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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Elcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alarcon Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez has chosen War is my destiny as his entrance music. Armando Elcock has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
17 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Armando Elcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alarcon Ramirez !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Elcock enables Ramirez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Elcock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elcock is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ramirez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Elcock blocks nicely.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Elcock has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez is looking to work some ground and pound but Elcock has wrist control.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elcock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez stands up over Elcock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Elcock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ramirez won't allow Elcock to get back to his feet.
Elcock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Elcock is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Elcock checks it.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramirez clobbers Elcock with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Elcock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elcock.
Ramirez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elcock momentarily.
Elcock avoids the body shot from Ramirez .
Elcock looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Armando Elcock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Elcock.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.
Ramirez thumps Elcock with a low kick.
Elcock avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elcock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elcock blocks the body kick.
As Ramirez looks to move away, Elcock throws a big counter combo bu Ramirez just gets out of the way.
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elcock connects with a looping right hand.
Ramirez lands with a nice body kick.
Elcock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramirez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elcock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramirez punishes Elcock's body with a nice straight punch.
Elcock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez tries to land a leg kick but Elcock saw it coming and moves away.
Elcock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramirez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramirez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramirez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elcock's elbow.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elcock blocks a body shot from Ramirez .
Ramirez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
Elcock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Ramirez as he checks the leg kick.
Elcock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez . Elcock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Elcock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez .
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elcock but Elcock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elcock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez .
Armando Elcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alarcon Ramirez .
Elcock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Ramirez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alarcon Ramirez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ramirez darts in and clinches Elcock up against the cage.
Ramirez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Elcock is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramirez prevents Elcock from breaking the clinch.
Elcock breaks from the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Elcock.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez .
A solid body kick from Elcock.
Ramirez checks the leg kick.
Alarcon Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Elcock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Elcock continues to drive forward.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick.
Elcock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ramirez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elcock in his tracks.
Elcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
Elcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elcock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramirez fails with the takedown.
Elcock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alarcon Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elcock staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Elcock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elcock. That did some damage!
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Ramirez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elcock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Elcock throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez 's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
Elcock looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
Elcock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramirez misses with a kick to the body.
Elcock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ramirez 's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
and Elcock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armando Elcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alarcon Ramirez .
Ramirez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez .
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramirez .
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elcock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez .
Elcock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Elcock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elcock.
Elcock lands a nice looking body shot.
Elcock looks to land a combination. Ramirez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Elcock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez goes for a double leg but Elcock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Elcock continues to drive forward.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Elcock moves out of range easily.
Elcock moves out of range of the body kick from Ramirez .
Ramirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elcock is out of range.
Ramirez lands with an overhand left.
A left and a right from Elcock both land. Nice combination.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Elcock is looking to wear down Ramirez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elcock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez .
Ramirez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws a body punch but Elcock moves out of range.
Elcock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ramirez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elcock.
Nice body kick there by Ramirez .
Elcock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ramirez can pounce on him.
Ramirez blocks the body kick.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elcock pinned against the cage. Elcock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Elcock, which made it look bad.
Elcock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Elcock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez looks for the body kick but Elcock saw that one coming.
Elcock is looking to land body kicks.
Elcock lands a jab.
Elcock blocks a jab.
Elcock feints and then cracks Ramirez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramirez down.
Elcock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ramirez .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Elcock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Elcock swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Elcock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Elcock lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramirez is looking to score with low kicks.
Elcock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez .
Elcock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Elcock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez thumps Elcock with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramirez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Ramirez looks to move away, Elcock throws a big counter combo bu Ramirez just gets out of the way.
Elcock works over Ramirez 's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramirez clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramirez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Elcock controls the action.
Elcock prevents a body shot from Ramirez .
Elcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ramirez .
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elcock blocks a body shot from Ramirez .
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elcock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez digs a good hook to Elcock's body.
Ramirez thumps Elcock with a low kick.
Ramirez throws a low kick but Elcock avoids it.
Elcock went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elcock takes a swing at Ramirez 's ribcage but misses.
Elcock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez .
Ramirez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Elcock throws a looping overhand right but Ramirez ducks down to avoid it.
Elcock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elcock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elcock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramirez on the side of the head.
Elcock thows a body kick. Ramirez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Elcock, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Elcock against the cage but Elcock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armando Elcock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alarcon Ramirez .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elcock is out of range.
Ramirez throws a front kick aimed at Elcock's knee but Elcock avoids it well.
Ramirez scores with a body shot.
Elcock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elcock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Elcock throws a chopping leg kick but Ramirez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elcock misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elcock.
Elcock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ramirez jabs at Elcock's body.
Nice cross by Elcock.
Ramirez connects with a leg kick. Elcock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Elcock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elcock looks to land a body kick but Ramirez moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Elcock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Ramirez thuds his shin into the meat of Elcock's side.
Ramirez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elcock throws a series of punches but Ramirez avoids them all with ease.
Elcock misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez .
Elcock lunges at Ramirez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramirez 's hand.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Elcock.
Elcock misses with a wild combination.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Elcock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elcock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Elcock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonni has chosen Chica as his entrance music. Chocolate Al could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaheli Sonni's chin.
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
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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
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chocolate Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Al moved out of range.
Sonni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al can pounce on him.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al.
Sonni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Al throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sonni.
Al keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown but Al shows good takedown defense.
Al dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!
Al clinches.
Sonni is looking to break free of the clinch but Al has double underhooks.
Al misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al tries to throw a body punch but Sonni avoids it by throwing Al back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sonni has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Al holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Al throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al has a couple of punches blocked by Sonni.
Al works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Al has Sonni pushed against the cage.
Sonni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sonni has had enough of the clinch but Al keeps him there for the moment.
Al wants to break free but Sonni has control.
Sonni is trying to break free.
Sonni is looking to break free of the clinch but Al has double underhooks.
Al has Sonni pressed against the cage.
Al breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sonni connects with a nice looking jab.
Al throws a looping overhand right but Sonni ducks down to avoid it.
Sonni takes one on the button.
Sonni wants to slow Al down by chopping away at his legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Al crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sonni - the referee stops the clock and Al gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sonni. Al manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al misses with a wild body shot.
Al lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chocolate Al seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al. That did some damage!
A big right from Al misses.
Al throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sonni takes one to the chin there.
Sonni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Al stuffs the takedown attempt from Sonni. Sonni gets slowly back to his feet.
Al moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Sonni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni slips a jab from Al.
Sonni moves away from the strike by Al.
Sonni feints the counter takedown.
Sonni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al throws out a leg kick but Sonni moves out of range and Al only half commits.
A big right from Al misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sonni, right into the meat.
Al throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sonni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Al doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonni circles away.
