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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papaioanou throws a body shot but no joy.
Trapp takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou misses the jab.
Trapp takes the fight into the clinch.
Trapp throws a punch but it's blocked by Papaioanou.
Trapp's coach down at Warrior Dogs was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Trapp's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Trapp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papaioanou's elbow.
Trapp breaks the clinch.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papaioanou throws a left that rocks Trapp and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Papaioanou dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Trapp regain composure!
Trapp is rocked!
It looks like Norman Trapp has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Trapp is still in real trouble! Can Papaioanou finish him?
Papaioanou tries to move to mount but Trapp blocks the move with his legs.
Papaioanou is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Trapp will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Trapp seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trapp is trying to control Papaioanou's posture but Papaioanou avoids it.
Trapp keeping his opponent close.
Papaioanou definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Papaioanou tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papaioanou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Trapp struggling a bit here.
Papaioanou is looking to take a break and control but Trapp is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trapp connects with a high kick.
Papaioanou throws a series of punches but Trapp avoids them all with ease.
Papaioanou checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trapp misses with a looping left.
Trapp feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Papaioanou's calf.
Papaioanou scores with a nice head shot.
Papaioanou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Trapp doesn't seem bothered though.
Papaioanou misses with a combination
and Trapp holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Papaioanou lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trapp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trapp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Papaioanou's efforts to push away.
Papaioanou tries to break the clinch but Trapp is controlling the position.
Papaioanou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papaioanou tries to circle away but Trapp has him pinned against the cage.
Trapp manages to break the clinch.
Papaioanou lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Trapp can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Papaioanou and Trapp drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Papaioanou.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lefteris Papaioanou!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heishiro Mitsurugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolas Barcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heishiro Mitsurugi!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barcos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mitsurugi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Mitsurugi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Barcos.
Barcos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mitsurugi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barcos grinds an elbow into Mitsurugi's temple.
Mitsurugi dodges the ground and pound from Barcos.
Mitsurugi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barcos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mitsurugi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Barcos.
Barcos lands some shots froms side control.
Barcos 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.
Mitsurugi is looking for a sweep.
Barcos is chipping away with strikes.
Mitsurugi taking punishment in the form of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barcos fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barcos cracks Mitsurugi with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mitsurugi some visible discomfort.
Barcos scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Barcos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mitsurugi is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Barcos knocks Mitsurugi out cold with a massive hammerfist! Barcos Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
An out of breath Nicolas Barcos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oruku Saki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saki comes to the cage accompanied by Ninja Rap - Vanilla Ice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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212 lbs
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Decent elbows
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oruku Saki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ONeil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from ONeil misses the target.
Saki is looking to clinch.
ONeil is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
ONeil throws a body shot but no joy.
Saki clinches up with ONeil and pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Saki.
Saki scores with a shot to the side of ONeil's head.
ONeil blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
Saki misses with a knee strike.
Saki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saki pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
ONeil looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saki just misses with a elbow thrown towards ONeil's brow.
ONeil avoids the elbow strike from Saki, against the cage.
ONeil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saki misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Saki 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.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but ONeil avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
Saki throws a punch but it's blocked by ONeil.
ONeil avoids a wild elbow strike from Saki.
Saki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeil's elbow.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saki throws an elbow but it misses.
ONeil has had enough of the clinch but Saki keeps him there for the moment.
ONeil is trying to push Saki away but Saki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
ONeil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saki has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saki just misses with a elbow thrown towards ONeil's brow.
ONeil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeil takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ONeil's defenses.
Saki misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeil tries to break the clinch but Saki is controlling the position.
Saki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ONeil.
Saki working aggressively here.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeil controls his hands.
Saki trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Saki throws an elbow but misses.
Saki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saki.
ONeil tries to circle away but Saki has him pinned against the cage.
Saki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and ONeil avoids it.
Saki working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saki misses with a body punch.
ONeil avoids a wild elbow strike from Saki.
Saki has ONeil pressed against the cage, preventing ONeil from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Saki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
ONeil blocks the elbow strike.
Saki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saki has a couple of punches blocked by ONeil.
Saki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ONeil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Saki swings wildly with an uppercut but ONeil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saki lands a damaging elbow.
Saki tries to throw a body punch but ONeil avoids it by throwing Saki back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saki misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saki just misses with a elbow thrown towards ONeil's brow.
Saki keeps control of ONeil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saki pushes off an throws an elbow but ONeil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saki pushes off an throws an elbow but ONeil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saki throws an elbow but it misses.
ONeil blocks the elbow strike.
Saki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saki pushes off an throws an elbow but ONeil leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ONeil blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oruku Saki dominated that round.
That's time! Saki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? ONeil is fending him off so far but Saki persists. Nope, ONeil circles away and we're back to standing.
Saki has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saki just misses with a elbow thrown towards ONeil's brow.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as ONeil controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on ONeil's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saki throws an elbow but it misses.
Saki has a couple of punches blocked by ONeil.
Saki lands a shoulder strike.
