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Destiny 74: Muller vs Chambers PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiyato Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kahwaah Jeeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiyato Nakamara !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kahwaah Jeeri!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeeri has closed the distance and engaged Nakamara in a clinch.
Nakamara tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nakamara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nakamara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jeeri blocks an elbow strike from Nakamara .
Nakamara goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jeeri prevents it.
Jeeri misses with a body punch.
Jeeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nakamara 's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeeri can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamara controls the action.
Nakamara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamara tries to circle away but Jeeri has him pinned against the cage.
Nakamara is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Nakamara 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jeeri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nakamara wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nakamara misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamara lands an elbow just above Jeeri 's eye.
Nakamara blocks a body shot from Jeeri.
Nakamara wants to get back to striking at distance but Jeeri won't allow it.
Nakamara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jeeri looks for the body kick but Nakamara saw that one coming.
Jeeri tries to clinch there but Nakamara circles away.
Jeeri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nakamara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jeeri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nakamara counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Nakamara keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahwaah Jeeri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri misses with a body shot.
Jeeri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jeeri misses with an uppercut
and Nakamara counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamara .
Nakamara throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jeeri tries to work over Nakamara 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jeeri's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jeeri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nakamara stalls.
Nakamara is trying to pull guard but Jeeri has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiyato Nakamara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeeri can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamara controls the action.
Nakamara jumps guard but Jeeri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jeeri lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamara controls his hands.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Nakamara blocks it.
Nakamara pulls guard successfully.
Nakamara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jeeri is one step ahead there.
Jeeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeeri stops Nakamara from standing up.
Jeeri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jeeri throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jeeri trying to control but Nakamara is working from the bottom.
Jeeri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nakamara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hiyato Nakamara will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nakamara moves out of range of the body kick from Jeeri.
Jeeri misses with a low kick.
Jeeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakamara moves away.
Jeeri throws a wild body kick that Nakamara sees coming a mile off.
Jeeri pushes Nakamara up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakamara jumps guard but Jeeri stands there with Nakamara around his waist. Nakamara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nakamara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jeeri tries to work over Nakamara 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeeri can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamara controls the action.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Nakamara blocks it.
Nakamara tries a knee to the head but Jeeri blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara stalling in the clinch but Jeeri improves position.
Nakamara blocks a body shot from Jeeri.
Nakamara is trying to drag Jeeri to the mat but Jeeri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nakamara tries to pull guard but Jeeri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiyato Nakamara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamara tries to land a knee to the head but Jeeri blocks with his arms.
Jeeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeeri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakamara misses with an elbow strike.
Nakamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeeri avoids the damage to the body.
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.
Jeeri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nakamara has Jeeri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jeeri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamara is working for takedown but Jeeri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nakamara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nakamara looking to stall.
Nakamara can't get the takedown.
Nakamara is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamara controls his hands.
Kahwaah Jeeri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakamara is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jeeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamara lands a knee to the head.
Nakamara is trying to pull guard but Jeeri has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jeeri.
Jeeri struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamara controls his hands.
Jeeri misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamara blocks a body shot from Jeeri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara wants a takedown but no success here.
Nakamara drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jeeri pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jeeri looks to land a body kick but Nakamara moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeeri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeeri tries to clinch but Nakamara moves out of range.
Jeeri misses the shot to the body.
Hiyato Nakamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakamara avoids the body shot from Jeeri.
Jeeri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nakamara tries to keep at a distance but Jeeri has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kahwaah Jeeri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nakamara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jeeri buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jeeri stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakamara . Nakamara gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakamara misses with a takedown attempt
and Jeeri moves into the clinch.
Jeeri digs a right hand underneath Nakamara 's ribcage. Nakamara let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamara is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jeeri to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hiyato Nakamara . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakamara is trying to break the clinch but Jeeri has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jeeri can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamara controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Jeeri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeeri blocks a body shot from Nakamara .
Jeeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jeeri tries a body shot but Nakamara blocks it.
Jeeri stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nakamara gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Jeeri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jeeri wants to sweep here but Nakamara controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jeeri throws a few punches from the bottom. Nakamara seems unphased and he's got hold of a leg now - he's dropped back for a heel hook! He's got it! This fight is aaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Hiyato Nakamara !
Hiyato Nakamara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sparka Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Erikkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Erikkson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sparka Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Erikkson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikkson tries to clinch but Man moves out of range.