Al instigates a clinch.
Al misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonni manages to break the clinch.
Al throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni throws a body punch but Al moves out of range.
Al slaps away a takedown attempt from Sonni, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chocolate Al has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaheli Sonni.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonni has a takedown stuffed.
Al misses with a head kick.
A big left from Sonni misses.
Sonni shoots in and drives through. Al sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Al on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Al misses the target.
Al avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sonni looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Al cracks Sonni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sonni tries to land a front kick but Al steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Al counters by clinching up.
Sonni is trying to push Al away but Al has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Al is leaning against Sonni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chocolate Al 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sonni.
Sonni explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Al tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Al misses.
Sonni is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chocolate Al is winning the standup battle so far.
Al attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Al is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sonni can do to turn this around?
Sonni drives through with a takedown into guard.
Al manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sonni manages to get himself to full guard.
Sonni has a closed guard, preventing Al from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Al lands a body shot.
Al closes the distance and clinches.
Al tries a body shot but Sonni blocks it.
Al keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonni's efforts to push away.
Sonni blocks an uppercut.
Al scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kaheli Sonni has been cut.
Al misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Al effectively controlling the action here.
Al scores with a nice hook to the head.
Al leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al.
Al throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sonni blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Al.
Al can't find room to land a body shot as Sonni controls the action.
Al working aggressively here.
Sonni blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonni.
Stalling in the clinch from Al.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Al gets through Sonni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Al misses with the head strike.
Al scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Al.
Al breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sonni throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Al.
Al misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sonni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al has him pressed against the cage.
Al misses with a punch to the body.
Al working aggressively here.
Sonni prevents a body shot from Al.
Al tries to work over Sonni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chocolate Al dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaheli Sonni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sonni fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Al on the side of the head.
Al scores with a sloppy right hand. Sonni should have avoided that one.
Sonni checks a low kick from Al.
Sonni takes one on the button.
Sonni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonni motions for Al to come forward. Sonni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al throws a head kick but Sonni moves out of range.
Al looks to score with a jab to the body but Sonni is just out of range.
Sonni only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No luck for Sonni with that takedown attempt.
Sonni looks to land a body kick but Al moved away.
Al was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sonni throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Al tries to counter by clinching up but Sonni breaks away and moves out of range.
Al knocks Sonni to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Sonni is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al tries to stand but Sonni is controlling his head.
Sonni is still in real trouble! Can Al finish him?
Sonni can't do much from the bottom here.
Sonni seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Al decides to stand back up. Al steps back and let's Sonni get back to his feet.
Sonni scores with a nice head shot.
Sonni fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Al checks it well.
Al tries to clinch but Sonni moves out of range.
Al chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sonni.
Al looks to land a combination but Sonni avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sonni was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sonni in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sonni trying to control the position but Al is working away.
Sonni is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sonni cracks Al with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al wants to control but Sonni postures up.
Sonni wants to control but Al is keeping him busy.
Al struggling a bit here.
Chocolate Al is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaheli Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sonni is looking to take a break and control but Al is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sonni goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Al has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sonni but great work by Al.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sonni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sonni.
Al doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonni circles away.
Al lands a right hook to the body.
Al moves out of range of the body kick.
Al misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sonni.
Al looks to throw the jab but Sonni is out of range.
Sonni shoots in but no luck this time.
Chocolate Al has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaheli Sonni.
A bone on bone clash there as Al blocks the leg kick.
Al has Sonni up against the cage in a clinch.
Sonni's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chocolate Al showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Al, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chocolate Al!
After the fight, Chocolate Al was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aigars Senko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Nevin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Senko comes to the cage accompanied by will.i.am T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever) . Nevin has chosen Twin Atlantic - Free as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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142 lbs
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aigars Senko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bill Nevin!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Senko takes a swing at Nevin's ribcage but misses.
Nevin misses with a body kick.
Senko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Senko scores with a nice right hand.
Nevin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Senko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nevin's head.
Senko tests Nevin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Senko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nevin blocks a jab.
Nevin flicks out a counter leg kick but Senko steps away.
Senko misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Senko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nevin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Senko counters with a good low kick that Nevin was not able to check.
Senko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Senko throws a head kick but Nevin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin 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.
Nevin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Senko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nevin's calf.
Senko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nevin. That did some damage!
Senko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nevin lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Senko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nevin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nevin connects with a crisp jab.
Senko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nevin can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevin. Senko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Senko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nevin manages to avoid it.
Nevin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Senko lands a head shot.
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!
Nevin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Senko looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nevin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Senko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nevin.
Nevin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Senko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nevin slips a straight right by Senko.
Nevin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nevin throws a leg kick but Senko moved away.
Senko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Senko motions for Nevin to come forward. Senko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nevin! But no joy.
Senko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Senko misses.
Senko misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nevin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Senko fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nevin checks it well.
Nevin tries a quick counter leg kick but Senko is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nevin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nevin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Senko scores with a hook.
Nevin throws a lazy right hand but Senko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Senko thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nevin looks to land a right hand but Senko moved out of range.
A big left from Senko misses.
Senko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nevin.
Senko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nevin explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Senko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Senko is looking to score with low kicks.
Nevin throws a body punch but Senko moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Senko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Nevin responds with a good body kick, but Senko manages to step out the way in time.
Nevin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nevin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Senko lands with a nice combination. Nevin backs away looking to recover.
Nevin throws a head kick that Senko semi-blocks.
Senko misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Senko.
Senko works Nevin's body with a nice hook.
Senko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nevin.
Senko scores with a head kick. Nevin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Senko.
Senko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aigars Senko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Senko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Senko misses with a wild combination.
Aigars Senko is winning the standup battle so far.
Nevin throws a sloppy body shot
and Nevin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Senko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nevin can do to turn this around?
Senko throws a head kick but Nevin moves out of range.
Nevin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Senko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nevin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Senko throws a jab but it's blocked by Nevin.
Senko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nevin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevin thows a leg kick but Senko checks it
and Senko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Senko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nevin is out of range and Senko settles back down.
Senko throws a right hand that misses
and Nevin counters with a nice uppercut.
Senko misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Senko is able to avoid easily.
Senko looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Senko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nevin!
Senko is rocked!
Nevin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oh Senko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nevin takes a swing at Senko's ribcage but misses.
Senko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nevin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Senko rather than just go for the knockout.
Senko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nevin blocks a head kick by Senko.
Nevin sends Senko crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nevin is motioning to the referee to let Senko up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Senko throws a nice head kick!
Jab by Senko.
Nevin misses with a body punch
and Senko counters with a thumping low kick.
Senko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Senko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nevin under the eye.
Nevin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senko swinging wildly here.
Senko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nevin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Senko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Senko seems to have got his legs back now.