Saki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that ONeil can do to turn this around?
Saki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ONeil's defenses.
Saki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ONeil blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
Saki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saki lands an elbow inside that ONeil shrugs off.
Saki misses with a body punch.
ONeil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saki gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saki misses with a knee strike.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saki lands an elbow that stopped ONeil in his tracks for a moment.
Saki struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeil controls his hands.
Saki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeil blocks an elbow strike from Saki.
ONeil tries to circle away but Saki has him pinned against the cage.
Saki tries a knee to the head but ONeil blocks it.
Saki lands an elbow just above ONeil 's eye.
Saki can't find room to land a body shot as ONeil controls the action.
Saki throws an elbow but it misses.
ONeil breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saki doesn't manage to clinch there - ONeil circles away.
Saki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ONeil circles away quickly and effectively.
Saki throws a sloppy head kick and ONeil moves out of range easily.
ONeil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saki's head.
Saki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saki tries to close the distance and clinch up but ONeil swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saki dodges the punch combination from ONeil.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saki throws a lazy uppercut
and ONeil counters with a straight right hand.
ONeil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saki.
Shaq ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeil misses with a hook.
ONeil connects with a looping right hand.
ONeil is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
ONeil misses with a body shot.
ONeil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
ONeil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saki moves in looking to clinch but ONeil pushes him off.
ONeil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saki.
ONeil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ONeil stuns Saki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oruku Saki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saki was well out of range. Poor timing from ONeil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil with a hook.
ONeil swats away the attempt to clinch by Saki.
ONeil cracks a nice hook into Saki's ribs.
Saki moves forwards but ONeil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saki moves away from the strike by ONeil.
ONeil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
ONeil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
ONeil has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A slow jab from ONeil misses its intended target.
Oooooh!!! ONeil has knocked Saki down with a huge combo! ONeil steps away and waves a wobbly Saki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Saki is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saki tries to clinch
and ONeil counters with a huge left! Saki is in big trouble! He's backing up but ONeil isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Saki from any more damage. A dominating finish by ONeil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaq ONeil!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asiong Salonga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes to the cage accompanied by Senses Fail - New Years Eve. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Asiong Salonga enters the cage!
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asiong Salonga!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago tries to clinch there but Salonga circles away.
Rabago scores with a hook to the body. Salonga takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salonga swats away the attempt to clinch by Rabago.
Rabago is looking to clinch but Salonga is avoiding it.
Salonga tries a head kick but it misses.
Rabago moves in looking to clinch but Salonga pushes him off.
Rabago clinches with his opponent.
Rabago throws an elbow that misses.
Rabago tries to work over Salonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salonga's defenses.
It looks like Asiong Salonga has been cut.
Rabago prevents Salonga from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rabago.
We've been hearing reports that Rabago has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Salonga 's eye.
Salonga is trying to force a seperation but Rabago has the dominant position.
Rabago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rabago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Salonga blocks a body shot from Rabago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga prevents a body shot from Rabago.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salonga's defenses.
Salonga avoids a wild elbow strike from Rabago.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Salonga avoids a wild elbow strike from Rabago.
Salonga avoids a wild elbow strike from Rabago.
Rabago throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Rabago.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Salonga is trying to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling him.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
Rabago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rabago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salonga blocks an elbow strike from Rabago.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salonga's elbow.
Rabago misses with a body punch.
Rabago pushes off an throws an elbow but Salonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salonga misses with some punches.
Rabago lands a nice elbow.
Rabago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salonga's elbow.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salonga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salonga avoids the elbow strike from Rabago, against the cage.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Salonga 's eye.
That has opened up Asiong Salonga's cut even more.
Rabago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rabago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Salonga blocks a body shot from Rabago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salonga blocks an elbow strike from Rabago.
Rabago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Salonga dodges an elbow strike from Rabago.
Salonga blocks an elbow strike from Rabago.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Salonga missing with knees to the body.
Rabago misses with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rabago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salonga's brow.
Salonga blocks an elbow strike.
Rabago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salonga's elbow.
Rabago lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Rabago.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rabago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salonga's brow.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
Rabago misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonga avoids a wild elbow strike from Rabago.
Rabago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Salonga blocks the elbow strike.
Rabago misses with an elbow over the top.
Salonga avoids the elbow strike from Rabago, against the cage.
Rabago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Salonga or not.
Rabago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Salonga takes an elbow to the temple.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rabago misses with an elbow over the top.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rabago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Asiong Salonga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rabago takes a swing at Salonga's ribcage but misses.
Rabago misses with a body shot.
Rabago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salonga can do to turn this around?
Salonga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Salonga. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Salonga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salonga throws a series of punches but Rabago avoids them all with ease.
Salonga goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rabago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salonga, pushing him back against the cage.
Salonga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salonga darts in and clinches Rabago up against the cage.
Rabago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salonga is trying to break the clinch but Rabago has him pressed against the cage.
Rabago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Rabago throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salonga has had enough of the clinch but Rabago keeps him there for the moment.