Erikkson misses with a combination
and Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Erikkson throws a combination that misses
and Man counters with a series of strikes. Erikkson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Erikkson misses with a double jab
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Erikkson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikkson lands a big head kick that sends Man tumbling to the mat! Erikkson takes a step backwards and waves Man back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Man is rocked!
It looks like Sparka Man has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikkson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Man got wobbled bad by a big combination! Erikkson presses forward with punches and knees until Man stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Man closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erik Erikkson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonatan Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonatan Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Congo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Congo!
Congo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Congo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Congo has hold of Jose's hands but Jose slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jose controlling the pace.
Congo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jose's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Congo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Congo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jose showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jose working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Congo's head.
Jose postures up and lands a big shot to Congo's brow.
Congo is rocked!
Congo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jose defends well.
Jose is looking to work some ground and pound but Congo has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose looking to pass the guard.
Congo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jose is aware though and is defending well.
Jose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Congo is still in real trouble! Can Jose finish him?
Jose loads up on a big left hand. Congo felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Jose looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Congo can't hide his disappointment, as Jose celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonatan Jose!
Jonatan Jose thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jiggle Jiggle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jiggle comes to the cage accompanied by Story of My Life - One Direction. Allen Sparks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jiggle Jiggle's chin.
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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jiggle Jiggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jiggle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jiggle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Sparks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jiggle throws a body kick that misses.
Jiggle throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jiggle.
Sparks is looking to chop away at Jiggle's legs.
Sparks throws a low kick but Jiggle avoids it.
Jiggle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparks was well out of range. Poor timing from Jiggle.
Jiggle takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sparks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jiggle's brow.
Jiggle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparks stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throws an elbow but it misses.
Sparks can't find room to land a body shot as Jiggle controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Jiggle.
Sparks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparks stalling.
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparks throws an elbow but it misses.
Sparks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jiggle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sparks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks scores with a shoulder strike.
Sparks effectively controlling the action here.
Sparks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiggle controls his hands.
Sparks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sparks gets through Jiggle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sparks lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sparks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle blocks an uppercut.
Jiggle blocks an elbow strike.
Sparks leaning against his opponent.
Sparks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jiggle backwards.
Sparks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparks slowing the pace effectively.
Jiggle looking to stall.
Jiggle can't find room to land a body shot as Sparks controls the action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sparks as Jiggle tries to tie him up.
Sparks breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jiggle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jiggle is looking to score with low kicks.
Jiggle throws a push kick but Sparks slaps the foot to one side.
Jiggle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jiggle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jiggle jabs Sparks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jiggle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jiggle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jiggle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sparks at a distance.
Jiggle misses with a body kick.
Jiggle Jiggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks cracks Jiggle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jiggle throws a push kick but Sparks slaps the foot to one side.
Jiggle just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks misses with a low kick as Jiggle jumps back.
Jiggle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jiggle moves out of range as Sparks strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Allen Sparks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jiggle scores with a nice body kick.
Jiggle looks to throw the jab but Sparks is out of range.
Jiggle misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Jiggle - just one landing.
Jiggle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sparks counters with a head kick that drops Jiggle to the mat! Jiggle scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Jiggle is rocked!
Jiggle is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Sparks doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jiggle crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jiggle's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Allen Sparks!
During a confident post fight interview, Allen Sparks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karbal Lindi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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257 lbs
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250 lbs
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Brawler
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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
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karbal Lindi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa misses with a few strikes there.
Lindi tests Bungradidoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bungradidoa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lindi tries to land a leg kick but Bungradidoa saw it coming and moves away.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lindi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bungradidoa!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindi in side control, throwing shots but Bungradidoa defends.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet but Lindi drags him back down.
Bungradidoa is not content to let Lindi control the position.
Lindi misses with the ground and pound.
Lindi trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet but Lindi drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lindi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bungradidoa told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lindi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lindi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bungradidoa is looking to regain half guard here but Lindi keeps moving and retains side control.
Bungradidoa is trying to buck Lindi off.
Lindi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bungradidoa keeps working.
Lindi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bungradidoa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lindi but great work by Bungradidoa.
Lindi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bungradidoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindi is working hard here to advance position.
Bungradidoa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bungradidoa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindi keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bungradidoa lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bungradidoa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bungradidoa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lindi is looking for a sweep.
Bungradidoa staying calm.
Lindi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bungradidoa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bungradidoa controlling the position from side mount.