Nevin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Senko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Senko misses
and Nevin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Senko looks to land a right hand but Nevin moved out of range.
Senko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nevin.
Nevin slips under a jab.
Senko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nevin.
Senko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nevin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Senko misses with a right hand
and Nevin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Senko thinking.
Aigars Senko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Senko both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevin. Senko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Senko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nevin scrambles back to his feet.
Senko scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Senko throws a lazy head kick
and Nevin counters with a stiff right hand.
Senko scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senko throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Nevin counter with a right hand.
Senko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nevin ducks under a wild hook from Senko.
Nevin cracks Senko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senko misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Senko.
Nevin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Senko in his tracks.
Senko throws a looping overhand right but Nevin ducks down to avoid it.
Nevin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A good leg kick by Nevin.
Nevin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Senko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nevin.
Nevin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nevin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Senko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Senko lands a lovely overhand right.
Senko slips under a jab.
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 Aigars Senko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Senko bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nevin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Senko.
Nevin throws out a counter right but Senko avoids it with no problem.
Senko misses with a left hand
and Nevin counters with an inside leg kick.
Senko throws a hook to the side of Nevin's head but Nevin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Senko scores with a leg kick.
Senko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nevin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nevin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Senko throws a big counter combination but Nevin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Senko avoids the body shot from Nevin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Senko was well out of range. Poor timing from Nevin.
Senko throws a head kick that misses.
Nevin counters with a body kick.
Senko throws a leg kick but Nevin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Nevin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Senko has got the better of the exchanges.
Senko misses with the body kick
and Nevin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevin throws a series of punches but Senko avoids them all with ease.
Nevin throws a hook to the side of Senko's head but Senko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nevin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Senko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Senko throwing a counter right hand but Nevin manages to avoid it.
Nevin moves out of range as Senko throws a body kick.
Senko misses with a leg kick
and Nevin counters with a straight right hand.
Senko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Senko throws a head kick but Nevin moves out of range.
Senko takes a swing at Nevin's ribcage but misses.
Nevin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Senko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slow jab from Senko misses its intended target.
Nevin lands with an uppercut that bounces Senko off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Senko looks to land a right hand but Nevin moved out of range.
Senko misses with a right hand
and Nevin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Senko's knee momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Nevin blocks the leg kick.
Nevin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Nevin looks to move away, Senko throws a big counter combo bu Nevin just gets out of the way.
Nevin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Senko throws an off balance right hand
and Nevin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Nevin does it's job there.
Senko lands a leg kick that knocks Nevin off balance momentarily.
Senko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nevin on the side of the head.
Senko misses with a low kick as Nevin jumps back.
Senko throws a lazy uppercut
and Nevin counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Senko misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Nevin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Senko.
Senko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nevin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Senko.
Senko throws a sloppy head kick
and Nevin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Senko misses its intended target.
Nevin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bill Nevin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nevin misses with a right hand
and Senko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nevin scores with a hook.
Nevin dodges the punch combination from Senko.
Nevin scores with a jab to the body.
Aigars Senko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Senko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Senko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nevin momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevin lands a nice hook to Senko's body. Senko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nevin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Senko.
Nevin throws a leg kick which misses Senko's front leg but catches the back leg as Senko tries to avoid it.
Nevin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Senko.
Nevin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Senko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nevin throws a body shot but no joy.
Senko lands the left hand.
Senko looks to land a combination but Nevin avoids it well.
Nevin moves away from the strike by Senko.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Nevin.
Well Senko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aigars Senko!
Aigars Senko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Bill Nevin had this to say: 'Sorry mum.....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twelf Thermandin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thermandin has chosen Prelude 12 by Styx as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Twelf Thermandin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thermandin moves away.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
Crunch! Thermandin slams his shin into Kyoraku's torso.
Kyoraku tries to clinch up but Thermandin circles away and keeps his distance.
Thermandin scores with a spinning back kick!
Kyoraku misses with a lunging right hand
so Thermandin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thermandin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kyoraku seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyoraku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thermandin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kyoraku looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kyoraku looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kyoraku!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to control but Thermandin is keeping him busy.
Thermandin tries to bench press Kyoraku off him but Kyoraku keeps the position.
Kyoraku wants to control but Thermandin is keeping him busy.
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Thermandin tries to improve position but can't.
That's two 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.
Kyoraku decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kyoraku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy body kick from Kyoraku
and Thermandin counters with a takedown into side control.
Thermandin working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyoraku is looking to regain half guard here but Thermandin keeps moving and retains side control.
Thermandin cracks Kyoraku with a big elbow.
Kyoraku is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin is trying to control. Kyoraku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thermandin tries to pass to full mount but Kyoraku defends it.
Kyoraku makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kyoraku.
Thermandin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyoraku is retaining full guard.
Kyoraku is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thermandin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyoraku is keeping the position for now.
Thermandin with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kyoraku wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Thermandin is looking to land body kicks.
Thermandin works over Kyoraku's head and body with a nice combination.
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku slaps away a takedown attempt from Thermandin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kyoraku looks to score with a jab to the body but Thermandin is just out of range.
Thermandin misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Kyoraku.
Thermandin ducks under a wild hook from Kyoraku.
Thermandin blocks a head kick by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Kyoraku throws a leg kick but Thermandin checks it.
The fighters circling - Kyoraku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kyoraku tries to clinch up but Thermandin circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Kyoraku.
Thermandin moves out of range as Kyoraku strikes.
Shunsui Kyoraku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kyoraku moves out of range as Thermandin throws a body kick.
Kyoraku connects with a crisp jab.
Thermandin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thermandin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kyoraku looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thermandin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kyoraku dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyoraku moves out of range as Thermandin throws a body kick.
Kyoraku throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyoraku throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thermandin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin gets a clinch.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Thermandin missing with knees to the body.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Thermandin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku taking a breather.
Thermandin tries to work over Kyoraku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thermandin tries a body shot but Kyoraku blocks it.
Thermandin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kyoraku lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thermandin misses with a knee to the head.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks it.
Thermandin lands a shot to the body.
Kyoraku takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku just leaning against Thermandin, taking a breather.
Kyoraku trying to stall but Thermandin improves his position.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kyoraku takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermandin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kyoraku's face.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kyoraku lands a hook that snaps the head of Thermandin backwards.
Thermandin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyoraku blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyoraku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thermandin's elbow.
Kyoraku struggles to land a body shot inside as Thermandin controls his hands.
Twelf Thermandin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Kyoraku is blocking nicely.
Thermandin is working Kyoraku over against the cage.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin lands a good knee to the midsection. Kyoraku won't want to take too many of those.
Kyoraku stalling in the clinch.
Kyoraku misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thermandin misses with the head strike.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyoraku.
Thermandin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kyoraku avoiding damage as Thermandin throws knees to the body.