Rabago stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rabago has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
Rabago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rabago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salonga's defenses.
Rabago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salonga dodges an elbow strike from Rabago.
Rabago misses with an elbow over the top.
Salonga working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rabago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salonga's brow.
A short right from Salonga on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rabago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salonga's brow.
Salonga takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Salonga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salonga blocks an elbow strike from Rabago.
Salonga prevents a body shot from Rabago.
Rabago tries to throw a body punch but Salonga avoids it by throwing Rabago back against the cage.
Salonga dodges an elbow strike from Rabago.
Rabago misses with an elbow over the top.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ryan Rabago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rabago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salonga's brow.
Salonga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Salonga lands a right hand.
Rabago throws an elbow that misses.
Rabago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rabago misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Salonga on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rabago throws an elbow that misses.
Rabago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salonga's elbow.
Salonga avoids a wild elbow strike from Rabago.
Salonga takes an elbow to the temple.
Rabago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rabago lands an elbow inside that Salonga shrugs off.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
Salonga blocks an elbow strike from Rabago.
Rabago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rabago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Salonga's elbow.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
Salonga blocks an elbow strike from Rabago.
Rabago pushes off an throws an elbow but Salonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salonga scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Salonga avoids a wild elbow strike from Rabago.
A frustrated look appears on Salonga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rabago struggles to land a body shot inside as Salonga controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rabago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Salonga's brow.
Salonga tries to circle away but Rabago has him pinned against the cage.
Rabago misses with a body punch.
Rabago lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rabago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rabago misses with an elbow strike.
Salonga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salonga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Rabago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Rabago dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Asiong Salonga'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rabago throws a body punch but Salonga moves out of range.
Salonga swats away the attempt to clinch by Rabago.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rabago, as that shot connected.
A combination from Salonga does no damage.
Salonga rushes Rabago and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rabago throws an elbow but misses.
Rabago misses with an elbow over the top.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salonga avoids the elbow strike from Rabago, against the cage.
Salonga is trying to force a seperation but Rabago has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabago lands an elbow inside that Salonga shrugs off.
Rabago lands an elbow just above Salonga 's eye.
Rabago pushes off an throws an elbow but Salonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rabago as the two fighters clinch.
Rabago throws an elbow that misses.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Salonga blocks the elbow strike.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Salonga in his tracks for a moment.
Salonga takes an elbow to the temple.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
Rabago misses with an elbow over the top.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
Salonga blocks a body shot from Rabago.
Rabago throws an elbow but it misses.
Salonga is looking to break free of the clinch but Rabago has double underhooks.
Rabago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Asiong Salonga's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago lands an elbow inside.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Salonga in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rabago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rabago tries to work over Salonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rabago struggles to land a body shot inside as Salonga controls his hands.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Salonga in his tracks for a moment.
Rabago misses with an elbow over the top.
Rabago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Asiong Salonga's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rabago blocks an uppercut.
Salonga tries to break the clinch but Rabago is controlling the position.
Salonga blocks the elbow strike.
Rabago tries to work over Salonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Salonga takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Salonga takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rabago pushes off an throws an elbow but Salonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Salonga tries to circle away but Rabago has him pinned against the cage.
Rabago lands an elbow that stopped Salonga in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Asiong Salonga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Rabago!
Our winner, Ryan Rabago, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Fazio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fazio comes to the cage accompanied by The Mob Rules. Ed Fazio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ed Fazio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fazio slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fazio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fazio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pereira.
Nice uppercut lands for Pereira. That snapped Fazio's head back.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
Pereira is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pereira, right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pereira, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazio blocks the body kick.
Pereira pushes Fazio away with a front kick.
Fazio slips a straight right by Pereira.
Fazio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pereira.
Ed Fazio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazio moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fazio moves away.
Pereira scores with the left hand. Fazio knows he should have avoided that one.
Pereira misses with a hook. Fazio ducked under it nicely.
Pereira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fazio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pereira stopping the sweep attempt from Fazio.
Pereira stands up over Fazio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pereira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pereira throwing strikes from guard but Fazio blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pereira is one step ahead there.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira chips away with some ground and pound.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazio has Pereira pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fazio misses with a wild combination.
Pereira throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Fazio moved out of range.
Pereira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fazio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pereira misses with a body punch
and Fazio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pereira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fazio.
Pereira has his hands on Fazio's head, controlling the position.
Fazio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pereira is controlling Fazio's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fazio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pereira has control of Fazio's left arm, preventing Fazio from doing any damage.
Our spies down at at Team Listerman inform us that Pereira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fazio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Fazio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pereira in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Fazio does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Pereira dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fazio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fazio.
Brian Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fazio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fazio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fazio misses with a body shot.
Pereira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fazio is out of range.
Pereira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Fazio manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pereira.
Fazio moves out of range of the leg kick from Pereira.
Fazio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira.
