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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sai Fukuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
15 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sai Fukuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vince Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Fukuta misses
and Fukuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy throws a looping overhand right but Fukuta ducks down to avoid it.
Fukuta throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Fukuta moves away and avoids it.
Fukuta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.
Fukuta thows a leg kick but Hardy checks it
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukuta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sai Fukuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukuta misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck for Fukuta with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fukuta.
Fukuta defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Hardy as Fukuta shoots in.
Fukuta shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Fukuta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuta misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukuta throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Fukuta defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Hardy misses the jab.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Fukuta is just out of range.
Fukuta throws a counter high kick but Hardy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy slips a jab and a cross from Fukuta.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fukuta throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fukuta with a body shot.
Fukuta throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy misses with a hook. Fukuta ducked under it nicely.
Fukuta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fukuta lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardy circles away quickly and effectively.
Fukuta gets a clinch.
Hardy is working for takedown but Fukuta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hardy is looking for a takedown.
Hardy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hardy manages to end up in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuta is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukuta is trying to get back to his feet.
Hardy working away.
Hardy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fukuta some visible discomfort.
Fukuta wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fukuta throws Hardy to one side and escapes!
Fukuta shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Fukuta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy tries a quick counter leg kick but Fukuta is wise to it.
Fukuta throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hardy lunges at Fukuta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fukuta's hand.
Fukuta scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hardy avoids it really well and circles away.
Fukuta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Fukuta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fukuta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fukuta is breathing heavily.
Fukuta tries to clinch
and Fukuta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Fukuta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fukuta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fukuta shoots for a double leg takedown but Hardy sprawls well. He's pushed Fukuta's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fukuta throws a body kick that misses
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fukuta misses with the combination.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Fukuta moved out of range.
Fukuta throws a big counter combination but Hardy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hardy counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy misses with an uppercut. Fukuta saw that one coming.
Fukuta takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fukuta misses with a double jab.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fukuta throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Fukuta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fukuta is rocked!
It looks like Sai Fukuta has been cut.
Hardy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Fukuta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Fukuta tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fukuta lands the left hand.
Fukuta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fukuta seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fukuta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Fukuta.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sai Fukuta's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fukuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Fukuta misses
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Fukuta throws a hook but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Fukuta.
Hardy misses with a body shot.
Fukuta misses with a body shot.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fukuta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukuta throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fukuta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fukuta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fukuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fukuta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fukuta. Fukuta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A punch lands to the side of Fukuta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fukuta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hardy throws out a counter right but Fukuta avoids it with no problem.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fukuta looking for a takedown.
Fukuta has been working on his balance at Ultimate MMA Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hardy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fukuta prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardy has Fukuta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fukuta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sai Fukuta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Hardy.
Hardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fukuta pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fukuta gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fukuta tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to drag Fukuta to the mat but Fukuta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hardy can't get the takedown.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Fukuta.
Fukuta prevents the takedown attempt.
Fukuta taking a breather.
Fukuta lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Hardy can't get the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fukuta tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fukuta avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fukuta stops a takedown attempt from Hardy.
Hardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fukuta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fukuta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fukuta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fukuta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Fukuta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sai Fukuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fukuta fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardy.
Fukuta feints a jab promting Hardy to slip. Fukuta then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hardy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Fukuta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Fukuta.
Fukuta throws a series of punches but Hardy avoids them all with ease.
Hardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fukuta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fukuta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Fukuta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardy is defending well for now.
Fukuta is pressed up against the cage. Hardy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fukuta down to the mat. Fukuta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick.
Fukuta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Fukuta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fukuta throws a leg kick that misses.
Fukuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hardy looks to move away, Fukuta throws a big counter combo bu Hardy just gets out of the way.
Fukuta throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Hardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukuta misses with a head kick.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fukuta tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
Fukuta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fukuta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fukuta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hardy misses the shot to the body.
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 Sai Fukuta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sai Fukuta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy feints and as Fukuta raises his hands in defense, Hardy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fukuta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
Hardy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fukuta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hardy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fukuta wants to stand up but Hardy is controlling him.
Fukuta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hardy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fukuta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Fukuta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy won't allow Fukuta to get back to his feet.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Fukuta is keeping the position.
Fukuta wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardy scores with a nice strike.
Hardy looks to land a right hand but Fukuta moved out of range.
Fukuta throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Fukuta dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardy. That did some damage!