Thermandin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Kyoraku blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kyoraku lands a shoulder strike.
Kyoraku stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kyoraku lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thermandin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku wants to stall.
Kyoraku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thermandin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyoraku.
Thermandin tries to throw a body punch but Kyoraku avoids it by throwing Thermandin back against the cage.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyoraku avoids it.
Kyoraku takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Thermandin trying to land knees to the body.
Thermandin lands a knee to the head.
Kyoraku on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but Kyoraku blocks it.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Thermandin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kyoraku backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twelf Thermandin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
That kick from Kyoraku tenderised Thermandin's leg. Thermandin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kyoraku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shunsui Kyoraku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kyoraku fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thermandin on the side of the head.
Thermandin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kyoraku tries to land a front kick but Thermandin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kyoraku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kyoraku misses with a straight right.
Kyoraku just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyoraku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku swats away the attempt to clinch by Thermandin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoraku throws a head kick that misses.
Thermandin throws a front kick that sends Kyoraku stumbling back into the cage.
Kyoraku forces Thermandin back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thermandin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kyoraku is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thermandin misses with a knee strike.
Kyoraku taking a breather.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Kyoraku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kyoraku lands with a left to the head.
Thermandin can't get the takedown.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Kyoraku scores with a nice short uppercut.
Twelf Thermandin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Thermandin blocks a body shot from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku is looking to control Thermandin's arms but Thermandin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kyoraku has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Thermandin.
Kyoraku scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kyoraku tries to stall but Thermandin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thermandin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kyoraku lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thermandin or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thermandin scores with a shot to the side of Kyoraku's head.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Thermandin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thermandin looking to throw knees to the head but Kyoraku is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin misses with some punches.
Thermandin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thermandin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thermandin has a couple of punches blocked by Kyoraku.
Thermandin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyoraku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kyoraku working aggressively here.
Thermandin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Kyoraku on the inside.
Thermandin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kyoraku has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thermandin tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Kyoraku tries a body shot but Thermandin blocks it.
Nice body punch from Thermandin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thermandin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shunsui Kyoraku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thermandin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thermandin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kyoraku tries to work over Thermandin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyoraku misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyoraku tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thermandin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kyoraku fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyoraku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thermandin jabs Kyoraku to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Kyoraku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thermandin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kyoraku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thermandin slips a straight right by Kyoraku.
Kyoraku sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thermandin lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twelf Thermandin.
I've got Thermandin 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twelf Thermandin!
Post fight, Twelf Thermandin took to the microphone: 'Lunar is a real legend, but his acquired immune deficiency syndrome clearly showed today. To all witnesses,stay away from trannies and get tested'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Aldo Magetsu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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33
160 lbs
22 - 9 - 1 |
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28
157 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ba Lil III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil III takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magetsu takes one on the button.
Magetsu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Magetsu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lil III.
Lil III lands a nice hook to Magetsu's body. Magetsu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magetsu's corner calls for a 1-2. Magetsu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lil III paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Magetsu blocks the leg kick.
Magetsu lands a jab to Lil III's midsection.
Magetsu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lil III will feel that in the morning.
Lil III throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Magetsu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Magetsu misses.
Lil III darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lil III not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III misses with a head shot. Magetsu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Magetsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lil III throwing strikes from guard but Magetsu blocks nicely.
Magetsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magetsu working a defensive guard here.
Magetsu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lil III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magetsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magetsu pulls Lil III in close to prevent any damage.
Magetsu controls Lil III momentarily but Lil III frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lil III stands up over Magetsu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lil III looking to pass the guard.
Lil III throws a big right hand that misses.
Lil III 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.
Lil III cracks Magetsu with a solid left hand.
Lil III with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magetsu wants to stand but Lil III is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Magetsu. Those never looked like landing.
Lil III closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magetsu did well to prevent Lil III getting side control.
Lil III seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Magetsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lil III is working for a kimura here but Magetsu manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lil III's guard.
Lil III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Magetsu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lil III working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magetsu has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lil III controls his leg.
Lil III wants to improve his position but Magetsu is controlling well.
Magetsu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Lil III looks to land a left hand but Magetsu moved out of range nicely.
Lil III shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lil III showed some decent athleticism there.
Magetsu is defending against the submission attempts here by Lil III.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III 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.
Magetsu throws a lazy right hand but Lil III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lil III defending well as Magetsu loads up on a big left hand.
Magetsu looks to throw the jab but Lil III is out of range.
Magetsu throws a chopping leg kick but Lil III manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lil III lands a nice leg kick that just misses Magetsu's sensitive parts.
Magetsu blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lil III. Magetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magetsu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lil III misses with a straight right.
Lil III steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magetsu.
Nice shot by Lil III.
Magetsu misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Magetsu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lil III somewhat.
Magetsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magetsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lil III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil III fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Magetsu to the ground. Lil III is now in Magetsu's guard.
Lil III wants to control from the top but Magetsu keeps moving.
Lil III is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lil III is pushing down on Magetsu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Magetsu is fighting to maintain full guard but Lil III has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lil III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magetsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lil III missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lil III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu is refusing to be controlled, as Lil III sits in half guard.
Lil III missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lil III seems to be working for a kimura but Magetsu defends the submission attempt.
Lil III seems to be looking for submissions.
Lil III lands with a punch from half guard.
Lil III is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Magetsu defends it well.
Magetsu trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu wants to improve his position but Lil III is controlling well.
Magetsu trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lil III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magetsu tries to avoid it but Lil III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magetsu to the ground. Magetsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aldo Magetsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III throws a nice inside leg kick.
Magetsu misses with a hook.
Lil III throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lil III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magetsu circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ba Lil III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lil III misses with a takedown attempt - Magetsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III scores with a decent looking hook.
Magetsu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lil III on the side of the head.
Magetsu cracks a nice hook into Lil III's ribs.
Magetsu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aldo Magetsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lil III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magetsu.
Magetsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Lil III counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Magetsu is trying to buck Lil III off.
Lil III is looking to take a break and control but Magetsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lil III throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magetsu moves away.
Magetsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magetsu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lil III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lil III throws a hook but Magetsu blocks it.
Magetsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lil III.
Magetsu throws a counter combo.
Magetsu throws a leg kick but Lil III sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magetsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aldo Magetsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lil III drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magetsu wants to get back to his feet but Lil III is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Magetsu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lil III off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lil III loads up on a big right hand but Magetsu slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magetsu slips under a jab.
A jab from Magetsu does it's job there.
Lil III throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lil III throws a jab but it's blocked by Magetsu.
Magetsu punishes Lil III's body with a nice straight punch.
Magetsu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lil III eats them both and turns towards Magetsu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Magetsu misses with a low kick.
Lil III appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lil III.
Magetsu throws a lazy right hand but Lil III sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magetsu with a jab.