Pereira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fazio counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira has one of Fazio's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Pereira regains half guard, as Fazio was trying to land strikes.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
Ed Fazio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pereira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fazio looks to land a strike but Pereira avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Fazio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fazio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pereira has Fazio pulled in close to control his posture.
Fazio is looking to work some ground and pound but Pereira has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fazio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Pereira misses
and Fazio counters with a leg kick.
Fazio misses with a double jab.
Pereira throws a body punch but Fazio moves out of range.
Good work by Fazio as he checks the leg kick.
Fazio throws a leg kick that misses.
Pereira cracks Fazio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Fazio is just out of range.
Pereira misses with a low kick.
Pereira lands a leg kick that knocks Fazio off balance momentarily.
Pereira throws a wild body kick that Fazio sees coming a mile off.
Pereira lands the left hand.
Good leg kick by Pereira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fazio.
Pereira misses with a straight left.
Fazio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pereira.
Ed Fazio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazio feints and then cracks Pereira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pereira down.
Pereira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pereira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fazio defends it nicely.
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 Ed Fazio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fazio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pereira thuds his right hand into Fazio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brian Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira misses with a hook
and Fazio counters with a two punch combo.
Pereira throws the kick towards the body but Fazio avoids it.
Fazio slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fazio.
Fazio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazio checks a leg kick.
Fazio blocks a low kick nicely.
Fazio throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Pereira is predictable there
and Fazio counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pereira won't be happy with that.
Fazio 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.
Pereira is trying to improve his position.
Fazio throws a strike aimed at the side of Pereira's head but Pereira avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fazio in side control, throwing shots but Pereira defends.
Pereira tries to improve position but can't.
Fazio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pereira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fazio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pereira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fazio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pereira on the ground.
Fazio preventing the sweep.
Pereira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fazio is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Fazio keeps moving.
Pereira is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Fazio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pereira shoots in and bounces Fazio off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Fazio keeps moving.
Fazio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fazio keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Fazio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fazio is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Fazio keeps moving.
Fazio is trying to keep Pereira in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ed Fazio.
I think Fazio 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ole Bighead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baron Suzaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ole Bighead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baron Suzaski!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suzaski throws the kick towards the body but Bighead avoids it.
A good leg kick by Suzaski.
Suzaski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bighead looks to score with a jab to the body but Suzaski is just out of range.
Bighead lands a nice hook to Suzaski's body. Suzaski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suzaski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bighead misses the shot to the body.
Suzaski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bighead sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bighead lands a nice looking kick to the body. Suzaski takes a step back to recover.
Bighead stuns Suzaski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Bighead's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Baron Suzaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzaski avoids a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bighead misses the target.
Bighead throws a hook to the side of Suzaski's head but Suzaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suzaski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bighead scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab lands there for Suzaski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bighead lands with a hook. Suzaski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bighead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suzaski 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.
Bighead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzaski.
Suzaski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bighead throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bighead uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suzaski has time to react.
That kick from Suzaski tenderised Bighead's leg. Bighead is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bighead digs a good hook to Suzaski's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suzaski.
Bighead fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Suzaski.
Suzaski misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suzaski lands a body shot.
Suzaski misses with a wild body shot.
Suzaski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bighead thuds his right hand into Suzaski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bighead looks to land a left hand but Suzaski moved out of range nicely.
Suzaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bighead manages to avoid it.
Bighead gets caught flat footed, as Suzaski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suzaski gets to his feet. Bighead looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bighead scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suzaski doesn't seem bothered though.
Bighead waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suzaski.
Bighead looks to land a left hand but Suzaski moved out of range nicely.
Bighead listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bighead closes the distance and clinches.
Bighead scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bighead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bighead scores with a punch to the head.
Bighead looks to land a left hand but Suzaski moved out of range nicely.
Bighead circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bighead.
Suzaski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bighead.
Bighead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suzaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Bighead.
Bighead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bighead clobbers Suzaski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suzaski is rocked!
Bighead looks to throw the jab but Suzaski is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bighead blocks the low kick.
Suzaski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bighead.
Bighead avoids the body shot from Suzaski.
Suzaski moves into the clinch successfully.
Bighead scores with a hook to the body.
Suzaski swings wildly with an uppercut but Bighead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Bighead - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bighead misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzaski blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bighead stalls.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
Suzaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bighead prevents a body shot from Suzaski.
Bighead tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suzaski blocks a body shot from Bighead.
Suzaski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suzaski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Suzaski is looking to break free of the clinch but Bighead has double underhooks.
Suzaski has Bighead pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bighead manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole Bighead dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suzaski throws a hook to the side of Bighead's head but Bighead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suzaski wants to clinch.
Suzaski wants to clinch
letting Bighead counter with a right hand.
Suzaski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bighead throws out the jab.
Suzaski looks to score with a jab to the body but Bighead is just out of range.
Bighead blocks the body kick.
Bighead lands with a good body shot.
Ole Bighead is winning the standup battle so far.
Bighead lands the left hand.
Crunch! Suzaski slams his shin into Bighead's torso.
Suzaski tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bighead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bighead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suzaski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suzaski misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzaski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bighead, pushing him back against the cage.