Hardy shoots for a double leg takedown but Fukuta sprawls well. He's pushed Hardy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fukuta throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hardy checks a leg kick.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a straight right hand.
Fukuta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Hardy misses its intended target.
Hardy throws a leg kick that misses.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Hardy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fukuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fukuta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Fukuta.
Hardy lands with an overhand left.
Fukuta avoids the body shot from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukuta tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Hardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fukuta is looking to wear down Hardy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to the body from Hardy misses
and Fukuta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. Fukuta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fukuta lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardy takes a step back to recover.
Fukuta tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Hardy. Beautiful body shot.
Fukuta cracks Hardy with an open hand slap.
Fukuta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hardy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vince Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fukuta keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fukuta shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fukuta thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sai Fukuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Fukuta fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fukuta on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fukuta lands a two punch combo.
Fukuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fukuta thuds his right hand into Hardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fukuta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fukuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Fukuta's head but Fukuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fukuta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Fukuta was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Fukuta's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vince Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Hardy!
Vince Hardy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sim Salabim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris has chosen Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sim Salabim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salabim gets a takedown into half guard.
Norris is pressing down on Salabim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salabim wants to control from the top but Norris keeps moving.
Norris trying to control the position.
Norris wants to sweep but no luck.
Salabim postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Norris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salabim is one step ahead there.
Salabim trying to control but Norris is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Salabim lands with a straight right. Norris didn't see that one coming.
Salabim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
Salabim manages to get to full guard.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Salabim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
Salabim keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Salabim has his foot on Norris's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Norris works his way back into a safe position though.
Salabim keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Norris won't allow Salabim to sweep him here.
Norris stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salabim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris drops back looking for a leg! Salabim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Salabim manages to kick Norris off! Norris jumps back into Salabim's guard.
Salabim keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
Norris avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Salabim.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salabim is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Good exchange - Salabim coming out on top.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Norris.
Sim Salabim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salabim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salabim is looking to pass into half guard but Norris pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Norris is in guard.
Salabim working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salabim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Norris is aware though and is defending well.
Norris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Salabim's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Salabim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Salabim lands with a cross.
Norris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Salabim pinned against the cage. Salabim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salabim attempts a counter takedown but Norris avoids it well and moves away.
Norris moves out of range as Salabim strikes.
Salabim goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Salabim.
Salabim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Salabim misses.
Salabim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Norris's half guard.
Salabim is trying to control. Norris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salabim trying to mount his opponent but Norris defends it.
Salabim is working for a kimura but Norris is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris wants to control but Salabim is keeping busy.
Salabim tries to pass the half guard into mount. Norris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salabim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Salabim is nestled in close to Norris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salabim uses his free foot to push down on Norris's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Norris.
Salabim avoids the attempt from Norris to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salabim has control of Norris's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Norris regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Norris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Norris is in a horrible position here. Salabim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Salabim tries to control but Norris wriggling away.
Salabim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Norris has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salabim scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Norris is desperately trying to improve his position but Salabim has a good base and remains in mount.
Salabim putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Norris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salabim is landing with some decent strikes but Norris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Norris is rocked!
A big strike lands for Salabim! That's really hurt Norris and he's turned his back - Salabim keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Salabim jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sim Salabim!
After winning the bout, Sim Salabim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kid Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is (Ugly kid joe) Everything about you. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kid Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Vondrachek!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe wants to clinch
and Vondrachek decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joe's guard.
Vondrachek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joe keeping moving, preventing Vondrachek from controlling successfully.
Joe looking to control.
Vondrachek trying to control but Joe is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondrachek forces his way into half guard.
Joe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is pulling down on Vondrachek's head to control his posture.
Vondrachek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vondrachek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joe controlling the position.
Vondrachek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joe working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vondrachek misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vondrachek.
Joe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joe avoids the head kick by Vondrachek.
Vondrachek dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Kid Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek misses with a looping right.
Vondrachek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joe with a hook.
Joe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vondrachek.
Vondrachek cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
Vondrachek throws a chopping leg kick but Joe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vondrachek scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Vondrachek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vondrachek looks for the body kick but Joe saw that one coming.
Vondrachek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Joe.
Joe is looking to slow Vondrachek down with leg kicks.
Joe throws a leg kick but Vondrachek moved away.
Vondrachek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vondrachek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and Joe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vondrachek looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vondrachek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vondrachek stops Joe from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Vondrachek there.
Joe is trying to stand up here but Vondrachek is controlling him well.
Vondrachek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
Vondrachek lands strikes from half guard.
