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Destiny 77: Bring It On PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Al Abulbul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakuza has chosen The Legend of Zelda, Overworld as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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80 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdullah Al Abulbul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Abulbul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yakuza was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Abulbul.
Yakuza tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Al Abulbul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Al Abulbul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Al Abulbul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Al Abulbul moves into full mount!
Yakuza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Abulbul. 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.
Al Abulbul controlling from the full mount.
The referee warns Yakuza that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Yakuza is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Abulbul lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yakuza is still in real trouble! Can Al Abulbul finish him?
Al Abulbul looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Yakuza covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Al Abulbul!
Our winner, Abdullah Al Abulbul, 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.
Ichi Yakuza was interviewed post fight and said 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawkins comes into the arena with This is How I Bang blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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194 lbs
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196 lbs
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Great wrestler
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
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Dawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sparks's head.
Sparks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dawkins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jack Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dawkins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sparks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dawkins.
Dawkins wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is pressing down on Sparks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparks is holding on for now.
Dawkins is working hard here to advance position.
Dawkins not doing much here.
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.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Sparks is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dawkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sparks avoids it really well and circles away.
Dawkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sparks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dawkins jumps guard but Sparks stands there with Dawkins around his waist. Dawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dawkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawkins is working for takedown but Sparks is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins jumps guard but Sparks stands there with Dawkins around his waist. Dawkins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sparks lands a right hand.
Dawkins blocks a body shot from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Sparks scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dawkins.
Dawkins cracks Sparks with a nice body shot.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Sparks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dawkins.
Sparks gets underhooks to prevent Dawkins's takedown attempt.
Dawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawkins's elbow.
Sparks stops a takedown attempt from Dawkins.
Sparks throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dawkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dawkins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sparks is defending well.
Sparks manages to break the clinch.
Dawkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Sparks off the cage and back into range.
Dawkins throws a body punch but Sparks moves out of range.
Dawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dawkins thuds a left hand into Sparks's body.
Dawkins misses with an uppercut. Sparks saw that one coming.
Sparks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawkins jabs at Sparks's body.
Dawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparks.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dawkins.
Sparks tries to counter with a clinch but Dawkins shakes him off and moves away.
Sparks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawkins 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.
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dawkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Sparks. No joy for Dawkins on that attempt.
Dawkins backing away here, and Sparks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dawkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparks can do to turn this around?
Dawkins avoids a kick to the body.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dawkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dawkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sparks, who protects the arm well.
Dawkins working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to advance position but Sparks won't allow it.
Sparks trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawkins not doing much here.
Dawkins wants to control but Sparks is keeping him busy.
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.
Dawkins trying to mount his opponent but Sparks defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sparks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dawkins's head.
Dawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawkins misses the body punch
and Sparks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dawkins throws a body punch but Sparks moves out of range.
Dawkins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparks sprawls well initially but Dawkins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dawkins trying to pass the guard but Sparks defending well.
Sparks wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is trying to maintain the position but Dawkins is very close to passing his half guard.
Dawkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dawkins works his way into full mount!
Dawkins controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four 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.
Dawkins looking to ground and pound but Sparks is blocking nicely.
Dawkins looking to control but Sparks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jack Dawkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dawkins throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dawkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sparks is looking to escape.
Dawkins wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dawkins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sparks is fending him off so far but Dawkins persists. Nope, Sparks circles away and we're back to standing.
Dawkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dawkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dawkins misses with a body shot.
Sparks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dawkins's head.
Sparks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dawkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparks connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jack Dawkins has been cut.
Dawkins shoots in and bounces Sparks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins postures up in Sparks's guard and throws a big left but Sparks blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins stays in close to Sparks's body and controls the position.
Dawkins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparks for as long as he can get away with.
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Sparks keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dawkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dawkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sparks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dawkins was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparks finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dawkins is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dawkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sparks working a defensive guard here.
Dawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Allen Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dawkins preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins looking to sit in guard and control but Sparks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparks throws a big elbow that misses.
Dawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparks is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawkins has wrist control.
Dawkins is trying to control the position but Sparks postures up.
Sparks stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Dawkins has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Sparks manages to get his head free but now Dawkins has transitioned to an armbar! Sparks grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Dawkins! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Dawkins!
A victorious Jack Dawkins thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonatan Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karukef Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kingston has chosen Basshunter- DotA as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karukef Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingston moves away from the strike by Jose.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kingston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
Jose half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jose dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jose ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jose bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kingston sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jose working the ground and pound but Kingston is defending the strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jose misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kingston defending against the ground and pound.
Jose is staying tight to Kingston's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jose landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kingston is pushing Jose's head away, looking to escape. Jose manages to hold on to the position though.