Bighead working aggressively here.
Suzaski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bighead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suzaski's elbow.
Bighead misses with a punch to the body.
Bighead misses with a body punch.
Suzaski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bighead has a couple of punches blocked by Suzaski.
Bighead lands a body shot.
Suzaski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bighead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bighead can't find room to land a body shot as Suzaski controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Bighead scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bighead is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bighead throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suzaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Bighead.
Bighead leaning against his opponent.
Bighead works on Suzaski's body with a couple of short punches.
Bighead pushes Suzaski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Suzaski.
Suzaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suzaski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bighead's elbow.
Bighead is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ole Bighead has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bighead lands a hook that snaps the head of Suzaski backwards.
Bighead is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suzaski can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bighead wants to break free but Suzaski has control.
A right hand to the body from Suzaski.
Suzaski has a couple of punches blocked by Bighead.
Suzaski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Suzaski has Bighead pressed against the cage, preventing Bighead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bighead blocks a body shot from Suzaski.
Suzaski throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bighead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Bighead controls the action.
Bighead leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bighead lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bighead tries a body shot but Suzaski blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski misses with a punch on the inside.
Bighead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suzaski backwards.
Suzaski tries to pull guard but Bighead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bighead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bighead tries to throw a body punch but Suzaski avoids it by throwing Bighead back against the cage.
Bighead takes a shot to the head.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Bighead controls the action.
Bighead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suzaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzaski letting Bighead take a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bighead goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suzaski tries to throw a body punch but Bighead avoids it by throwing Suzaski back against the cage.
Bighead tries to throw a body punch but Suzaski avoids it by throwing Bighead back against the cage.
Suzaski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole Bighead dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Suzaski moves out of range of the strikes.
Bighead digs a good hook to Suzaski's body.
Bighead lands a nice looking body shot.
Bighead scores with a decent looking hook.
Bighead misses with a kick to the body.
Bighead pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bighead works the jab nicely.
Bighead misses with a hook.
Suzaski wants to clinch up but Bighead keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Bighead.
Suzaski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suzaski tries to close the distance and clinch but Bighead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suzaski fails with the takedown.
Suzaski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Suzaski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suzaski is still on wobbly legs! Can Bighead finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzaski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Suzaski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bighead feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Suzaski sprawling to the canvas! Suzaski rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bighead finish him?!
Suzaski tries to clinch but Bighead moves out of range.
Bighead misses with a body kick.
Bighead circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suzaski moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bighead.
Suzaski seems to have recovered his senses.
Bighead tries a body shot but Suzaski blocks it.
Suzaski misses with a punch to the body.
Bighead lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bighead.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bighead.
Bighead lands a body punch.
Bighead is leaning against Suzaski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bighead.
Bighead pressing his opponent against the cage.
Suzaski blocks an elbow strike from Bighead.
A hook to the body from Bighead.
Bighead lands a shot to the body.
Suzaski blocks a body shot from Bighead.
Bighead lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suzaski backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bighead.
Bighead scores with a shot to the side of Suzaski's head.
Suzaski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bighead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ole Bighead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baron Suzaski.
Bighead pushes Suzaski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bighead scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bighead slows down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bighead lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bighead.
Suzaski tries to circle away but Bighead has him pinned against the cage.
Bighead gets through Suzaski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bighead drops Suzaski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Suzaski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bighead lands a shoulder strike.
Bighead wants to stall.
Suzaski can't find room to land a body shot as Bighead controls the action.
Bighead manages to break the clinch.
Bighead looks to land a right hand but Suzaski moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bighead misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bighead lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bighead throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suzaski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bighead manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bighead cracks Suzaski with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bighead has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Suzaski to stand back up!
Ole Bighead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bighead.
Bighead cracks a nice hook into Suzaski's ribs.
Suzaski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ole Bighead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bighead clobbers Suzaski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suzaski misses the jab.
Bighead throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bighead lands with a shot to the body.
Suzaski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Baron Suzaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suzaski misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ole Bighead showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bighead, 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 30:26
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole Bighead!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gaarlandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ricardo Gaarlandt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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265 lbs
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234 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Gaarlandt!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaarlandt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miller. Miller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Miller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gaarlandt scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Miller jabs at Gaarlandt's body.
Miller misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gaarlandt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miller - the referee stops the clock and Gaarlandt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miller. Gaarlandt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gaarlandt throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Gaarlandt's head but Gaarlandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Gaarlandt. Those never looked like landing.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller tries to clinch but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Gaarlandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Miller crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaarlandt - the referee stops the clock and Miller gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaarlandt. Miller manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Miller throws a leg kick but Gaarlandt sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gaarlandt avoids a kick to the body.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaarlandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ernie Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gaarlandt counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
It looks like Ernie Miller has been cut.
Gaarlandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Gaarlandt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Gaarlandt missing with a left hand there. Miller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller misses with a body shot
enabling Gaarlandt to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and Gaarlandt counters with a body kick that stops Miller in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaarlandt misses with a low kick as Miller jumps back.
Gaarlandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaarlandt, pushing him back against the cage.
Gaarlandt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gaarlandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch.
Gaarlandt misses with a wild combination.
Gaarlandt avoids a kick to the body.
Gaarlandt lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt connects with a high kick.
Miller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller throws a low kick but Gaarlandt avoids it.
Miller tries to clinch up.
Gaarlandt checks a low kick from Miller.
Gaarlandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Gaarlandt counters with a leg kick.
Miller connects with a right hand. Gaarlandt shakes it off.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Gaarlandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to clinch.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaarlandt.
Gaarlandt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Gaarlandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick by Gaarlandt misses
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
Gaarlandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gaarlandt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Gaarlandt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernie Miller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gaarlandt's calf.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Gaarlandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaarlandt throws a lazy body kick
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gaarlandt breaks from the clinch.
Miller tries to work over Gaarlandt's front leg with a kick but Gaarlandt checks it.
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gaarlandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Gaarlandt pushes him off.
A low kick from Miller misses
and Gaarlandt counters with a straight right hand.
Gaarlandt misses with a jab to the body
and Miller moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaarlandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gaarlandt manages to break the clinch.
Miller throws a body punch but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
Gaarlandt misses with the combination.
Miller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Gaarlandt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ricardo Gaarlandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miller.
Miller takes the fight into the clinch.
Gaarlandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller connects with a solid leg kick.
Miller tries to clinch there but Gaarlandt circles away.
Miller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gaarlandt's calf.
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Gaarlandt in a clinch.
Gaarlandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Gaarlandt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaarlandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ernie Miller's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller keeps control of Gaarlandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gaarlandt tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Gaarlandt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaarlandt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller thumps Gaarlandt with a low kick.
Miller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gaarlandt counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaarlandt misses with a body kick.
Miller connects with an inside leg kick.
Miller scores with a head kick.
Gaarlandt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miller looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller tries to clinch up but Gaarlandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Miller misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gaarlandt.
A head kick by Gaarlandt misses
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch.
Gaarlandt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaarlandt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller takes a swing at Gaarlandt's ribcage but misses.
Gaarlandt misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gaarlandt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gaarlandt looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ernie Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernie Miller's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gaarlandt if he has to take too many more of those.
Miller thuds his shin into the meat of Gaarlandt's side.
Gaarlandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gaarlandt misses the jab.
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
Miller has closed the distance and engaged Gaarlandt in a clinch.
Miller lands an elbow inside that Gaarlandt shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaarlandt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miller has him pressed against the cage.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Miller.
Gaarlandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gaarlandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Miller's sensitive parts.
Ricardo Gaarlandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries a low kick but Gaarlandt avoids it.
Miller tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaarlandt is able to avoid easily.
Miller misses with a body shot
and Gaarlandt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Miller really felt that one!
Miller throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Miller cracks Gaarlandt with an open hand slap.
Miller slips a jab and a cross from Gaarlandt.
Miller tries to clinch but Gaarlandt moves out of range.
Gaarlandt blocks a head kick by Miller.
Some wild striking there from Gaarlandt.
That kick from Miller tenderised Gaarlandt's leg. Gaarlandt is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaarlandt is just out of range.
Gaarlandt throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Gaarlandt checks a leg kick nicely.
Donk. Gaarlandt catches Miller right on the button with a cross.
Miller tries to work over Gaarlandt's front leg with a kick but Gaarlandt checks it.
Gaarlandt with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gaarlandt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Miller misses with a shot to the body
and Gaarlandt counters with a left and a right that stings Miller.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Gaarlandt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaarlandt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Miller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaarlandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Miller moves to clinch but Gaarlandt breaks away
and Gaarlandt counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Miller.
Gaarlandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gaarlandt throws a body kick that misses.
Gaarlandt throws a lazy body kick
and Miller counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miller.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricardo Gaarlandt.
I think Gaarlandt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricardo Gaarlandt!
A very excited looking Ricardo Gaarlandt made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Thumbhisbum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ferdinand Cortes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
157 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ferdinand Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thumbhisbum misses with a kick to the body.
Cortes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thumbhisbum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortes throws a good cross that connects.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thumbhisbum tries to score with a low kick but Cortes moves his leg out of the way.
Cortes looks to land a left hand but Thumbhisbum moved out of range nicely.
Thumbhisbum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbhisbum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cortes blocks a head kick by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum dips to his left and cracks Cortes with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thumbhisbum tests Cortes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thumbhisbum lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cortes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cortes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cortes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thumbhisbum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cortes misses with a hook.
Cortes thuds his right hand into Thumbhisbum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thumbhisbum stalks Cortes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cortes's face. Cortes staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Thumbhisbum misses with a looping left.
Thumbhisbum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cortes tries to bum rush Thumbhisbum with a series of wild strikes but Thumbhisbum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thumbhisbum pushes Cortes away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes takes a swing at Thumbhisbum's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thumbhisbum misses with a two punch combination.