Lindi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bungradidoa off and has taken his back!
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bungradidoa tries to roll but Lindi sticks to his back.
Bungradidoa covering up well and avoiding damage.
Bungradidoa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lindi trying to control but Bungradidoa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindi controlling the pace for now.
Bungradidoa is squirming around, avoiding Lindi's attempts to control the action.
Lindi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lindi looking to control but Bungradidoa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lindi won't let Bungradidoa get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindi looking to finish Bungradidoa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bungradidoa!
Lindi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindi tries to control but Bungradidoa wriggling away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Karbal Lindi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Lindi is having none of it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lindi enables Bungradidoa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lindi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bungradidoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bungradidoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lindi working for a triangle but Bungradidoa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa throwing strikes from guard but Lindi blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bungradidoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lindi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bungradidoa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karbal Lindi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bungradidoa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lindi stalling in the clinch but Bungradidoa improves position.
Bungradidoa working hard to break the clinch.
Lindi lands a left hand.
Bungradidoa manages to break the clinch.
Lindi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lindi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Lindi is having none of it.
Bungradidoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bungradidoa.
Lindi goes for a double leg but Bungradidoa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bungradidoa continues to drive forward.
Bungradidoa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lindi is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lindi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karbal Lindi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mophaf Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lindi.
Lindi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lindi has had enough of the clinch but Bungradidoa keeps him there for the moment.
Lindi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bungradidoa to keep the fight standing.
Lindi avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
Lindi keeps control of Bungradidoa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lindi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bungradidoa prevents it.
Lindi looking for a takedown.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the head but Lindi blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindi keeps control of Bungradidoa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bungradidoa is trying to force a seperation but Lindi has the dominant position.
Lindi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bungradidoa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lindi tries to clinch but Bungradidoa moves out of range.
Bungradidoa has managed to clinch.
Bungradidoa is struggling to control the position.
Lindi lands a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet but Lindi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bungradidoa working a defensive guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mophaf Bungradidoa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Lindi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bungradidoa can't do much from the bottom here.
Lindi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lindi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lindi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lindi working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Lindi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lindi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lindi is controlling him well.
Lindi is working Bungradidoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bungradidoa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lindi is controlling him well.
Lindi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lindi trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
Bungradidoa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lindi is controlling him well.
Lindi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet.
Lindi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lindi scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lindi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bungradidoa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lindi wants to control for a moment but Bungradidoa uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand back up but Lindi is controlling him
Lindi wants to free his trapped foot but Bungradidoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to full guard.
Lindi wants to control but Bungradidoa is keeping him busy.
Lindi is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lindi tries to pass to full mount but Bungradidoa defends it.
Lindi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bungradidoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bungradidoa throws a right hand that Lindi ducks under and follows up with a left that Lindi also avoids with ease.
Bungradidoa clinches up with Lindi and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bungradidoa.
Lindi successfully pulls guard.
Bungradidoa forces his way into half guard.
Bungradidoa trying to control the action but Lindi is working from the bottom.
Lindi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bungradidoa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bungradidoa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bungradidoa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lindi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karbal Lindi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lindi 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karbal Lindi!
Karbal Lindi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Ellenbogen (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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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymour Ellenbogen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis rushes Ellenbogen and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ellenbogen.
Ellenbogen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ellenbogen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ellenbogen showed some decent athleticism there.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Ellenbogen has control of the leg.
Lewis is staying active underneath Ellenbogen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenbogen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lewis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Ellenbogen is controlling well.
Ellenbogen wants to advance to full mount but Lewis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ellenbogen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis trying to keep a closed guard but Ellenbogen is proving a slippery customer.
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellenbogen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Ellenbogen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ellenbogen defends well.
Ellenbogen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lewis's guard.
Lewis wants to control but Ellenbogen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lewis looking for submissions off his back.
Ellenbogen trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Ellenbogen blocks the strikes from Lewis.
Ellenbogen is looking to take a break and control but Lewis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ellenbogen's waist but Ellenbogen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lewis off to one side.
Ellenbogen moves into the clinch.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ellenbogens head.
Ellenbogen slowing the pace effectively.
Ellenbogen breaks from the clinch.
Ellenbogen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ellenbogen pinned against the cage. Ellenbogen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lewis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ellenbogen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Ellenbogen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellenbogen is defended easily by Lewis.
Ellenbogen throws a big shot that misses.