Magetsu throws the left hand but Lil III avoids the punch easily.
Lil III changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Magetsu misses with a looping left.
Aldo Magetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Magetsu - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magetsu throws a leg kick but Lil III sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lil III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magetsu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lil III.
Magetsu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lil III.
Magetsu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Magetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Magetsu blocks the low kick.
Magetsu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lil III is rocked!
Lil III lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Lil III is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magetsu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lil III seems to have got his legs back now.
Lil III ducks under a wild hook from Magetsu.
Magetsu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lil III misses the shot to the body.
As Lil III backs off Magetsu throws a huge counter combo but Lil III manages to avoid it all.
Lil III throws a hook but Magetsu blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lil III connects with a nice looking jab.
Lil III misses with a wild body shot.
Lil III closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magetsu to the mat! Magetsu manages to get full guard.
Lil III stands up out of Magetsu's guard for a moment - Magetsu manages to land a nice upkick.
Lil III postures up.
Lil III scoring with some ground and pound.
Magetsu pulls Lil III in close to his closed guard and prevents Lil III from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magetsu controls Lil III momentarily but Lil III frees himself.
Ba Lil III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Magetsu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lil III controls the pace.
Aldo Magetsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lil III trying to control but Magetsu is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lil III stops Magetsu from standing up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lil III shoots in for a takedown but Magetsu shows good takedown defense.
Magetsu tries to break free but Lil III pushes him back against the cage.
Magetsu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magetsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Lil III won't allow it.
Magetsu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magetsu with a nice cross.
Magetsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lil III misses with a hook to the body
and Lil III takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Lil III.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Magetsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lil III has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ba Lil III!
During a confident post fight interview, Ba Lil III thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vidar Heimdall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heimdall comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Beast - Black Ninja. White Goodman struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. 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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33
193 lbs
27 - 12 - 1 |
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36
203 lbs
29 - 12 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vidar Heimdall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, White Goodman!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Goodman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heimdall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goodman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heimdall checks it well.
Heimdall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Goodman misses with a leg kick
and Heimdall counters by clinching up.
Heimdall lands with a light punch inside.
Heimdall misses with a knee to the head.
Heimdall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimdall.
Goodman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heimdall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goodman is looking to slow Heimdall down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman throws a shot to the body.
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Heimdall has taken the fight into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goodman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Heimdall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goodman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Heimdall lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Heimdall wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Goodman is trying to control the action in half guard but Heimdall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Goodman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Heimdall wants to get back to full guard but Goodman has mounted him!
Goodman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heimdall is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heimdall haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goodman is looking to work his way around to Heimdall's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Heimdall is trying to escape the mount.
Goodman wants to finish this one by submission but Heimdall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goodman.
Goodman has control of Heimdall's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Heimdall regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Heimdall is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Heimdall has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Goodman trying to control but Heimdall is having none of it.
Heimdall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Heimdall tries to hold on but Goodman postures up.
Heimdall is looking to improve his position but Goodman isn't that keen on the idea.
Heimdall tries to lock up and control but Goodman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Heimdall is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Goodman has taken his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Heimdall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Goodman keeps control of the position as Heimdall tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Heimdall preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Goodman tests Heimdall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heimdall swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
Heimdall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heimdall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimdall misses with a low kick.
Goodman moves out of range as Heimdall throws a body kick.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Heimdall keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Heimdall misses with a head kick.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heimdall.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodman. That's going to slow Heimdall down.
Heimdall sizes up Goodman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goodman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heimdall checks a leg kick.
Goodman lands with a straight right. Heimdall didn't see that one coming.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Heimdall gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Heimdall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Goodman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimdall tried to counter with a leg kick but Goodman avoided it.
Vidar Heimdall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goodman throws a sloppy head kick and Heimdall moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Heimdall misses its intended target.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heimdall was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
A punch combination from Heimdall misses.
Goodman slips a straight right by Heimdall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Heimdall - that landed with a thud.
Goodman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Goodman just leaning against Heimdall, taking a breather.
Goodman managing to block the knees to the body from Heimdall.
Goodman has a couple of punches blocked by Heimdall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heimdall.
Heimdall landing knees to the head.
A body shot lands from Heimdall.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heimdalls head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall works on Goodman's body with a couple of short punches.
Heimdall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heimdall.
A shot in the inside from Heimdall.
Heimdall tries a knee to the head but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goodman is breathing heavily.
Heimdall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman blocking some punches.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman is trying to pull guard but Heimdall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vidar Heimdall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
A right hook to the body lands for Goodman.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Heimdall controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Heimdall.
Heimdall trying to land knees to the body.
Vidar Heimdall has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heimdall misses with a knee strike.
Heimdall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heimdall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman jumps guard.
Heimdall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Heimdall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Heimdall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Heimdall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimdall avoids the body shot from Goodman.
As Goodman backs away, Heimdall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Goodman 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.
White Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimdall misses with a straight right.
Heimdall ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Heimdall dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Goodman connects with a nice looking jab.
Heimdall throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
Heimdall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Goodman takes a step back to recover.
Goodman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goodman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heimdall manages to avoid it.
Heimdall fires out a quick counter leg kick but Goodman just manages to avoid it.
Heimdall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heimdall scores with a sloppy right hand. Goodman should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimdall checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Goodman crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heimdall - the referee stops the clock and Goodman gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heimdall. Goodman manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Heimdall looks to land a right hand but Goodman moved out of range.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimdall lands a nice looking body shot.
Goodman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heimdall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heimdall fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heimdall motions for Goodman to come forward. Heimdall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman takes a kick to the side of the head.
Heimdall connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodman thumps Heimdall with a low kick.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Heimdall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimdall lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heimdall can pounce on him.
Heimdall tries to clinch but Goodman moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Heimdall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodman shoots in but Heimdall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Heimdall lands a head shot.
Goodman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Heimdall finds it's way round the side to connect with Goodman's head.
Heimdall looks to land a body kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vidar Heimdall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Goodman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heimdall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heimdall tries a head kick but it misses.
It seemed like Goodman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vidar Heimdall is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman shoots in and gets a takedown into Heimdall's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heimdall is on top in guard.
Goodman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Heimdall escapes and throws Goodman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Heimdall is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Goodman will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimdall decides to stand back up. Heimdall steps back and let's Goodman get back to his feet.
Heimdall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goodman ducks under a wild hook from Heimdall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimdall avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Heimdall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goodman shoots for a takedown but Heimdall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab lands there for Heimdall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Heimdall clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice cross by Heimdall.
Heimdall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heimdall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heimdall tries to bum rush Goodman with a series of wild strikes but Goodman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goodman appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Heimdall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heimdall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimdall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heimdall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Heimdall lands a nice knee to the body.
Goodman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Heimdall is keeping busy.
Heimdall using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Goodman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heimdall breaks from the clinch.