Jose lands a few punches from side control.
Kingston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jose is working Kingston over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kingston parries the strikes from Jose easily there. Jose is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kingston to escape.
Kingston gets back to half guard.
Jose not doing much here.
Jose lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jose. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose is looking to take a break and control but Kingston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jose lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jose is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jose is stalling here. Kingston is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kingston has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jose might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jose can't do much from the bottom here.
My spies in Tokyo Totally Gym + Sauna inform me that Kingston has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose manages to get back to half guard.
Jose looking for submissions off his back.
Jose wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston wants to take a breather but Jose is having none of it.
Jose trying to hold on to Kingston's head to control him but Kingston postures up.
Jose moves into full guard.
Jose working a defensive guard here.
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 Jonatan Jose will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kingston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kingston lands a lovely overhand right.
Kingston gets caught flat footed, as Jose shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jose wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Kingston is looking to stand up but Jose isn't so interested in that idea.
Kingston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jose scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kingston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston keeping full guard, as Jose tries to pass.
Jose works over Kingston with some ground and pound from guard.
Kingston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jose from controlling successfully.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jose.
Jose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jose is looking to work some ground and pound but Kingston has wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Kingston misses.
Kingston's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kingston duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jose tries to counter by clinching up but Kingston breaks away and moves out of range.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston lands a two punch combo.
Kingston misses with a double jab
and Jose counters with a single leg into guard. Kingston didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jose chips away with some ground and pound.
Jose trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jose throwing strikes but missing.
Jose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Jose is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jose throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kingston throws a right hand that Jose ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose also avoids with ease.
Kingston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kingston throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jose counters with a shoot takedown. Kingston fights it but they end up in guard.
Jose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kingston wants to stand up but Jose is controlling him.
Jose throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jose manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kingston manages to get himself to full guard.
Jose keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kingston's head.
Jose stops Kingston from standing up.
Kingston looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonatan Jose dominated that second round.
That's time! Jose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
As Kingston tries to get set, Jose tries to push him back and clinch up but Kingston manages to avoid the attempt.
Jose tries to clinch up but Kingston circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
Kingston misses with an uppercut. Jose saw that one coming.
Jose moves forwards but Kingston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jose throws a right hand that Kingston ducks under and follows up with a left that Kingston also avoids with ease.
Karukef Kingston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kingston.
Kingston misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Kingston.
Kingston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jose.
Jose takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose misses with a few strikes there.
Kingston is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jose fails with the takedown.
Jose dodges the punch combination from Kingston.
Jose shoots in but no luck this time.
Kingston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jose moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jose tries to counter by clinching up but Kingston breaks away and moves out of range.
Jose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonatan Jose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kingston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kingston blocks an uppercut.
Kingston is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston being controlled against the cage.
Jose struggles to land a body shot inside as Kingston controls his hands.
Jose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kingston fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kingston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jose.
Kingston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Kingston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kingston fails to land with a series of punches.
Karukef Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jose moves away.
Kingston misses with a wild combination.
Jose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jose swinging wildly here.
Jonatan Jose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kingston.
Kingston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Jose is just out of range.
Jose feinted with a counter takedown.
Jose gets the takedown into side control.
Jose is chipping away with strikes.
Karukef Kingston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose working away.
Jose in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jose 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.
Jose moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kingston takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karukef Kingston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jose 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonatan Jose!
A victorious Jonatan Jose thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazumi Okamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vicious has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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192 lbs
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199 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazumi Okamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sid Vicious!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicious throws a series of punches but Okamura moves out of range.
Okamura is looking to counter the offense by Vicious and move into the clinch.
Vicious misses with the combination.
A big right from Okamura misses.
Okamura moves into range and clinches up with Vicious.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the head but Vicious blocks with his arms.
Vicious is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vicious misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vicious.
Vicious lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vicious swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vicious misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okamura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vicious doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamura scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sid Vicious has been cut.
Okamura misses with a knee strike.
Okamura misses with a knee strike.
Okamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okamura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vicious's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Okamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vicious's brow.
Okamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vicious is defending well for now.
Okamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Okamura takes a shot to the head.
Vicious will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okamura up against the cage.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the head but Vicious blocks with his arms.
Vicious wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vicious blocks an elbow strike.
Vicious lands with a light punch inside.
Vicious lands a shoulder strike.
Vicious has had enough of the clinch but Okamura keeps him there for the moment.
Vicious avoids the elbow strike from Okamura, against the cage.
Vicious throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicious blocks the elbow strike.
Vicious stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okamura blocks an uppercut.
Vicious wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vicious is trying to force a seperation but Okamura has the dominant position.
