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scissorhands into the cage.
Mune blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mune swings wildly with an uppercut but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scissorhands misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Scissorhands stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Mune backwards.
Mune throws an elbow that misses.
A right hand to the body from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scissorhands presses Mune against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands tries to work over Mune's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scissorhands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands prevents Mune from breaking the clinch.
Scissorhands lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scissorhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Mune controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Scissorhands scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Mune.
Mune misses with some punches.
Scissorhands slows down the pace here.
Scissorhands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mune misses with a body punch.
Scissorhands throws a head punch that misses.
Scissorhands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scissorhands lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scissorhands working aggressively here.
Mune with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mune wants a takedown but no success here.
Mune tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Scissorhands misses with a body punch.
Scissorhands scores with a shoulder strike.
Mune blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mune misses with a punch to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a punch on the inside.
Scissorhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands lands a body punch.
Scissorhands misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scissorhands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Scissorhands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissorhands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. Mune looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scissorhands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Mune.
Scissorhands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Scissorhands.
Mune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mune.
Scissorhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mune stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands takes one to the chin there.
Scissorhands throws a wild body kick that Mune sees coming a mile off.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Mune misses the target.
Scissorhands scores with a hook.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mune misses the target.
Mune takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mune checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scissorhands scores with a spinning back kick!
Mune fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scissorhands swings widly with a right hand
and Mune counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scissorhands is looking for a sweep.
Mune misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissorhands is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mune's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
Mune drops an elbow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Scissorhands gets full guard.
Mune postures up and lands a big shot to Scissorhands's brow.
Scissorhands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mune defends well.
Scissorhands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is trying to control the position but Mune postures up.
Scissorhands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scissorhands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mune's guard.
Mune keeping moving, preventing Scissorhands from controlling successfully.
Scissorhands drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mune dives on top into guard.
Scissorhands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scissorhands controls Mune momentarily but Mune frees himself.
Mune stands and throws Scissorhands's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is not content to let Mune control the position.
Mune throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Scissorhands works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mune thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scissorhands looking for submissions off his back.
Mune landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scissorhands gets back to full guard.
Mune cracks Scissorhands with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mune postures up and lands a big shot to Scissorhands's brow.
Mune chips away with some ground and pound.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Mune controlling him for the moment.
Mune got a little sloppy there for a moment and Scissorhands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mune has managed to get both his arms back between Scissorhands's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mune lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mune throws an elbow that misses. Scissorhands uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mune's guard. Nice move by Scissorhands!
Scissorhands stands and throws Mune's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scissorhands moves away.
Scissorhands moves in looking to clinch but Mune pushes him off.
Scissorhands punishes Mune's body with a nice straight punch.
Scissorhands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Mune gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Mune moves his leg out of the way.
Mune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Mune.
Mune throws a hook but Scissorhands blocks it.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Mune moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scissorhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mune.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune lands a body shot.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot that sends Mune's belly button to the back.
Scissorhands throws a right hand that misses
and Mune counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mune with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scissorhands is trying to control the position but Mune postures up.
Scissorhands working for submissions but it's allowed Mune to get to half guard.
Scissorhands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scissorhands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune postures up.
Mune with a flurry of punches that miss.
Scissorhands is controlling Mune's posture.
Masa Mune has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mune throws a big right hand that misses.
Scissorhands isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mune stacks Scissorhands on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mune!
Scissorhands on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mune trying to control the action but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
Mune landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mune trying to control the position but Scissorhands is working away.
An elbow from Mune crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mune wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scissorhands regains half guard.
Scissorhands looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mune throwing shots but Scissorhands is blocking nicely.
Scissorhands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mune pulls his head out easily.
Scissorhands manages to get to full guard.
Mune scoring with some ground and pound.
Mune wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mune can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scissorhands tries to strike from the bottom.
Scissorhands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mune doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mune manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mune tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands has his foot on Mune's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mune works his way back into a safe position though.
Mune must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mune throws a strike but Scissorhands rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mune looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scissorhands is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Scissorhands did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Mune.
Mune on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scissorhands uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mune has time to react.
Mune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scissorhands but Scissorhands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mune throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
No luck for Mune with that takedown attempt.
Mune throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scissorhands counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mune. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands tries to work over Mune's front leg with a kick but Mune checks it.
Scissorhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mune was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Mune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mune lands a jab to the head.
Scissorhands takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mune throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands lands a nice hook to Mune's body. Mune takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mune just misses with a punch to the body.
Mune is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scissorhands rather than just go for the knockout.
Scissorhands misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands stuffs the takedown attempt from Mune. Mune gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Mune.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Mune lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scissorhands lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scissorhands was well out of range. Poor timing from Mune.
Scissorhands throws the left hand but Mune avoids the punch easily.
Mune works over Scissorhands's head and body with a nice combination.
Scissorhands scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scissorhands, right into the meat.
Scissorhands punishes Mune's body with a nice straight punch.
Mune is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissorhands scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mune just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Mune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mune throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Mune misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Mune throws out a loose jab but Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mune takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some wild striking there from Mune.
Mune drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mune bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scissorhands's head backwards.
Mune chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Scissorhands can pounce on him.
Mune defending well as Scissorhands loads up on a big left hand.
Mune avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Mune shrugs it off though.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mune manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands has closed the distance and engaged Mune in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scissorhands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Scissorhands fails to land.
Scissorhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scissorhands lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mune prevents a body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scissorhands prevents Mune from breaking the clinch.
Scissorhands lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mune blocks an uppercut.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Mune is looking to control Scissorhands's arms but Scissorhands gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mune has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands had his way with Masa Mune in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mune sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mune checks a leg kick nicely.
Scissorhands throws a quick inside leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Mune moves out of range.
Scissorhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Scissorhands connects with a nice looking jab.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Mune is just out of range.
Mune lands the left hand.
Mune has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scissorhands.
Mune uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Scissorhands looks to land a combination but Mune avoids it well.
A jab from Mune finds it's way through Scissorhands's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scissorhands lands with an uppercut that bounces Mune off the cage and back into range.
Scissorhands lands a head shot.
Mune ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Mune listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mune connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mune.
Scissorhands lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mune looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scissorhands. Mune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mune takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scissorhands scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mune in his tracks.
Scissorhands has Mune up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scissorhands.
A short uppercut from Scissorhands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scissorhands lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scissorhands lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mune throws a knee to the head but misses.
Scissorhands misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mune prevents a body shot from Scissorhands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mune.
Scissorhands misses with a punch to the body.
Mune using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scissorhands has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scissorhands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mune is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scissorhands lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scissorhands tries to throw a body punch but Mune avoids it by throwing Scissorhands back against the cage.
Scissorhands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mune backwards.
Edward Scissorhands has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scissorhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mune blocking some punches.
Mune is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scissorhands gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Scissorhands.
Mune lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mune can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Mune is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Scissorhands cracks Mune with a nice body shot.
Scissorhands lands an uppercut.
Masa Mune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scissorhands lands with a short shot to the head.
Mune throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scissorhands is working Mune over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A body shot lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Scissorhands scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands blocks an elbow strike from Mune.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scissorhands, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Edward Scissorhands 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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