Ellenbogen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ellenbogen pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellenbogen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Ellenbogen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ellenbogen sprawls well. Ellenbogen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellenbogen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ellenbogen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis wants to stand up but Ellenbogen is controlling him.
Seymour Ellenbogen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Ellenbogen from controlling successfully.
Lewis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ellenbogen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ellenbogen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lewis.
Lewis tries to escape but Ellenbogen is in control.
Ellenbogen trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Ellenbogen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lewis prevents Ellenbogen from improving position.
Lewis looks to move to half guard but instead Ellenbogen has passed into mount! Damn!
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Ellenbogen's attempts to control the action.
Ellenbogen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
Ellenbogen landing shots from mount.
Ellenbogen wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Ellenbogen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Ellenbogen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ellenbogen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lewis is in a horrible position here. Ellenbogen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ellenbogen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ellenbogen working his ground and pound in the gym.
Ellenbogen working Lewis over with strikes here.
Lewis tries to hold on but Ellenbogen postures up.
Lewis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.
Ellenbogen scoring with strikes but Lewis is staying in there.
You get the feeling that Lewis really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Ellenbogen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellenbogen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis wants to control but Ellenbogen is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Ellenbogen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Ellenbogen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Ellenbogen shows good takedown defense.
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ellenbogen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lewis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ellenbogen is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ellenbogen dives into side control.
Ellenbogen landing a few strikes.
Ellenbogen wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenbogen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lewis is rocked!
Lewis is trying to control Ellenbogen's posture but Ellenbogen avoids it.
Ellenbogen advances to mount.
Ellenbogen lands a big elbow - Lewis is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lewis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Seymour Ellenbogen!
Our winner, Seymour Ellenbogen, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Juan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayway lands a leg kick that knocks Juan off balance momentarily.
Hayway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juan.
Hayway gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hayway defending well as Juan loads up on a big left hand.
Juan scores with a jab.
Juan closes the distance and clinches.
Hayway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hayway regains guard.
Juan forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayway moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Juan forces his way into half guard.
Juan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hayway is just riding it out for now. Juan eventually gives up the hold.
Juan tries to pass to full mount but Hayway defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan winds up and cracks Hayway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hayway is looking to control Juan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayway avoid being mounted?
Hayway slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayway has momentary wrist control but Juan slips an elbow through the middle.
Hayway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Hayway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hayway passes Juan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hayway is looking for a kimura but Juan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayway to get the leverage.
Hayway is looking for a kimura but Juan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hayway to get the leverage.
Juan moves into full guard.
Hayway trying to control but Juan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Juan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hayway gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hayway looking to pass the guard.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
Juan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayway wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
Juan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
Juan wants to sweep here but Hayway controlling him for the moment.
Juan is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Juan keeping moving, preventing Hayway from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Juan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Juan throws a good cross that connects.
Juan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hayway backs up against the cage.
Juan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Juan shoots in looking for a takedown but Hayway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayway. That's going to slow Juan down.
Hayway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hayway leaves Juan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Juan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hayway counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Juan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Juan cracks Hayway with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Juan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Juan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Hayway counter with a right hand.
Juan tests Hayway's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayway.
Nice uppercut lands for Juan. That snapped Hayway's head back.
Sean Juan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayway ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Juan cracks Hayway with a good jab.
A jab from Juan misses.
Hayway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Juan's sensitive parts.
Hayway tries to land a front kick but Juan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Juan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayway can do to turn this around?
Juan throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayway.
Hayway wants to clinch.
Hayway scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan staying out of range there.
Juan looks to throw the jab but Hayway is out of range.
Juan closes the distance and pushes Hayway back into the cage.
Hayway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Juan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hayway lands a knee to the head.
Juan throws an elbow that misses.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juan tries a knee to the head but Hayway blocks it.
Juan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hayway looking to throw knees to the head but Juan is blocking nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juan.
Hayway stalling in the clinch but Juan improves position.
Juan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hayway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hayway blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway dodges an elbow strike from Juan.
Juan lands a nice elbow.
Hayway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juan is looking for a takedown.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juan avoids it.
Juan throws an elbow that misses.
Hayway landing knees to the head.
Hayway dodges an elbow strike from Juan.
Sean Juan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hayway looking to stall.
Hayway is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hayway lands an uppercut.
Hayway with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hayway misses with a knee strike.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Juan pushes off an throws an elbow but Hayway leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway blocks an elbow strike.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but Juan blocks with his arms.