Okamura being controlled against the cage.
Vicious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicious checks a low kick from Okamura.
Vicious explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okamura moves into range and clinches up with Vicious.
Okamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vicious throws a punch but it's blocked by Okamura.
Vicious is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Okamura is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicious pushes Okamura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vicious tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okamura avoids it.
A short uppercut from Vicious.
Okamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Vicious has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vicious's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Okamura crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vicious - the referee stops the clock and Okamura gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vicious. Okamura manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vicious tries a low kick but Okamura avoids it.
Vicious tests Okamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vicious scores with a push kick.
Vicious finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vicious throws a good cross that connects.
Vicious finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick by Okamura misses
and Vicious counters with a stiff right hand.
Okamura is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okamura throws a lazy head kick
and Vicious counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vicious.
Oh Okamura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vicious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sid Vicious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vicious.
and Vicious counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Okamura! He's just covering up as Vicious starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Vicious!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sid Vicious made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Kazumi Okamura was interviewed post fight and said 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Ellenbogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riccardo Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymour Ellenbogen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Riccardo Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellenbogen throws the left hand but Rodriguez avoids the punch easily.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Ellenbogen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ellenbogen tried to score with a low kick but Rodriguez checks it.
Ellenbogen misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez wants to clinch up but Ellenbogen keeps it at a distance.
Ellenbogen just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodriguez throws out a counter right but Ellenbogen avoids it with no problem.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ellenbogen misses with a right hand
and Rodriguez counters with a three punch combo that has Ellenbogen backing up. Ellenbogen nods at Rodriguez to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodriguez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellenbogen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ellenbogen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Ellenbogen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rodriguez! But no joy.
Ellenbogen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rodriguez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Ellenbogen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodriguez's guard.
Ellenbogen tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Ellenbogen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodriguez trying to keep a closed guard but Ellenbogen is proving a slippery customer.
Ellenbogen wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellenbogen won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ellenbogen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Ellenbogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up.
Ellenbogen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Despite the aggression on Rodriguez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ellenbogen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range and Ellenbogen settles back down.
Ellenbogen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ellenbogen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rodriguez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ellenbogen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ellenbogen drops his hands momentarily and Rodriguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez moves in looking to clinch but Ellenbogen pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellenbogen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Ellenbogen ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seymour Ellenbogen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ellenbogen is defended easily by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throws a counter combo.
Ellenbogen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rodriguez moves out of range as Ellenbogen strikes.
Rodriguez tries to clinch there but Ellenbogen circles away.
Ellenbogen gets tackled into the cage by Rodriguez. Rodriguez maintains the clinch.
Ellenbogen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellenbogen.
As Ellenbogen backs off Rodriguez throws a huge counter combo but Ellenbogen manages to avoid it all.
Ellenbogen throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Ellenbogen drives through with a takedown into Rodriguez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen looking to pass the guard.
Ellenbogen throws a big elbow that misses.
Ellenbogen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Ellenbogen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Ellenbogen pushes down on Rodriguez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ellenbogen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rodriguez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Ellenbogen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez gets caught flat footed, as Ellenbogen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ellenbogen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ellenbogen being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Ellenbogen from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Ellenbogen tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenbogen being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ellenbogen is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Ellenbogen tries to counter by clinching up but Rodriguez breaks away and moves out of range.
Ellenbogen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriguez trying to stall but Ellenbogen improves his position.
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.
A head punch on the inside from Rodriguez fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodriguez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
Ellenbogen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellenbogen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ellenbogen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ellenbogen scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellenbogen misses the target.
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Ellenbogen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellenbogen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellenbogen tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
Ellenbogen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ellenbogen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ellenbogen controlling the position from side mount.
Ellenbogen is trying to get an arm triangle but Rodriguez is defending well.
Ellenbogen scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Rodriguez tries to buck Ellenbogen off but Ellenbogen is having none of it.
Ellenbogen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Ellenbogen is really struggling to control Rodriguez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seymour Ellenbogen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ellenbogen keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ellenbogen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Ellenbogen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ellenbogen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ellenbogen shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodriguez misses.
Ellenbogen successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellenbogen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ellenbogen won't allow Rodriguez to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenbogen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellenbogen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Rodriguez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez keeping full guard, as Ellenbogen tries to pass.
Ellenbogen is working hard here to advance position.
Ellenbogen postures up in Rodriguez's guard and throws a big left but Rodriguez blocks it.
Seymour Ellenbogen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ellenbogen is working Rodriguez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ellenbogen controlling from the top position.