Heimdall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A clash of legs there as Goodman blocks the low kick.
Heimdall throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodman shoots in for a double leg but Heimdall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No joy there for Goodman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
You can see that Goodman has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Goodman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Heimdall throws a low kick, looking for Goodman's leg but Goodman calmly moves out of range.
Heimdall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Heimdall lands.
Heimdall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Heimdall feints and then cracks Goodman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goodman down.
Goodman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Goodman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimdall plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Goodman swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Goodman face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vidar Heimdall!
In his post fight interview, Vidar Heimdall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zander McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Thunstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hall of Fame ft. will.i.am. Thunstrom has chosen Prodigy - Spitfire as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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World class boxer
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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
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zander McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lars Thunstrom!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunstrom throws a wild body kick that McGuire sees coming a mile off.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Thunstrom lands with a nice body punch.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McGuire scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunstrom should have avoided that one.
Thunstrom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A countering left hand to the body from Thunstrom misses.
Thunstrom throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom digs a good body shot into McGuire's ribs.
A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Thunstrom's defenses.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Thunstrom thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Thunstrom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
Thunstrom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McGuire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGuire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thunstrom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thunstrom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire clobbers Thunstrom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunstrom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but McGuire is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thunstrom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thunstrom wants to control but McGuire is keeping him busy.
Thunstrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGuire haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Thunstrom wants to pass to mount but McGuire is defending the position.
Thunstrom is looking to take a break and control but McGuire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thunstrom is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
Thunstrom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGuire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thunstrom seems to be working for a kimura but McGuire defends the submission attempt.
Thunstrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thunstrom wants to pass the guard but McGuire is defending well.
That's four 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.
McGuire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire gets full guard.
Thunstrom forces his way into half guard.
Thunstrom is pressing down on McGuire's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGuire is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGuire is refusing to be controlled, as Thunstrom sits in half guard.
McGuire is defending against the submission attempts here by Thunstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Thunstrom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire throws a one two combo.
Thunstrom ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Thunstrom.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGuire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Zander McGuire has been cut.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGuire to the mat! McGuire manages to get full guard.
Thunstrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thunstrom preventing the sweep.
McGuire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGuire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thunstrom manages to get himself to full guard.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McGuire tries to stand but Thunstrom is controlling from the bottom.
McGuire stays in close to Thunstrom's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGuire is stalling in the full guard.
Thunstrom looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thunstrom working for a triangle but McGuire defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire trying to control but Thunstrom is working from the bottom.
Thunstrom is looking for a triangle but McGuire pushes his legs off easily.
Lars Thunstrom has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Thunstrom keeps moving.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGuire throws a body punch but Thunstrom moves out of range.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zander McGuire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thunstrom misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Thunstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zander McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Thunstrom misses with a jab to the body
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
Thunstrom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunstrom was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Thunstrom lands a body shot.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thunstrom manages to avoid it.
Thunstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thunstrom throws a series of punches but McGuire moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunstrom misses with a takedown
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zander McGuire is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a leg kick which misses Thunstrom's front leg but catches the back leg as Thunstrom tries to avoid it.
Thunstrom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunstrom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donk. McGuire catches Thunstrom right on the button with a cross.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Thunstrom sees coming a mile off.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thunstrom.
Thunstrom misses with a body shot.
Thunstrom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGuire is looking to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
Thunstrom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGuire seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom keeps the fight on the outside.
Thunstrom misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire moves into the clinch.
Zander McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Thunstrom.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thunstrom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Thunstrom blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
Thunstrom blocks an elbow strike.
McGuire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thunstrom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunstrom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Thunstrom.
Thunstrom working aggressively here.
Thunstrom breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGuire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thunstrom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thunstrom avoiding damage as McGuire throws knees to the body.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thunstrom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thunstrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thunstrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McGuire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thunstrom lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thunstrom blocks an uppercut.
Thunstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire is looking to control Thunstrom's arms but Thunstrom gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
Thunstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thunstrom dives in for a single leg takedown but McGuire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGuire throws a push kick but Thunstrom slaps the foot to one side.
Thunstrom throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
Thunstrom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunstrom's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thunstrom throws a left and a right that both miss
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
Thunstrom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thunstrom. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander McGuire!
After the big win, Zander McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean-Marc Mormeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade. Jean-Marc Mormeck told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean-Marc Mormeck!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpaansaaja throws a hook but Mormeck blocks it.
And Mormeck tries to counter it with a takedown but Turpaansaaja pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja is looking to clinch.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Mormeck is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mormeck has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turpaansaaja throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turpaansaaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mormeck feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turpaansaaja's calf.
Turpaansaaja missing with a left hand there. Mormeck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turpaansaaja backing away here, and Mormeck unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mormeck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpaansaaja moves away.
Turpaansaaja scores with a punch to the head.
Mormeck throws a leg kick but Turpaansaaja sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and clinches.
Mormeck digs a right hand into Turpaansaaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turpaansaaja's gas tank.
Mormeck blocks an uppercut.
Turpaansaaja working aggressively here.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Mormeck controls the action.
Turpaansaaja definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mormeck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormeck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turpaansaaja working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turpaansaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Mormeck.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mormeck's elbow.
Turpaansaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja is leaning against Mormeck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turpaansaaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mormeck blocking some punches.
Mormeck tries to work over Turpaansaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormeck misses with a body punch.
Mormeck tries to stall but Turpaansaaja uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Mormeck scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja avoids a wild elbow strike from Mormeck.
A left hand lands to the body for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Mormeck controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Mormeck controls his hands.
Mormeck struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position but instead, Mormeck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpaansaaja into the cage.
Turpaansaaja misses with the head strike.
Mormeck pushes Turpaansaaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turpaansaaja stalling in the clinch but Mormeck improves position.
Still in the clinch, Turpaansaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Turpaansaaja.
A short uppercut from Mormeck.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the head.
Turpaansaaja misses with the head strike.
Mormeck blocks an uppercut.
Turpaansaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Mormeck.
Mormeck lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turpaansaaja misses with the head strike.
Turpaansaaja taking a breather.
Mormeck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mormeck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mormeck avoids it.
Mormeck softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mormeck.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the head.
Turpaansaaja trying to control the position but instead, Mormeck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turpaansaaja into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turpaansaaja fails to land.
Turpaansaaja working aggressively here.
Mormeck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turpaansaaja stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turpaansaaja blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turpaansaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Mormeck.
Mormeck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turpaansaaja's elbow.
Mormeck presses Turpaansaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turpaansaaja lands a body punch.
Turpaansaaja stalling.
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Mormeck uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck has a couple of punches blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Mormeck misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mormeck avoids it.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Mormeck.