Hayway dodges an elbow strike from Juan.
Hayway is trying to maintain a safe position but Juan gets an underhook and turns Hayway into the cage.
Hayway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Juan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hayway blocks an elbow strike from Juan.
Hayway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hayway landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Juan misses with a punch to the body.
Juan managing to block the knees to the body from Hayway.
Juan throws an elbow but it misses.
Hayway's coach down at Tetras Bowl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hayway's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Juan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hayway throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hayway avoids a wild elbow strike from Juan.
Juan can't find room to land a body shot as Hayway controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hayway's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juan throws an elbow but misses.
Juan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hayway misses with a punch on the inside.
Juan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hayway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Juan blocking some punches.
Juan managing to block the knees to the body from Hayway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juan throws an elbow but misses.
Hayway lands a knee to the head.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Hayway misses with a knee strike.
A knee to the head by Hayway.
Juan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but Juan blocks with his arms.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nathan Hayway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Juan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hayway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Juan jabs Hayway right on the nose. Hayway blinks but takes it well.
Hayway fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Juan, pushing him back against the cage.
Hayway gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juan.
Juan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hayway is trying to maintain a safe position but Juan gets an underhook and turns Hayway into the cage.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juan misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but Juan blocks with his arms.
Juan lands an elbow inside.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Juan blocks it.
Hayway tries to land knees in the clinch but Juan avoids the damage to the body.
Juan works on Hayway's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juan.
Juan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hayway is trying to maintain a safe position but Juan gets an underhook and turns Hayway into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hayway fails to land.
Hayway misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Juan.
Hayway takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hayway blocks the elbow strike.
Juan misses with the head strike.
Hayway using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayway misses with a knee strike.
Hayway looking to throw knees to the head but Juan is blocking nicely.
Hayway is looking to control Juan's arms but Juan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hayway has his back to the cage.
Juan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Juan throws an elbow but it misses.
Juan avoiding damage as Hayway throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayway missing with knees to the body.
Juan tries to land a knee to the head but Hayway blocks with his arms.
Juan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Juan drops his hands momentarily and Hayway takes advantage with a crisp shot 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!
Some wild striking there from Juan.
Hayway lands a head kick!
Juan misses with the combination.
Juan misses with a looping left.
Juan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hayway counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hayway checks a leg kick.
Hayway has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juan finds it's way round the side to connect with Hayway's head.
Sloppy strikes from Juan. Those never looked like landing.
Juan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hayway throws a head kick but Juan moves out of range.
Juan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hayway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hayway throws a body punch but Juan moves out of range.
Hayway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Juan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hayway staying out of range there.
Hayway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Juan.
Juan misses with a hook. Hayway ducked under it nicely.
Juan just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Juan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juan slips under a jab.
Hayway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Juan missing with a left hand there. Hayway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hayway stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan tries a head kick but it misses.
Hayway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hayway needs to keep his hands up - Juan had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hayway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hayway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juan.
Sean Juan is winning the standup battle so far.
Juan misses with a right hand
and Hayway counters with a nice kick to the body.
A slow jab from Juan misses its intended target.
Juan slips under a jab from Hayway.
A jab from Juan misses.
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 Sean Juan.
I think Juan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Juan!
After the big win, Sean Juan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramin Laulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Oscar Knockout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramin Laulu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knockout throws a low kick but it's checked well by Laulu.
Knockout looks to land a right hand but Laulu moved out of range.
A jab from Knockout misses.
Laulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knockout misses with a straight right.
Knockout takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
Knockout thuds his right hand into Laulu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Laulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Laulu moves into the clinch.
Laulu breaks from the clinch.
Laulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knockout throws the left hand but Laulu avoids the punch easily.
Laulu moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Knockout lands a leg kick that knocks Laulu off balance momentarily.
Laulu checks the leg kick.
Laulu throws a body punch but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laulu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu misses with a looping left.
Knockout finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Laulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knockout throws out the jab.
Laulu misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Knockout to counter with a crisp jab.
Laulu drives through and clinches with Knockout against the cage.
Laulu lands with a short shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Knockout's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laulu lands with a short shot to the head.
Laulu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knockout tries to circle away but Laulu has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knockout.
Knockout breaks the clinch.
Laulu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knockout.
Knockout lunges at Laulu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laulu's hand.
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!
Laulu takes a swing at Knockout's ribcage but misses.
Laulu has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout is looking to break free of the clinch but Laulu has double underhooks.