Ellenbogen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Riccardo Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ellenbogen missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez stalks Ellenbogen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ellenbogen's face. Ellenbogen staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Ellenbogen.
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Ellenbogen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rodriguez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ellenbogen cracks Rodriguez with a solid left hand.
Ellenbogen wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Ellenbogen prevents Rodriguez from getting back to his feet.
Ellenbogen scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rodriguez trying to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ellenbogen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Riccardo Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellenbogen breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seymour Ellenbogen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ellenbogen, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seymour Ellenbogen!
After winning the bout, Seymour Ellenbogen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Patrick McDonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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214 lbs
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202 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jiu Jitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Patrick McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jitsu counters with a low kick, right behind McDonnell 's knee.
Jitsu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Jitsu's shoulder, as Jitsu tries to avoid the shot.
McDonnell dives in and scores a takedown into Jitsu's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDonnell is aware though and is defending well.
McDonnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonnell has managed to get both his arms back between Jitsu's legs - danger averted.
McDonnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jitsu's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonnell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jitsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDonnell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDonnell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McDonnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jitsu keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
McDonnell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jitsu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDonnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jitsu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonnell has managed to get both his arms back between Jitsu's legs - danger averted.
McDonnell wants to control from the top but Jitsu keeps moving.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
McDonnell stopping the sweep attempt from Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jitsu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonnell controls the pace.
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jitsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but McDonnell pushes his legs off easily.
McDonnell looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu striking off his back, scoring a few points.
McDonnell passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is in trouble now - McDonnell has advanced to mount!
Jitsu is bucking up trying to escape but McDonnell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McDonnell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jitsu has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jitsu is in all sorts of trouble here.
McDonnell wants to control the pace but Jitsu is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jitsu postures up.
Jitsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDonnell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jitsu has McDonnell in his guard.
McDonnell looking to pass the guard.
Jitsu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patrick McDonnell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jitsu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McDonnell sprawls well initially but Jitsu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jitsu is looking for a kimura here.
Jitsu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McDonnell's head.
Jitsu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonnell wants to get back to full guard but Jitsu has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu working away.
Jitsu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonnell, who protects the arm well.
Jitsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McDonnell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jitsu's guard! Nice work there by McDonnell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jitsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonnell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jitsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jitsu looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonnell has picked Jitsu up and slammed him! Jitsu can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonnell manages to pass to side control!
Jitsu tries to buck McDonnell off but McDonnell is having none of it.
Jitsu manages to work his way to half guard, despite McDonnell's best efforts.
Jitsu is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
McDonnell is looking for a kimura but Jitsu is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDonnell to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell is pressing down on Jitsu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jitsu is holding on for now.
McDonnell wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
McDonnell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McDonnell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jitsu keeps working.
Jitsu wants to get back to full guard.
McDonnell is trying to control. Jitsu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jitsu tries to roll over but McDonnell keeps him under control.
McDonnell blocks the strikes from Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McDonnell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Jitsu moves out of range.
McDonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jitsu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jitsu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jitsu was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a kick to the body.
Jitsu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McDonnell throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Jitsu feinted with a counter takedown.
Jitsu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jitsu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonnell sprawls well. McDonnell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jitsu gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patrick McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Jitsu moves out of range.
McDonnell lands with a hook. Jitsu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Jitsu's shoulder, as Jitsu tries to avoid the shot.
Jitsu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jitsu there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
McDonnell throws a good cross that connects.
McDonnell stuffs the takedown.
McDonnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell lunges at Jitsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jitsu's hand.
McDonnell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jitsu fails with the takedown.
Jitsu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McDonnell catches Jitsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Jitsu slips the punch.
McDonnell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jitsu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jitsu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonnell stacks Jitsu on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDonnell!
McDonnell lands an elbow.
McDonnell wants to control but Jitsu is keeping him busy.
Jitsu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jitsu tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McDonnell presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jitsu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonnell wants to control the pace but Jitsu is squirming around nicely.
Jitsu is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jitsu has given up his back. Will we see McDonnell going for some submissions?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jitsu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McDonnell tries to get the hooks in deep but Jitsu pushed the leg off.
McDonnell looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jitsu taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Patrick McDonnell!
Michael Patrick McDonnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siss Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jesse & Joy - Llorar. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Siss Morrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairchild misses with a wild combination.
Morrow is looking to counter punch.
Fairchild rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ask Fairchild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairchild.
Fairchild misses the shot to the body.
Morrow connects with the punch.
Morrow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at [CBK] Punch-kicker Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Fairchild keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrow.
Fairchild is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fairchild swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrow misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Fairchild there.
Fairchild takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fairchild tries to clinch but Morrow moves out of range.
Fairchild misses with a body punch
and Morrow counters with a stiff right hand.