Mormeck tries to throw a body punch but Turpaansaaja avoids it by throwing Mormeck back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mormeck misses with a punch to the body.
Mormeck misses with a punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mormeck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turpaansaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mormeck.
Mormeck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Turpaansaaja fails to land.
Mormeck missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mormeck misses with a punch on the inside.
Mormeck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mormeck blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turpaansaaja ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mormeck moves away.
Mormeck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turpaansaaja defends it nicely.
Turpaansaaja wants to clinch up but Mormeck keeps it at a distance.
Mormeck appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mormeck uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turpaansaaja has time to react.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mormeck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turpaansaaja fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormeck loads up on a big right hand but Turpaansaaja slips the punch.
Mormeck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turpaansaaja momentarily.
Mormeck misses with a double jab.
Turpaansaaja takes a swing at Mormeck's ribcage but misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a front kick aimed at Mormeck's knee but Mormeck avoids it well.
Severi Turpaansaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormeck uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpaansaaja.
Mormeck moves into the clinch.
Mormeck tries to work over Turpaansaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mormeck is trying to maintain a safe position but Turpaansaaja gets an underhook and turns Mormeck into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mormeck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mormeck lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mormeck.
Turpaansaaja taking a breather.
Mormeck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turpaansaaja is keeping busy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mormeck swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turpaansaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mormeck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mormeck taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mormeck backwards.
Turpaansaaja avoids the elbow strike from Mormeck, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpaansaaja.
A head punch on the inside from Mormeck fails to land.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mormeck blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpaansaaja pushes Mormeck back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turpaansaaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mormecks head.
Mormeck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mormeck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turpaansaaja throws an elbow but it misses.
Turpaansaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck lands a body shot.
Turpaansaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mormeck's elbow.
Turpaansaaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mormeck swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpaansaaja is leaning against Mormeck and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormeck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mormeck has a couple of punches blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Mormeck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turpaansaaja just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Mormeck controls his hands.
Mormeck tries to work over Turpaansaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Mormeck fails to land.
Mormeck lands a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turpaansaaja.
Mormeck presses Turpaansaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turpaansaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Mormeck.
Turpaansaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Severi Turpaansaaja has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mormeck struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck throws a punch but it's blocked by Turpaansaaja.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a left hand.
Mormeck prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Mormeck pushes Turpaansaaja back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mormeck jumps guard but Turpaansaaja turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean-Marc Mormeck.
Mormeck tries to throw a body punch but Turpaansaaja avoids it by throwing Mormeck back against the cage.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck lands a body punch.
Turpaansaaja blocks an uppercut.
Turpaansaaja is pushing Mormeck up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Mormeck as the two fighters clinch.
Turpaansaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Mormeck.
Mormeck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mormeck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mormeck's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mormeck is rocked!
Turpaansaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
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 Severi Turpaansaaja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turpaansaaja checks a low kick from Mormeck.
Mormeck is still on wobbly legs! Can Turpaansaaja finish him?
Mormeck takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Turpaansaaja moves in close and cracks Mormeck with a massive right hand! Mormeck, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Turpaansaaja!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Severi Turpaansaaja!
An intense looking Severi Turpaansaaja took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That was one hell of a fight Mormeck, and I have great respect for you. You made this old man dig down deep to pull out this victory and I thank you for the battle!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Illias Illiadis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Johnson (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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191 lbs
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184 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Illias Illiadis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Illiadis saw that one coming.
Illiadis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Johnson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A leg kick checked by Illiadis.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Illiadis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Illiadis scores with a decent looking hook.
Illiadis takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Illiadis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Illiadis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Illiadis.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Illiadis's calf.
Illiadis missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Illiadis misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Illiadis to the ground. Johnson is now in Illiadis's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Illiadis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Illiadis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is still trying to improve position.
Illiadis has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Illiadis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Illiadis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Illiadis is one step ahead there.
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Illiadis postures up.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
Illiadis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Illiadis has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Illiadis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Illiadis drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Illiadis off! Illiadis jumps back into Johnson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Illiadis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Illiadis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Illiadis. Johnson shrugs it off though.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Illiadis sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Illiadis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to keep Illiadis in close.
Illiadis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illiadis looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Illiadis seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
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 Illias Illiadis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Illiadis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Illiadis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Illiadis misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Illiadis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Luke Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Illiadis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Illiadis throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Illiadis down.
Illiadis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Johnson to score with a decent uppercut.
Illiadis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Illiadis.
Illiadis closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Illiadis pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Illiadis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Illiadis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Illiadis.
Illiadis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson looks up at the clock and then as Illiadis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Johnson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Illiadis tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson wants to control for a moment but Illiadis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Illiadis!
Illiadis tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson looking to finish Illiadis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Illiadis!
Illiadis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gutz Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Illiadis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.
Illiadis is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Illiadis is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Illiadis's face.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Illiadis is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson prevents Illiadis from getting the reversal.
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Illiadis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Johnson.
Illiadis is rocked!
Illiadis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Illiadis is trapped and Johnson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oh Illiadis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson gets his hands free as Illiadis looks to control.
Illiadis seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Johnson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Illiadis is defending well though. Johnson let's go of the attempt for now.
Illiadis is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Illiadis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Illiadis manages to avoid it.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Illiadis as he jumps to the side.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Illiadis is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson throws a jab when Illiadis was well out of range.
Johnson slips a straight right by Illiadis.
Johnson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Illiadis defends it well.
Illias Illiadis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Illiadis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johnson's head backwards.
It looks like Luke Johnson has been cut.
Illiadis misses with a body shot.
Illiadis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
And Johnson tries to counter it with a takedown but Illiadis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson trying to advance position but Illiadis counters by regaining guard.
Illiadis is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Illiadis's guard.
Johnson wants to control but Illiadis is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Illiadis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Illiadis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Illiadis tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Illiadis is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Illiadis looks a forlorn figure.
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Illiadis turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Johnson has his foot on Illiadis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Illiadis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pulling down on Illiadis's head to control his posture.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Illiadis tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Illiadis throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Illiadis's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Illiadis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Illiadis is retaining full guard.
Illiadis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luke Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Illiadis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Illiadis keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Illiadis blocks nicely.
Illiadis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Illiadis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Illiadis jumps back.
Johnson digs a good hook to Illiadis's body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Illiadis.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Illiadis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Illiadis misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Illiadis avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illiadis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Illiadis gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Illiadis's brow.
Illiadis is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Illiadis looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Illiadis up and slammed him! Illiadis can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Johnson wants to control but Illiadis is keeping him busy.
Johnson tries to move to mount but Illiadis blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position but Illiadis is working away.
Illiadis is looking for a sweep.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Illiadis's legs.
Illiadis is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson working away.
Johnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Illiadis's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Illiadis!
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.