Vondrachek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joe's head.
Vondrachek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Joe defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vondrachek wants to free his trapped foot but Joe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joe is not content to let Vondrachek control the position.
Joe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vondrachek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joe is trying to maintain the position but Vondrachek is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vondrachek.
Joe checks a low kick from Vondrachek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek dominated that round.
That's time! Joe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vondrachek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kid Joe is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Joe. No joy for Vondrachek on that attempt.
Joe misses the jab.
Joe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vondrachek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vondrachek. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vondrachek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vondrachek scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joe controlling the position well.
Vondrachek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Joe trying to control but Vondrachek postures up.
Joe is pressing down on Vondrachek's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek throwing strikes from guard but Joe blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vondrachek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joe is controlling Vondrachek's posture.
Vondrachek postures up.
Vondrachek prevents Joe from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joe looks to throw the jab but Vondrachek is out of range.
Joe lands a really nice looking cross but Vondrachek seems unphased.
Joe misses with a left hand
and Vondrachek finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Joe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Joe.
Vondrachek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vondrachek closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Joe did well to prevent Vondrachek getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek tries to pass to full mount but Joe defends it.
Vondrachek thows a huge punch but Joe dodges it nicely.
Joe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vondrachek punching from mount but Joe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Joe is squirming around, avoiding Vondrachek's attempts to control the action.
Vondrachek thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Vondrachek misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Vondrachek there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vondrachek wants to control the pace but Joe is squirming around nicely.
Joe tries to hold on but Vondrachek pushes him away.
Vondrachek landing strikes from the mount and Joe is in trouble!
It looks like Kid Joe has been cut.
Vondrachek dominating with strikes here.
Kid Joe's cut is getting worse.
Vondrachek trying to control but Joe is having none of it.
Vondrachek avoids the attempt from Joe to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vondrachek looking to control but Joe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vondrachek throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vondrachek punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kid Joe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kid Joe's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Petr Vondrachek!
An out of breath Petr Vondrachek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Malutin Andrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigvard Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gunther -Ding Dong Song . This should be a great matchup!
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117 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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Malutin Andrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sigvard Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrey staying out of range there.
A low kick from Aurelius misses
and Andrey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Aurelius.
Aurelius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andrey backwards.
Aurelius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrey tries to break free but Aurelius pushes him back against the cage.
Andrey is struggling to control the position.
Andrey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrey looks to score with a jab to the body but Aurelius is just out of range.
Andrey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Andrey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrey throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Andrey's head coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Andrey misses with a low kick.
Aurelius swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Aurelius counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius ducks right into an uppercut from Andrey.
Aurelius misses with a kick to the body.
Andrey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Andrey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aurelius misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Aurelius.
Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrey.
Andrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aurelius was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrey.
Left hook, right uppercut from Andrey.
Andrey misses with a shot to the body
letting Aurelius counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Aurelius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andrey doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aurelius dodges the punch combination from Andrey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius throws a push kick but Andrey slaps the foot to one side.
A thudding body kick lands there by Aurelius!
Aurelius buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aurelius has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrey.
Andrey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andrey.
Aurelius scores with a nice body kick.
A punch combination from Andrey misses.
Malutin Andrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrey throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
Andrey throws a sloppy head kick
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand.
Andrey misses with a two punch combination.
Aurelius gets the takedown into side control.
Andrey is breathing heavily.
Andrey wants to get back to his feet but Aurelius drags him back down.
Aurelius grinds an elbow into Andrey's temple.
Aurelius has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Andrey!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius breaks from Andrey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Aurelius looking to finish Andrey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andrey!
Aurelius has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aurelius landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aurelius won't let Andrey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aurelius wants to control the pace but Andrey is squirming around nicely.
Andrey is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Aurelius with a couple of short strikes.
Aurelius won't let Andrey get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
BOOM! Aurelius connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius scoring with strikes but Andrey is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrey tries to buck Aurelius off but he can't manage it.
Andrey takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Andrey is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrey wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Oh Andrey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andrey seems to have got his legs back now.
Aurelius lands a big elbow.
Aurelius loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Andrey scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Aurelius land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Aurelius stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sigvard Aurelius!
An out of breath Sigvard Aurelius thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nieto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bullet the Blue Sky. On his way into the cage it seems that Alexandre Nieto has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alexandre Nieto seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandre Nieto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steamboat tried to score with a low kick but Nieto checks it.
Nieto throws a head kick that misses.