Fairchild throws a body punch but Morrow moves out of range.
Fairchild circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Fairchild misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fairchild tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairchild lands a jab to the head.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that Morrow avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow throws an overhand right that lands on Fairchild's shoulder, as Fairchild tries to avoid the shot.
Fairchild rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fairchild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrow.
Siss Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fairchild throws a body punch but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairchild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairchild misses with a two punch combination.
Fairchild tries to move into range but Morrow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Morrow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fairchild throws a series of punches but Morrow moves out of range.
Morrow throws a good cross that connects.
Morrow lands a nice hook to Fairchild's body. Fairchild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fairchild shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrow pinned against the cage. Morrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fairchild is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fairchild throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairchild throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fairchild is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Morrow rather than just go for the knockout.
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!
Fairchild moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild throws a hook but Morrow blocks it.
Fairchild misses the shot to the body.
Morrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Morrow.
Fairchild looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Morrow wants to clinch.
Morrow lands the left hand.
Some wild striking there from Fairchild.
Fairchild moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrow throwing a counter right hand but Fairchild manages to avoid it.
Fairchild looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrow is just out of range.
Morrow throws a nice looking combination but Fairchild bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fairchild forces Morrow back against the cage and clinches.
Morrow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairchild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fairchild working Morrow over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Morrow fails to land.
Morrow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairchild throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrow.
Fairchild pushes Morrow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fairchild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morrow lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fairchild gets through Morrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairchild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairchild throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morrow.
Fairchild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrow lands a shoulder strike.
Morrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Morrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fairchild missing with knees to the body.
Morrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairchild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairchild trying to land knees to the body.
Fairchild swings wildly with an uppercut but Morrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fairchild backwards.
Fairchild trying to land knees to the body.
Fairchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrow's elbow.
Fairchild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairchild throws a head punch that misses.
Fairchild tries to work over Morrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairchild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairchild lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fairchild sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrow defending well though.
Morrow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morrow looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ask Fairchild dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Fairchild.
Ask Fairchild is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morrow missing with a left hand there. Fairchild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairchild slips a jab from Morrow.
Morrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fairchild.
A punch combination from Fairchild misses.
Morrow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fairchild misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Morrow smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrow loads up on a big right hand but Fairchild slips the punch.
Fairchild shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Fairchild does no damage.
Fairchild uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrow.
Fairchild unleashes a big counter combination but Morrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fairchild tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrow defends well and Fairchild ends up having to push Morrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morrow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fairchild with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fairchild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrow darts in and clinches Fairchild up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairchild misses with a body punch.
Fairchild keeps control of Morrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrow.
Ask Fairchild seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morrow.
Morrow is trying to break the clinch but Fairchild has him pressed against the cage.
Morrow working hard to break the clinch.
Fairchild misses with the head strike.
Morrow tries to break the clinch but Fairchild is controlling the position.
Fairchild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morrow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fairchild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Morrow working hard to break the clinch.
Morrow is trying to break the clinch but Fairchild is controlling him.
Morrow is trying to break free.
Fairchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrow's elbow.
Morrow is trying to force a seperation but Fairchild has the dominant position.
Morrow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Morrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fairchilds head.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Fairchild.
Fairchild struggles to land a body shot inside as Morrow controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow tries to break free but Fairchild pushes him back against the cage.
Fairchild gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Morrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrow wants to stand but Fairchild is controlling the position.
Fairchild got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairchild has managed to get both his arms back between Morrow's legs - danger averted.
Fairchild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fairchild postures up in Morrow's guard and throws a big left but Morrow blocks it.
Fairchild is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fairchild has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fairchild doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fairchild manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fairchild working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Morrow wants to stand up but Fairchild is controlling him.
Fairchild throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.
Morrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Morrow seems keen to control Fairchild's posture.
Fairchild passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrow can't do much from the bottom here.
Fairchild trying to control the action but Morrow is working from the bottom.
Morrow wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Fairchild scoring with punches and elbows.
Fairchild looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Morrow is avoiding damage well.
Morrow throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Morrow tries to clinch but Fairchild moves out of range.
Morrow rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fairchild counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fairchild.
Fairchild throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fairchild defends well.
Fairchild stands up over Morrow, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fairchild throwing strikes but missing.
Fairchild wants to control from the top but Morrow keeps moving.
Fairchild prevents Morrow from getting back to his feet.
Fairchild got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fairchild has managed to get both his arms back between Morrow's legs - danger averted.
Morrow is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ask Fairchild will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fairchild stuns Morrow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fairchild digs a good body shot into Morrow's ribs.
Fairchild staying out of range there.
Morrow throws a looping overhand right but Fairchild ducks down to avoid it.