Thumbhisbum tries a head kick but it misses.
Thumbhisbum lands with a nice combination. Cortes backs away looking to recover.
Cortes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cortes with a jab.
Thumbhisbum lands a right hook to the body.
Cortes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thumbhisbum wants to slow Cortes down by chopping away at his legs.
Cortes wants to clinch up but Thumbhisbum keeps it at a distance.
Cortes moves out of range of the body kick.
Thumbhisbum throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Thumbhisbum misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortes moves into the clinch.
Cortes lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Thumbhisbum fails to land.
A short right from Cortes.
Thumbhisbum prevents a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum is breathing heavily.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thumbhisbum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortes lands a hook that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
A short left from Thumbhisbum.
A shot in the inside from Thumbhisbum.
Cortes avoiding damage as Thumbhisbum throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thumbhisbum.
Cortes pushes Thumbhisbum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes tries a body shot but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
Thumbhisbum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Thumbhisbum prevents a body shot from Cortes.
A head punch on the inside from Cortes fails to land.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thumbhisbum fails to land.
Cortes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thumbhisbum seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cortes can turn it around.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thumbhisbum working hard to break the clinch.
Thumbhisbum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thumbhisbum pushes Cortes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum working aggressively here.
Cortes tries a body shot but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
Cortes working aggressively here.
Thumbhisbum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thumbhisbum is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cortes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ferdinand Cortes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thumbhisbum throws a jab but it's blocked by Cortes.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thumbhisbum manages to avoid it.
Good work by Cortes as he checks the leg kick.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum is winning the standup battle so far.
Thumbhisbum throws a sloppy head kick and Cortes moves out of range easily.
Thumbhisbum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thumbhisbum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cortes wants to clinch up but Thumbhisbum keeps it at a distance.
Cortes slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thumbhisbum misses with a looping left.
Cortes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thumbhisbum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook to the side of Cortes's head but Cortes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cortes feints a jab promting Thumbhisbum to slip. Cortes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thumbhisbum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cortes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortes lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thumbhisbum. Cortes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook but Cortes avoids it easily.
Cortes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cortes drives through and clinches with Thumbhisbum against the cage.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Thumbhisbum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Thumbhisbum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum tries to throw a body punch but Cortes avoids it by throwing Thumbhisbum back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thumbhisbum blocking some punches.
Cortes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Cortes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thumbhisbum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbhisbum controls the action.
Cortes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cortes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Thumbhisbum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thumbhisbum pushes Cortes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Cortes.
A short body shot lands from Cortes as the two fighters clinch.
Thumbhisbum working aggressively here.
Thumbhisbum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes has Thumbhisbum pressed against the cage, preventing Thumbhisbum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Thumbhisbum.
A short right from Cortes on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thumbhisbum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbhisbum controls the action.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Thumbhisbum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortes avoids it.
Cortes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Thumbhisbum avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thumbhisbum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thumbhisbum takes a shot to the head.
Cortes working aggressively here.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thumbhisbum fails to land.
Cortes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbhisbum controls the action.
Thumbhisbum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thumbhisbum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cortes wants to clinch.
Cortes misses with a two punch combination.
Cortes takes one to the chin there.
Cortes clinches up against the cage.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortes.
Thumbhisbum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thumbhisbum misses with the head strike.
A short right from Thumbhisbum.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thumbhisbum tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thumbhisbum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cortes fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cortes throws the left hand but Thumbhisbum avoids the punch easily.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes connects with a body shot that sends Thumbhisbum's belly button to the back.
Cortes misses the jab.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Thumbhisbum misses
and Cortes counters by moving into the clinch.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum throws a head punch that misses.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes tries a body shot but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortes misses with a punch on the inside.
Thumbhisbum is working Cortes over against the cage.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body.
Cortes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thumbhisbums head.
Cortes dodges an elbow strike from Thumbhisbum.
Cortes lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
Thumbhisbum working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Cortes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cortes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
Cortes tries to work over Thumbhisbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbhisbum controls the action.
Ferdinand Cortes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortes tries a body shot but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
Cortes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cortes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortes blocking some punches.
Thumbhisbum tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thumbhisbum lands an uppercut.
Cortes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Thumbhisbum uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thumbhisbum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thumbhisbum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
Thumbhisbum throws the left hand but Cortes avoids the punch easily.
Thumbhisbum with a hook.
Cortes pushes Thumbhisbum up against the cage in a clinch.
Cortes lands a left hand.
Cortes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Cortes tries to work over Thumbhisbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cortes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thumbhisbum creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cortes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
Thumbhisbum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cortes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cortes under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Cortes.
Cortes scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Thumbhisbum misses its intended target.
Cortes walks into a straight right hand from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum clobbers Cortes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thumbhisbum misses with a few strikes there.
Thumbhisbum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thumbhisbum scoring well with a low kick there.
Cortes misses with a hook.
Cortes moves in looking to clinch but Thumbhisbum pushes him off.