Knockout on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knockout is trying to break the clinch but Laulu is controlling him.
Knockout is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knockout wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knockout breaks the clinch.
Laulu throws out a powerful jab.
Knockout takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laulu throws a body punch but Knockout moves out of range.
Knockout on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knockout takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laulu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knockout circles away quickly and effectively.
Knockout slips a jab from Laulu.
Knockout connects with an inside leg kick.
Knockout throws a shot from downtown. Laulu moves away and avoids it.
Knockout missing with a left hand there. Laulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout throws out a loose jab but Laulu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laulu digs a good body shot into Knockout's ribs.
Ramin Laulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knockout moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laulu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knockout throws a leg kick but Laulu checks it.
Laulu works Knockout's body with a nice hook.
Laulu swings for the body but Knockout moves out of range.
Laulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Laulu misses the target.
Knockout lands a head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Knockout misses the target.
Laulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knockout misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knockout misses with a two punch combination.
Knockout throws a series of punches but Laulu moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knockout throws a right hand that misses
and Laulu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knockout steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laulu.
Laulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laulu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knockout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Laulu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knockout's efforts to push away.
Laulu misses with a punch on the inside.
Laulu misses with some punches.
Laulu landing knees to the body.
Knockout's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laulu looks to land a left hand but Knockout moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Laulu misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramin Laulu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Knockout misses with a straight right.
Laulu throws a lazy uppercut
and Knockout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knockout was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Laulu in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Knockout throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knockout lands the left hand.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Knockout is just out of range.
Knockout lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knockout on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knockout was well out of range. Poor timing from Laulu.
Laulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knockout tries to bum rush Laulu with a series of wild strikes but Laulu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knockout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laulu jabs Knockout right on the nose. Knockout blinks but takes it well.
Knockout staying out of range there.
Laulu misses the body punch
and Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laulu lands a slapping body shot.
Laulu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laulu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Laulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laulu misses with a straight right.
Laulu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ramin Laulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knockout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knockout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knockout lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Knockout slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knockout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laulu loads up on a big right hand but Knockout slips the punch.
Knockout blocks a jab.
Laulu misses with a shot to the body
and Knockout counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knockout counters with a nice uppercut.
Knockout moves out of range as Laulu strikes.
Laulu misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Knockout misses its intended target.
Laulu closes the distance and clinches.
Knockout escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
Laulu just misses with a punch to the body.
Laulu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Knockout.
Laulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulu feints a jab promting Knockout to slip. Laulu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Knockout slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Knockout pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laulu takes one to the chin there.
Knockout throws a big shot that misses.
Knockout avoids the body shot from Laulu.
Laulu throws a lazy right hand but Knockout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knockout is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laulu.
Knockout defending well as Laulu loads up on a big left hand.
Laulu throws a series of punches but Knockout moves out of range.
Laulu throws the left hand but Knockout avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Knockout.
Laulu slips under a jab from Knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Knockout. That snapped Laulu's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laulu missing with a left hand there. Knockout was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laulu moves out of range as Knockout strikes.
Knockout tests Laulu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laulu throws a body punch but Knockout moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Laulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laulu slips a jab from Knockout.
Laulu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knockout throws a hook but Laulu blocks it.
Laulu loads up on a big right hand but Knockout slips the punch.
Laulu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knockout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Knockout dodges the punch combination from Laulu.
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 Oscar Knockout will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oscar Knockout's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Laulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knockout throws out the jab.
Knockout misses with a hook. Laulu ducked under it nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knockout 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 Laulu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laulu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knockout swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laulu misses with a body shot.
Knockout slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laulu checks the leg kick.
Knockout throws an overhand right that lands on Laulu's shoulder, as Laulu tries to avoid the shot.
Laulu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Knockout misses its intended target.
Knockout lands a leg kick that knocks Laulu off balance momentarily.
Laulu misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockout walks into a stiff left hand from Laulu.
Laulu looks to land a right hand but Knockout moved out of range.
Laulu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Knockout throws the left hand but Laulu avoids the punch easily.
Laulu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laulu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knockout.
Knockout misses with an uppercut.
Laulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Knockout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knockout throws a hook but Laulu blocks it.
Knockout moves away from the strike by Laulu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulu throws a sloppy body shot
and Knockout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laulu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knockout.
Laulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knockout manages to avoid it.
Knockout uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laulu.