Morrow forces Fairchild back against the cage and clinches.
Morrow is trying to break the clinch but Fairchild is controlling him.
Fairchild can't find room to land a body shot as Morrow controls the action.
Morrow blocking some punches.
Morrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fairchild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fairchild misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild misses with some punches.
Fairchild goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morrow prevents it.
Fairchild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Morrow can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morrow's elbow.
Morrow takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fairchild.
Fairchild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morrow blocks a body shot from Fairchild.
Fairchild misses with some punches.
Morrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fairchild.
Fairchild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fairchild crunches a lovely knee into Morrow's ribcage.
Fairchild lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morrow backwards.
Morrow takes a shot to the head.
Morrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fairchild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrow is trying to break the clinch but Fairchild is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fairchild.
Morrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morrow prevents a body shot from Fairchild.
Fairchild utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairchild tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morrow avoids it.
Morrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fairchild backwards.
Fairchild has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fairchild prevents Morrow from breaking the clinch.
Morrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairchild backwards.
Fairchild crunches a lovely knee into Morrow's ribcage.
Fairchild working aggressively here.
Fairchild working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Morrow blocking some punches.
Fairchild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrow working hard to break the clinch.
Fairchild has a couple of punches blocked by Morrow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow lands a hook that snaps the head of Fairchild backwards.
Morrow on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morrow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fairchild misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fairchild has Morrow pressed against the cage, preventing Morrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morrow tries to break free but Fairchild pushes him back against the cage.
Morrow gets underhooks to prevent Fairchild's takedown attempt.
Ask Fairchild is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrow lands a shoulder strike.
Morrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fairchild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrow is looking to break free of the clinch but Fairchild has double underhooks.
Fairchild misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morrow.
Morrow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fairchild using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is trying to break free.
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fairchild throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Morrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Fairchild shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrow as he avoids it easily.
Morrow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Siss Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ask Fairchild.
Morrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fairchild manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fairchild tests Morrow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Morrow misses the target.
Morrow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sloppy strikes from Morrow. Those never looked like landing.
Morrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fairchild instigates a clinch.
Fairchild is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morrow is defending well for now.
Fairchild trying to land knees to the body.
Fairchild throws a punch but it's blocked by Morrow.
Siss Morrow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrow scores with a shot to the side of Fairchild's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ask Fairchild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fairchild winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ask Fairchild!
An out of breath Ask Fairchild thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Jabber (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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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
10 - 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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan swings for the body but Jabber moves out of range.
Juan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A lazy left from Jabber finds it's target.
Juan moves into range and clinches up with Jabber.
Juan gets through Jabber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Juan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Juan lands a nice elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Jabber.
Jabber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Juan blocks an uppercut.
Jabber blocks an uppercut.
Jabber lands with a right to the head.
Juan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Juan lands a hook that snaps the head of Jabber backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Jabber.
Jabber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Juan tries a body shot but Jabber blocks it.
Jabber on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jabber is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Jabber fails to land.
Juan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juan.
Jabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Juan uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Juan misses with an elbow over the top.
Juan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Juan.
Jabber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jabber misses with the head strike.
Jabber is trying to break the clinch but Juan has him pressed against the cage.
Jabber misses with a punch on the inside.
Jabber avoiding damage as Juan throws knees to the body.
Juan is trying to trip Jabber. He has hold of a leg but Jabber is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Juan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jabber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabber is keeping the position for now.
Juan throws a big right hand that misses.
Juan looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabber trying to keep a closed guard but Juan is proving a slippery customer.
Jabber looking for a sweep. Not yet Jabber, not yet.
Juan is looking to pass into half guard but Jabber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jabber is in guard.
Juan 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.
Juan looking to control.
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.
Jabber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Juan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabber is one step ahead there.
Juan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan is adopting a defensive guard.
Jabber works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juan wants to improve his position but Jabber is controlling well.
Juan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jabber is working away from the top position though.
Juan tries to get to full guard but Jabber has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Juan moves into full guard.
Jabber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Juan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Juan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jabber dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jabber has picked Juan up and slammed him! Juan can't keep hold of the triangle and Jabber manages to pass to side control!
Jabber moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sean Juan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Juan takes the fight into the clinch.
Jabber tries to throw a body punch but Juan avoids it by throwing Jabber back against the cage.
Juan can't find room to land a body shot as Jabber controls the action.
Sean Juan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Juan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jabber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jabber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jabber as the two fighters clinch.
Juan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jabber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jabber's defenses.
Juan misses with an elbow strike.
Juan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juan tries to land knees in the clinch but Jabber avoids the damage to the body.
Jabber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Juan.