Thumbhisbum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cortes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cortes duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild combination.
Thumbhisbum staying out of range there.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Thumbhisbum is just out of range.
Cortes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cortes takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A clash of legs there as Cortes blocks the low kick.
Thumbhisbum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cortes cracks a nice hook into Thumbhisbum's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Thumbhisbum.
Cortes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thumbhisbum is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes throws out a loose jab but Thumbhisbum uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cortes tries to clinch there but Thumbhisbum circles away.
Cortes slips a jab from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild combination.
Cortes looks to score with a jab to the body but Thumbhisbum is just out of range.
Cortes ducks under a wild hook from Thumbhisbum.
Cortes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thumbhisbum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thumbhisbum takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thumbhisbum throws a body punch but Cortes moves out of range.
Cortes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thumbhisbum.
A swing and a miss from Thumbhisbum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum connects with a nice looking jab.
Cortes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cortes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cortes is looking to clinch but Thumbhisbum is avoiding it.
Thumbhisbum loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Cortes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thumbhisbum.
Cortes blocks a leg kick.
Cortes lands a jab to Thumbhisbum's midsection.
Cortes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thumbhisbum throws a front kick aimed at Cortes's knee but Cortes avoids it well.
Thumbhisbum moves out of range as Cortes strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Cortes.
Cortes throws a body shot but no joy.
Thumbhisbum takes a swing at Cortes's ribcage but misses.
Cortes wants to clinch up but Thumbhisbum keeps it at a distance.
Thumbhisbum tries a head kick but it misses.
Thumbhisbum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thumbhisbum takes a shot to the head.
Cortes blocking some punches.
Cortes misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes lands a left hand.
Cortes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thumbhisbum's efforts to push away.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thumbhisbum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Cortes.
Cortes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cortes tries a body shot but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
Cortes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thumbhisbums head.
Thumbhisbum prevents a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes lands a shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cortes lands a right hand.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body punch.
Cortes digs a right hand underneath Thumbhisbum's ribcage. Thumbhisbum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cortes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cortes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Cortes as the two fighters clinch.
Cortes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thumbhisbum's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Cortes as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Cortes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cortes.
Cortes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cortes.
A left hand lands to the body for Cortes.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Cortes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cortes.
Oh Thumbhisbum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cortes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cortes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thumbhisbum misses with the head strike.
Cortes tries to work over Thumbhisbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Cortes as the two fighters clinch.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Cortes on the inside.
Thumbhisbum throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Cortes prevents Thumbhisbum from breaking the clinch.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thumbhisbum throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cortes misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferdinand Cortes dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cortes throws a one two combo.
Thumbhisbum sizes up Cortes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a body kick but Cortes moved away.
Cortes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thumbhisbum misses with a left hand
and Cortes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cortes.
A short right from Thumbhisbum on the inside.
Thumbhisbum seems to have got his legs back now.
Thumbhisbum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thumbhisbum lands with a short shot to the head.
Cortes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes scores with a shot to the side of Thumbhisbum's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thumbhisbum.
Cortes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thumbhisbum backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortes misses with a punch to the body.
Thumbhisbum blocks an uppercut.
Thumbhisbum swings wildly with an uppercut but Cortes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Cortes scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cortes scores with a shot to the side of Thumbhisbum's head.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch on the inside.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortes tries to work over Thumbhisbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cortes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Thumbhisbum fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
A right hand to the body from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Thumbhisbum.
Cortes lands with a right to the head.
Cortes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cortes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cortes pushes Thumbhisbum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortes avoids the damage to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thumbhisbum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortes struggles to land a body shot inside as Thumbhisbum controls his hands.
Cortes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Thumbhisbum avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Thumbhisbum fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Cortes.
Thumbhisbum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cortes tries a body shot but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
Thumbhisbum tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Thumbhisbum tries to stall but Cortes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thumbhisbum blocks a body shot from Cortes.
Thumbhisbum lands a hook that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
Nice body punch from Cortes.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thumbhisbum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thumbhisbum misses with a punch to the body.
Cortes lands with a right to the head.
Cortes tries to work over Thumbhisbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes blocks an elbow strike.
Cortes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thumbhisbum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cortes blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Cortes.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
Thumbhisbum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortes.
Cortes pushes Thumbhisbum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thumbhisbum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thumbhisbum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thumbhisbum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cortes.
Cortes lands a body punch.
Cortes lands a left hand.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Thumbhisbum controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cortes.
Cortes lands a right hand.
Cortes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cortes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body punch.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortes lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
A hook to the body from Cortes.
Cortes tries to work over Thumbhisbum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thumbhisbum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cortes backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thumbhisbum lands with a light punch inside.
Cortes scores with a hook to the body.
Thumbhisbum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortes's elbow.
Cortes lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferdinand Cortes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cortes presses Thumbhisbum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferdinand Cortes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cortes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 45:50
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferdinand Cortes! Ferdinand Cortes retains his featherweight title!
Ferdinand Cortes thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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