Knockout cracks Laulu with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laulu misses the shot to the body.
Laulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knockout throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laulu on the side of the head.
Knockout avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Laulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knockout manages to avoid it.
Laulu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Knockout misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Knockout misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulu tries to clinch but Knockout moves out of range.
Laulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knockout connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laulu scrambles back to his feet.
Laulu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Knockout jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Knockout, as that shot connected.
Laulu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knockout manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Laulu throws a body shot but no joy.
Knockout throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laulu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knockout gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laulu.
Laulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Knockout connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laulu scrambles back to his feet.
Laulu drives through and clinches with Knockout against the cage.
Knockout is trying to push Laulu away but Laulu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knockout throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Laulu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laulu throws an elbow but it misses.
Knockout misses with some punches.
Knockout breaks the clinch.
Laulu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knockout walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laulu jabs Knockout right on the nose. Knockout blinks but takes it well.
Knockout stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Laulu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Knockout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laulu.
Laulu slips a straight right by Knockout.
Laulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knockout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knockout throws out a powerful jab.
Laulu forces Knockout back against the cage and clinches.
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 Oscar Knockout.
I think Knockout 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Knockout!
Oscar Knockout made sure to mention his sponsor, GREEN!160 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Masa Mune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Silver told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masa Mune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Silver!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mune misses with an uppercut.
Silver misses with a left hand
and Mune counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mune is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
Mune throwing strikes but missing.
Mune throws a big right hand that misses.
Mune trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mune throws a big elbow that misses.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mune. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mune is looking to work some ground and pound but Silver has wrist control.
Silver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mune wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune misses with a shot to the body
and Silver counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mune blocks a jab.
Silver connects with a jab.
Silver scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mune throws a series of punches but Silver avoids them all with ease.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Mune ducks down to avoid it.
Masa Mune seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mune scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mune sizes up Silver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mune uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silver.
Mune misses with a low kick as Silver jumps back.
Silver checks a low kick from Mune.
Johnny Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Mune moves away and avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mune.
Mune lands with a nice body punch.
Mune throws a body shot but no joy.
Mune scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Silver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mune avoids the body shot from Silver.
Silver swings for the body but Mune moves out of range.
Silver moves away from the strike by Mune.
Silver misses with a straight right.
Silver misses with a looping right.
Mune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mune on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mune throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune jabs at Silver's body.
Mune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Mune cracks Silver with an open hand slap.
Silver thuds his right hand into Mune's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Silver.
Mune moves away from the strike by Silver.
Mune attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mune bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver scores with a decent looking hook.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mune gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silver slips under a jab from Mune.
Mune misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mune dips to his left and cracks Silver with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver lands a body shot.
Mune misses with a low kick.
Silver punishes Mune's body with a nice straight punch.
Mune scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silver in his tracks.
Mune has been working on his balance at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Silver.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Silver throws a hook but Mune blocks it.
Mune throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Mune just misses with a punch to the body.
Mune scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Mune 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mune scores with a punch to the head.
Mune is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silver's half guard.
Mune sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silver defending well though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Masa Mune will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mune shoots in for a takedown but Silver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Silver tries to move into range but Mune moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mune tries to clinch there but Silver circles away.
Mune misses with the combination.
Mune takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Mune throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnny Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silver clobbers Mune with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mune walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mune.
Silver is not content to let Mune control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mune in side control, throwing shots but Silver defends.
Mune lands an elbow.
Silver is trying to control Mune's posture but Mune avoids it.
Silver 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mune wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silver keeps working.
Mune taking a breather here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mune cracks Silver with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mune controlling from side mount.
Silver takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silver is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mune trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
Mune takes a little break here. Silver wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mune lands an elbow.
That's four 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.
Mune creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silver sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Masa Mune overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silver wants to control but Mune postures up.
Mune lands some shots froms side control.
Mune wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silver, who protects the arm well.
Mune remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mune misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Mune dominated that second round.
That's time! Mune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mune misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Silver misses.
Mune ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Silver checks a low kick from Mune.
Silver scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mune steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silver.
Mune lands a jab.
Mune lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Silver backs up against the cage.
Silver throws a hook but Mune avoids it easily.
Mune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mune.
Mune throws a body shot but no joy.
Mune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Mune throws a right hand that Silver ducks under and follows up with a left that Silver also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver moves out of range as Mune strikes.
Mune swings for the body but Silver moves out of range.