Juan works on Jabber's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan cracks Jabber with a nice body shot.
Juan working aggressively here.
Juan has Jabber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jabber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jabber breaks from the clinch.
Jabber misses with a few strikes there.
Jabber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juan.
Jabber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Juan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Juan drops his hands momentarily and Jabber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Juan.
Juan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Juan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jim Jabber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juan misses with a hook.
Jabber throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Juan shoots in looking for a takedown. Jabber tries to sprawl out of it but Juan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jabber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan moves forwards but Jabber connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jabber cracks Juan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Juan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jabber finish him?
Juan is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Jabber has cracked Juan with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Jabber lands another huge swinging hook and Juan tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Juan, before Jabber can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jim Jabber!
A relieved looking Jim Jabber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadija Tadic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karbal Lindi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karbal Lindi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadija Tadic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karbal Lindi!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tadic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lindi, who protects the arm well.
Tadic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lindi keeps working.
Lindi tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindi wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Tadic has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Lindi's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Lindi is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Tadic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tadija Tadic!
Tadija Tadic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Karbal Lindi had this to say: 'Just bad luck'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands comes into the arena with Still blaring out of the sound system. Hermano has chosen Uniikki - Pätkätöis as his entrance music. Pelle Hermano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano throws a shot from downtown. Scissorhands moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hermano thows a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it
and Scissorhands counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermano throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scissorhands tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hermano is in Scissorhands's guard.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
Scissorhands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hermano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands looking for a guillotine here but Hermano defends easily.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands looking for a sweep. Not yet Scissorhands, not yet.
Scissorhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scissorhands looking for a guillotine here but Hermano defends easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hermano working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hermano slips nicely into half guard.
Scissorhands's coaches at Beast Cartel have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Scissorhands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scissorhands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
Scissorhands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hermano with a nice head shot there.
Scissorhands wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hermano is now in half guard.
Hermano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scissorhands does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scissorhands trying to control from the bottom.
Hermano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is trying to control the action in half guard but Scissorhands is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hermano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hermano performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scissorhands manages to get to full guard.
Hermano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hermano throwing strikes from guard but Scissorhands blocks nicely.
That's four 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.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Hermano connects with a couple of short punches.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Hermano from controlling successfully.
Scissorhands will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Scissorhands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scissorhands controls Hermano momentarily but Hermano frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scissorhands takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pelle Hermano dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermano. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hermano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scissorhands.
Hermano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hermano slips a jab and a cross from Scissorhands.
Hermano misses with a two punch combination.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Scissorhands.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
And Hermano tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Hermano with the counter takedown but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Hermano moved out of range nicely.
Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a head kick but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Hermano moved away.
Hermano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
Hermano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hermano avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Hermano's front leg.
Hermano wants to land a leg kick but Scissorhands is out of range.
Hermano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scissorhands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hermano.
Hermano misses with a hook.
Scissorhands throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hermano avoids it.
Scissorhands tries to move into range but Hermano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scissorhands lands a nice looking body shot.
Hermano is looking to clinch.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scissorhands needs to keep his hands up - Hermano had a free shot at his head there.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Hermano moves out of range easily.
Scissorhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hermano. That did some damage!
A cross from Scissorhands lands.
Scissorhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scissorhands is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Scissorhands on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scissorhands lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
letting Scissorhands counter with a right hand.
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scissorhands has time to react.
Hermano checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Hermano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scissorhands connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scissorhands lands with a nice body kick.
Scissorhands on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. Hermano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hermano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hermano throws a nice looking combination but Scissorhands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hermano dodges the punch combination from Scissorhands.
Hermano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Scissorhands misses its target.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hermano is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks.
Scissorhands works Hermano's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands ducks under a wild hook from Hermano.
Scissorhands loads up on a big right hand but Hermano slips the punch.
Scissorhands wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scissorhands thows a leg kick but Hermano checks it
and Hermano counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Scissorhands!
Scissorhands gets back to half guard.
Hermano wants to control but Scissorhands is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissorhands wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Hermano shoots for a double leg takedown but Scissorhands sprawls well. He's pushed Hermano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scissorhands 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 Hermano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hermano shoots and misses
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
Hermano takes one to the chin there.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Hermano slips under a jab.
Hermano throws a solid leg kick but Scissorhands takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hermano.
Scissorhands misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Hermano.
A low kick from Hermano is predictable there
and Scissorhands counters with a two punch combo.
Hermano staying out of range there.
Scissorhands cracks Hermano with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scissorhands. Scissorhands circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hermano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot by Hermano.
Scissorhands lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hermano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
Scissorhands's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scissorhands duly obliges.