Illiadis is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Johnson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson wants to control the pace but Illiadis is squirming around nicely.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Illiadis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands strikes from half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Illiadis defends it.
Johnson working over Illiadis with some ground and pound. Illiadis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Luke Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Illiadis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson tries a low kick but Illiadis avoids it.
Illiadis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Illiadis misses with a straight right.
Illias Illiadis is winning the standup battle so far.
Illiadis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Illiadis, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Illiadis misses.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Illiadis.
Illiadis throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Illiadis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Illiadis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Illiadis lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Illiadis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Illias Illiadis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Johnson.
Illiadis fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is looking to pass into half guard but Illiadis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Illiadis is in guard.
Illias Illiadis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Illiadis looking to pass the guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Illiadis from controlling successfully.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson trying to control but Illiadis is working from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Illiadis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Illiadis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Illiadis is on top in guard.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Illiadis trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Illiadis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Illiadis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Illiadis has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Illiadis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Illiadis moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Illias Illiadis.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
Luke Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Illias Illiadis had this to say: 'Whatta fuck was that! Hajime! NO IPPON!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett comes to the cage accompanied by Berserker. Anderson has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Reggie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Howlett moved away.
Howlett lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Howlett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Howlett walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Howlett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Howlett loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Howlett looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Howlett. That did some damage!
Howlett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Howlett moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Howlett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Howlett scrambles back to his feet.
Howlett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Howlett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Howlett manages to get to full guard.
Howlett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Howlett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howlett is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Howlett trying to control but Anderson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howlett is controlling Anderson's trapped leg to prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Howlett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howlett wants to get back to full guard.
Howlett gets back to full guard.
Anderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Howlett keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Howlett controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Howlett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Anderson defends easily.
Howlett is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four 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.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Howlett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Howlett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Howlett from controlling successfully.
Howlett tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Howlett postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
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 James Howlett will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anderson scores with a jab. Howlett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Howlett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anderson cracks the inside of Howlett's front leg.
Anderson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Howlett!
Reggie Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Howlett.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson defending well as Howlett loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett connects with an inside leg kick.
Howlett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Howlett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Howlett is out of range and Anderson settles back down.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Howlett blocks the body kick.
Reggie Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howlett connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Howlett's head backwards.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howlett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Howlett actively working from the bottom here.
Anderson is working for a kimura but Howlett is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Howlett keeps working.
Howlett is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off.
Howlett not allowing Anderson to control his hands.
Howlett is landing with strikes. Anderson can't take much more of this.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson trying to control but not successfully.
Reggie Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson tries to escape the position.
Howlett has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the position but Howlett manages to sink in the hooks.
Howlett controls the position.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Howlett won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
Howlett is riding his opponent, not letting Anderson buck him off.
Howlett lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Howlett wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Howlett won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson trying to control the hands but Howlett won't let him.
Howlett trying to control momentarily.
Howlett avoiding Anderson 's attempts to control his hands.
Howlett really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Anderson.
Anderson trying to control the action but Howlett just sinks the hooks in.
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 James Howlett will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Howlett swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Howlett tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Howlett walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Howlett.
Howlett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Howlett checks a leg kick nicely.
Good work by Howlett as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson scores with a head kick. Howlett tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Howlett delivers a nice body kick.
Anderson cracks the inside of Howlett's front leg.
Howlett throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson with the counter takedown but Howlett avoids it easily.
Howlett connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Anderson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Howlett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Howlett doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson blocks the body kick.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Howlett's leg but Howlett calmly moves out of range.
It appears Howlett was looking to counter with a kick there.
Howlett tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson is looking for the big counter here.
Howlett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Howlett. That did some damage!
Anderson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anderson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Howlett wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Howlett's hands, connecting with Howlett's forehead.
Howlett works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Howlett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Howlett is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control but Howlett is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Howlett wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson has hold of Howlett's hands but Howlett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Howlett is very close to passing his half guard.
Howlett is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
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.
Anderson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Howlett jumps into side control!
Anderson stops Howlett from passing to mount.
Anderson tries to buck Howlett off but Howlett is having none of it.
Anderson wants to control but Howlett postures up.
Howlett trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Howlett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Howlett misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Howlett lands with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Howlett's knee but Howlett avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Reggie Anderson just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Howlett.
Howlett misses with a telegraphed body shot
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howlett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Howlett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
Anderson looking to control.
Howlett trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson seems keen to control Howlett's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howlett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to regain half guard here but Howlett keeps moving and retains side control.
Howlett tries to move to full mount but Anderson actually manages to regain half guard.
Anderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howlett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anderson pulls Howlett in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Howlett passes into half guard.
Howlett is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett is looking to pass Anderson's guard but actually Anderson recovers to full guard.
Anderson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Howlett throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Howlett.
Anderson scores with a nice head shot.
Howlett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Howlett throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Howlett misses with a kick to the body.
Howlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson darts in looking for a takedown but Howlett gets double underhooks and turns Anderson into the cage.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Howlett's torso.
James Howlett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howlett tries to land a body kick
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Howlett misses with a body kick.
Howlett scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Howlett lands a jab to Anderson's midsection.
Howlett is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Howlett cracks a nice hook into Anderson's ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Howlett 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 Anderson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anderson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson cracks Howlett with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Howlett scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Howlett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson with the counter takedown but Howlett avoids it easily.
Howlett moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Anderson cracks Howlett with a good jab.
Howlett throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Reggie Anderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Howlett misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Howlett finds it's target.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Howlett has time to react.
Anderson scores with a jab to the head.
Anderson thuds his right hand into Howlett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Howlett misses with an uppercut.
Anderson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Howlett throws a body kick that misses.
Howlett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howlett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Howlett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Howlett throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Howlett checks it well.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Howlett moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Howlett tries a head kick but it misses.
And Anderson tries to counter it with a takedown but Howlett pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Howlett moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Howlett.
Howlett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Howlett's head but Howlett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Howlett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Howlett misses with a head kick.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Howlett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howlett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Howlett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Howlett lets loose with a powerful body kick. Anderson will feel that in the morning.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Howlett should have avoided that one.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howlett ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howlett avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Howlett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Anderson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson cracks Howlett with a good jab.
Howlett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Howlett tries to land a front kick but Anderson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Howlett misses with a low kick.
Anderson throws a counter combo.
Howlett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Howlett throws the kick towards the body but Anderson avoids it.
Howlett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Howlett's front leg but catches the back leg as Howlett tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Howlett lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anderson counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howlett.
Howlett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Anderson throws a jab when Howlett was well out of range.
Howlett scores with a kick to the midsection.
Howlett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Howlett defending well as Anderson loads up on a big left hand.
Howlett takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anderson thumps Howlett with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reggie Anderson.
I think Anderson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Anderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Reggie Anderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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