Mune ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
Silver darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mune looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Silver loads up on a big right hand but Mune slips the punch.
Mune throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mune throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silver.
Silver tests Mune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silver blocks a low kick nicely.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Mune uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Silver enables Mune to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Silver manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mune with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mune scoring with some ground and pound.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mune in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mune tries to clinch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Silver misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Silver blocks the leg kick.
Mune avoids the body shot from Silver.
Mune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Mune uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Mune fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silver is out of range.
Mune throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silver avoids the body shot from Mune.
Mune uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Mune throws a hook but Silver avoids it easily.
Mune shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silver manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mune missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masa Mune is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mune distracts Silver with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mune trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Mune content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Mune showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mune, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Mune!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bode Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bode Muller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Chambers!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller cracks a nice hook into Chambers's ribs.
Muller lands a lovely overhand right.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses.
Chambers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Muller misses with a body shot.
Chambers throws a low kick, looking for Muller's leg but Muller calmly moves out of range.
Muller lands with a kick to the temple. Chambers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Muller feints and as Chambers raises his hands in defense, Muller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chambers has Muller pulled in close to control his posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller throwing strikes from guard but Chambers blocks nicely.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Chambers is retaining full guard.
Muller trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller is in close to Chambers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chambers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Muller.
Muller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Muller chips away with some ground and pound.
Muller wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muller.
Jack Chambers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chambers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses.
Muller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Muller closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chambers throws a sloppy head kick
and Muller counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Muller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller throws a big right hand that misses.
Muller wants to control from the top but Chambers keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Chambers is retaining full guard.
Muller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Muller trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Muller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chambers throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Chambers tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Chambers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chambers in his tracks.
Nice shot by Muller.
Chambers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Muller.
Muller throws a leg kick but Chambers sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chambers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws a lazy head kick
and Muller counters with a single leg into guard. Chambers didn't expect that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Muller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Muller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Muller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chambers is keeping the position for now.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller scoring with some ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chambers throws a leg kick
and Muller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Muller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chambers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Muller.
Muller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chambers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chambers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Muller trying to control the position from guard on top but Chambers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muller trying to control but Chambers is working from the bottom.
Muller slips nicely into half guard.
Chambers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Muller.
Chambers is trying to maintain the position but Muller is very close to passing his half guard.
Muller thows a huge punch but Chambers dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chambers is looking to control Muller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chambers avoid being mounted?
Chambers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chambers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Muller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Chambers misses
and Muller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chambers's guard.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller landing some decent shots from guard.
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Muller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Muller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Muller throws a big elbow that misses.
Muller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Muller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chambers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Muller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chambers sprawls well initially but Muller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Muller with the ground and pound but Chambers uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller being controlled here momentarily.
Muller passes Chambers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bode Muller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Muller slips a nice elbow through Chambers's hands, connecting with Chambers's forehead.
Muller 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Muller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chambers keeps working.
Muller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Bode Muller dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Chambers.
Chambers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muller.
Muller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller.
Chambers misses with a head kick.
Chambers checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Chambers does it's job there.
It looks like Bode Muller has been cut.
Muller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chambers momentarily.
Muller thows a body kick. Chambers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chambers throws a sloppy head kick and Muller moves out of range easily.
Chambers throws a head kick but Muller moves out of range.
Chambers lands with a slapping head kick.
Muller throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers wants to clinch up but Muller keeps it at a distance.
Muller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chambers throws out the jab.
Muller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chambers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muller. That's going to slow Chambers down.
Chambers moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chambers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muller.
Muller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chambers doesn't seem bothered though.
Chambers tries to move into range but Muller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Muller stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muller blocks the body kick.
Muller shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chambers's guard.
Muller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Muller tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Muller scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Muller crashes against the mat.
Muller throws an elbow but Chambers slips to the side and avoids it well.
Muller creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chambers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Muller.
Muller advances to mount.
Chambers is trying to escape the mount.
Muller controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Muller working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Muller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Chambers avoids a series of strikes thrown by Muller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Muller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chambers is rocked!
Poor strikes thrown by Muller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chambers is still in real trouble! Can Muller finish him?
Muller scoring with strikes but Chambers is staying in there.
Muller landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chambers blocking the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller lands with some strikes.
Muller postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Chambers bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Muller and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
Bode Muller retains his middleweight title!
Bode Muller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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