A big left from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands tests Hermano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scissorhands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
letting Scissorhands counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hermano can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Scissorhands keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scissorhands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermano looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
Scissorhands was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Hermano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Scissorhands. Hermano shrugs it off though.
Hermano shoots in and drives through. Scissorhands sprawls well.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Hermano.
Scissorhands looks to land a left hand but Hermano moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hermano. That snapped Scissorhands's head back.
Hermano connects with an inside leg kick.
Hermano throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Scissorhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermano walks into a left hand.
Scissorhands scores with a sloppy right hand. Hermano should have avoided that one.
Scissorhands slips under a jab from Hermano.
Scissorhands is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Scissorhands sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hermano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Hermano misses
and Scissorhands counters with a straight right hand.
Hermano slips a jab and a cross from Scissorhands.
Hermano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scissorhands throws a looping overhand right but Hermano ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands works the jab nicely.
Hermano works Scissorhands's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Hermano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scissorhands's corner calls for a 1-2. Scissorhands obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scissorhands tries to bum rush Hermano with a series of wild strikes but Hermano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hermano can do to turn this around?
Scissorhands will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scissorhands misses with a head kick.
Hermano throws a leg kick but Scissorhands sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hermano is looking to slow Scissorhands down with leg kicks.
Hermano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scissorhands lands a jab to the nose.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hermano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Scissorhands lands a jab to Hermano's midsection.
Hermano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Scissorhands there.
Hermano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hermano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Scissorhands misses with a kick to the body.
Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it.
Hermano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick.
Hermano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scissorhands is fending him off so far but Hermano persists. Nope, Scissorhands circles away and we're back to standing.
Scissorhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hermano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the side of Hermano's head but Hermano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands takes one on the button.
Scissorhands works Hermano's body with a nice hook.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermano misses with a low kick as Scissorhands jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Scissorhands misses the target.
Hermano lands a really nice looking cross but Scissorhands seems unphased.
Hermano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hermano's corner calls for a 1-2. Hermano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scissorhands lands with a straight right. Hermano didn't see that one coming.
Hermano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hermano works Scissorhands's body with a nice hook.
Hermano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hermano throws a right hand that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hermano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with some punches.
Scissorhands throws a punch but it's blocked by Hermano.
Hermano can't find room to land a body shot as Scissorhands controls the action.
Scissorhands works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Scissorhands is pushing down on Hermano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hermano is fighting to maintain full guard but Scissorhands has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scissorhands is working for a kimura but Hermano is defending it quite comfortably.
Hermano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scissorhands trying to pass the guard but Hermano defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano wants to get back to full guard.
Hermano looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scissorhands is keen to just control but Hermano is a slippery customer.
Scissorhands is looking to advance position but Hermano won't allow it.
Scissorhands is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hermano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Hermano is staying active underneath Scissorhands, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Scissorhands trying to pass the guard but Hermano defending well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hermano checks the leg kick.
Scissorhands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hermano's calf.
Hermano moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands scores with a punch to the head.
Hermano misses with a straight right.
Scissorhands lands with a hook. Hermano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands had his way with Pelle Hermano in that round.
That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Scissorhands scores with a hook to the body. Hermano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scissorhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hermano shoots and misses
and Scissorhands finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Scissorhands blocks the low kick.
Hermano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hermano throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Hermano drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hermano.
Hermano tries to clinch up.
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scissorhands was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scissorhands chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hermano can pounce on him.
Hermano misses with a straight right.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hermano checks the leg kick.
And Hermano tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hermano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hermano shoots in but Scissorhands avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hermano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scissorhands backs up against the cage.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Hermano's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermano tries to avoid it.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Scissorhands misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermano. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Hermano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hermano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Scissorhands swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Hermano moves away and avoids it.
Scissorhands scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hermano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hermano misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hermano.
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Hermano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scissorhands's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Hermano moves out of range.
Scissorhands thuds a left hand into Hermano's body.
Hermano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Hermano checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hermano misses with an uppercut
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
Hermano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Hermano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scissorhands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scissorhands lands a nice hook to Hermano's body. Hermano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hermano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
Hermano ducks under a wild hook from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Hermano's front leg but catches the back leg as Hermano tries to avoid it.
Hermano blocks the body kick.
Hermano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Scissorhands. That snapped Hermano's head back.
Scissorhands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hermano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick from Scissorhands.
Hermano jabs Scissorhands to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but Hermano saw it coming and moves away.
Hermano throws a poor cross that misses
and Scissorhands counters with a straight right hand.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hermano misses with a right hand
and Scissorhands counters with a good, hard body kick but Hermano shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scissorhands has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Edward Scissorhands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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