Steamboat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nieto.
Steamboat misses the shot to the body.
Nieto has managed to clinch.
Steamboat throws an elbow but it misses.
Steamboat leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steamboat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nieto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto swings wildly with an uppercut but Steamboat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steamboat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nieto backwards.
Steamboat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nieto's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steamboat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steamboat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nieto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steamboat's elbow.
Nieto misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nieto's elbow.
Nieto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steamboat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nieto tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
Steamboat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Alexandre Nieto has been cut.
Steamboat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steamboat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steamboat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nieto.
Nieto takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nieto misses with a punch to the body.
Steamboat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nieto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nieto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nieto thumps Steamboat with a low kick.
Steamboat on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nieto. Nieto obviously looking to wear him down.
Nieto tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamboat checks a low kick from Nieto.
Nieto sets himself, and Steamboat steps forward looking for the clinch! Nieto avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steamboat moves out of range of the leg kick from Nieto.
Nieto thows a leg kick but Steamboat checks it
and Steamboat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nieto swings for the body but Steamboat moves out of range.
Nieto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steamboat tries to clinch but Nieto moves out of range.
Nieto connects with a nice looking jab.
Nieto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nieto misses the shot to the body.
Nieto throws a looping overhand right but Steamboat ducks down to avoid it.
Steamboat checks a low kick from Nieto.
Steamboat connects with an inside leg kick.
Nieto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexandre Nieto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamboat takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nieto wants to slow Steamboat down by chopping away at his legs.
Nieto closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nieto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steamboat backwards.
Steamboat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steamboat blocking some punches.
Steamboat tries a body shot but Nieto blocks it.
Steamboat misses with an elbow over the top.
Nieto blocking some punches.
Nieto prevents a body shot from Steamboat.
Nieto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steamboat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Steamboat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nieto throws a leg kick but Steamboat checks it.
Nieto fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steamboat is out of range.
Nieto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steamboat throws out a counter right but Nieto avoids it with no problem.
Nieto misses with a low kick.
That kick from Nieto tenderised Steamboat's leg. Steamboat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nieto throws a leg kick which misses Steamboat's front leg but catches the back leg as Steamboat tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Nieto misses the target.
A head kick misses from Steamboat.
Alexandre Nieto is winning the standup battle so far.
Nieto takes a swing at Steamboat's ribcage but misses.
Steamboat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nieto.
Steamboat has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Steamboat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nieto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nieto tries to score with a low kick but Steamboat moves his leg out of the way.
Nieto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nieto misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Steamboat misses.
Nieto thuds his right hand into Steamboat's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nieto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steamboat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nieto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Nieto backs off Steamboat throws a huge counter combo but Nieto manages to avoid it all.
Nieto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steamboat moves away.
Steamboat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Nieto misses.
Steamboat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nieto misses with an uppercut.
Steamboat defending well as Nieto loads up on a big left hand.
Nieto throws a body shot but no joy.
Nieto is looking to wear down Steamboat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steamboat keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nieto, right into the meat.
Steamboat takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steamboat swinging wildly here.
Nieto misses with a head kick.
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!
Steamboat throws a right hand that Nieto ducks under and follows up with a left that Nieto also avoids with ease.
Nieto moves in looking to clinch but Steamboat pushes him off.
Steamboat thuds his right hand into Nieto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steamboat darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nieto throws out a powerful jab.
Steamboat slips under a jab from Nieto.
Steamboat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steamboat swats away the attempt to clinch by Nieto.
Steamboat throws out a counter right but Nieto avoids it with no problem.
Steamboat checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nieto.
Steamboat moves out of range as Nieto strikes.
Nieto lands a jab.
Steamboat stuns Nieto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nieto scores with a nice right hand.
Nieto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nieto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steamboat checks it well.
Steamboat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steamboat lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nieto's sensitive parts.
Nieto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steamboat.
Nieto tries to clinch but Steamboat moves out of range.
Steamboat moves out of range as Nieto strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Nieto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steamboat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nieto.
Steamboat misses with a body shot.
Nieto cracks a nice hook into Steamboat's ribs.
Nieto throws a nice head kick!
Steamboat checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nieto just misses with a punch to the body.
Nieto throws a low kick, looking for Steamboat's leg but Steamboat calmly moves out of range.
Steamboat wants to counter the offense by Nieto and move into the clinch position.
Steamboat misses with a body kick.
Nieto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steamboat can do to turn this around?
Nieto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nieto misses with a punch to the body.
Nieto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nieto tries to throw a body punch but Steamboat avoids it by throwing Nieto back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandre Nieto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nieto misses with a takedown attempt - Steamboat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nieto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steamboat ducks under a wild hook from Nieto.
Steamboat scores with a head kick. Nieto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steamboat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nieto.
Nieto moves in looking to clinch but Steamboat pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steamboat! But no joy.
Nieto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steamboat as he avoids it easily.
Steamboat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nieto. That's going to slow Steamboat down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto connects with an inside leg kick.
Steamboat stalks Nieto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nieto's face. Nieto staggers backwards, shaken.
Nieto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nieto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nieto throws a hook but Steamboat avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steamboat misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nieto.
Nieto punishes Steamboat's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Nieto misses.
Nieto throws a body punch but Steamboat moves out of range.
Nieto throws a lazy head kick
and Steamboat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nieto swings for the body but Steamboat moves out of range.
Nieto lands a right hook to the body.
Nieto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steamboat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexandre Nieto's cut is getting worse.
Nieto misses with a hook to the body
and Steamboat counters with a stiff right hand.
Steamboat defending well as Nieto loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat throws a looping overhand right but Nieto ducks down to avoid it.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nieto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steamboat throws out a counter right but Nieto avoids it with no problem.
Nieto throws a low kick but Steamboat avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nieto throws a looping overhand right but Steamboat ducks down to avoid it.
Steamboat looks to land a combination but Nieto avoids it well.
Steamboat's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Nieto misses.
Nieto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steamboat is looking for the big counter here.
Steamboat swats away the attempt to clinch by Nieto.
Nieto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steamboat throws a leg kick which misses Nieto's front leg but catches the back leg as Nieto tries to avoid it.
Nieto avoids the head kick by Steamboat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steamboat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steamboat misses with a hook.
Steamboat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nieto back to the cage. Steamboat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nieto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nieto connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nieto tries to land a leg kick but Steamboat saw it coming and moves away.
Nieto sets himself, and Steamboat steps forward looking for the clinch! Nieto avoids it this time.
Nieto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nieto takes the fight into the clinch.
Steamboat misses with a punch to the body.
Nieto digs a right hand underneath Steamboat's ribcage. Steamboat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat throws a punch but it's blocked by Nieto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nietos head.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nieto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Steamboat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nieto misses with some punches.
Nieto lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Steamboat.
Nieto misses with a body punch.
Nieto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nieto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Nieto fails to land.
Steamboat tries to stall but Nieto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nieto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ricky Steamboat just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steamboat throws a head kick that Nieto semi-blocks.
Nieto is looking to score with low kicks.
Nieto misses with a left hand
and Steamboat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nieto lands with a nice body punch.
Nieto throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steamboat counter with a right hand.
Nieto misses with a leg kick.
Steamboat scores with the left hand. Nieto knows he should have avoided that one.
Nieto finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steamboat feints a counter leg kick.
Nieto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nieto misses with a takedown
and Steamboat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nieto thinking.
Nieto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat throws a series of punches but Nieto avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat checks a leg kick nicely.
Nieto misses with a low kick.
Nieto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steamboat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steamboat crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nieto - the referee stops the clock and Steamboat gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nieto. Steamboat manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nieto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steamboat's hands.
Nieto motions for Steamboat to come forward. Nieto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steamboat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nieto.
Steamboat wants to counter the offense by Nieto and move into the clinch position.
Nieto thuds a left hand into Steamboat's body.
Steamboat throws a right and a left that Nieto avoids nicely.
Nieto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steamboat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nieto sets himself, and Steamboat steps forward looking for the clinch! Nieto avoids it this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steamboat. Nieto does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat looks to land a left hand but Nieto moved out of range nicely.
Steamboat blocks a head kick by Nieto.
Nieto moves in looking to clinch but Steamboat pushes him off.
Nieto misses with a low kick.
Nieto is looking to slow Steamboat down with leg kicks.
Nieto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nieto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steamboat momentarily.
Steamboat misses with a head kick.
Steamboat tests Nieto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nieto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nieto misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Steamboat releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A lazy left from Nieto finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nieto.
Nieto tries to land a front kick but Steamboat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nieto throws a body shot but no joy.
Steamboat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steamboat scores with a head kick.
Nieto doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamboat circles away.
Nieto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steamboat was well out of range. Poor timing from Nieto.
Steamboat tries to counter with a clinch but Nieto shakes him off and moves away.
Nieto takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nieto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nieto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nieto misses with a body kick.
Steamboat blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Steamboat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A shot to the body from Nieto misses
and Steamboat counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto connects with a solid leg kick.
Steamboat slips under a jab from Nieto.
Steamboat swats away the attempt to clinch by Nieto.
A little jabbing left from Steamboat on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Nieto connects with a body shot.
Nieto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nieto throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Steamboat holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from Nieto.
Nieto avoids a wild elbow strike from Steamboat.
Nieto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steamboat misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ricky Steamboat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Nieto's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nieto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steamboat misses with the combination.
Steamboat misses with an uppercut. Nieto saw that one coming.
Nieto throws out a leg kick but Steamboat moves out of range and Nieto only half commits.
Nieto throws a right hand that misses
and Steamboat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Nieto misses.
Steamboat feints a counter leg kick.
Nieto fails to land the takedown.
Nieto backing away here, and Steamboat unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto cracks Steamboat with an open hand slap.
Nieto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steamboat counters with a straight right hand.
Nieto digs a good hook to Steamboat's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat is looking to chop away at Nieto's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nieto.
Nieto is looking to clinch.
Nieto lands the left hand.
Nieto throws a leg kick
and Steamboat counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nieto tries to work over Steamboat's front leg with a kick but Steamboat checks it.
Nieto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steamboat lands a nice hook to Nieto's body. Nieto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricky Steamboat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Nieto misses
and Nieto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steamboat scoring well with a low kick there.
Nieto misses with a right hand
and Steamboat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nieto thinking.
Steamboat lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steamboat's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nieto connects with a nice looking jab.
Nieto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steamboat walks into a jab.
Steamboat scores with a leg kick.
Alexandre Nieto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steamboat throws a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Nieto misses its intended target.
Nieto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nieto misses with a leg kick
and Steamboat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nieto just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Steamboat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steamboat's calf.
Steamboat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nieto.
Steamboat takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nieto clinches up with Steamboat and pushes him back against the cage.
Steamboat misses with a punch to the body.
Nieto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nieto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nieto tries a body shot but Steamboat blocks it.
Nieto lands a body punch.
Ricky Steamboat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nieto is trying to break free.
A right handed body shot lands from Nieto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nieto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steamboat taking a breather.
Steamboat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nieto.
Nieto can't find room to land a body shot as Steamboat controls the action.
Steamboat prevents a body shot from Nieto.
Nieto tries to work over Steamboat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nieto misses with a punch on the inside.
Nieto wants to take the fight to the mat but Steamboat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nieto misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Steamboat.
I think Steamboat 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 47:49
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ricky Steamboat! Ricky Steamboat retains his lightweight title!
Ricky Steamboat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Vadokowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuro Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vadokowich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Vadim Vadokowich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vadim Vadokowich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuro Kazuhiro!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Vadokowich does no damage.
Kazuhiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vadokowich. Vadokowich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kazuhiro throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheers as Kazuhiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vadokowich doesn't seem phased though.
Vadokowich misses with a head kick.
Kazuhiro thumps Vadokowich with a low kick.
We've been told by Vadokowich's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kazuhiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vadokowich moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhiro moves away from the strike by Vadokowich.
Kazuhiro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kazuhiro throws a head kick but Vadokowich moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Kazuhiro misses the target.
Kazuhiro misses with an uppercut.
Kazuhiro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vadokowich manages to avoid it.
Kazuhiro throws a hook but Vadokowich avoids it easily.
Vadokowich connects with a body shot.
Kazuhiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Katsuro Kazuhiro has been cut.
Kazuhiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vadokowich scoring well with a low kick there.
Kazuhiro misses with a body kick.
Kazuhiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Vadokowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kazuhiro is looking to land body kicks.
Vadokowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kazuhiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazuhiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vadokowich throws a body kick that misses.
Donk. Vadokowich catches Kazuhiro right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kazuhiro looks to land a right hand but Vadokowich moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vadokowich under the eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vadokowich.
Kazuhiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kazuhiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich slips a straight right by Kazuhiro.
Vadokowich throws out a loose jab but Kazuhiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vadokowich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vadokowich blocks a leg kick.
Kazuhiro looks to throw a body kick
and Vadokowich makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kazuhiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vadokowich is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kazuhiro misses with a body kick.
Kazuhiro fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazuhiro scores with a body shot.
Vadokowich misses the shot to the body.
Kazuhiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws an overhand right that lands on Kazuhiro's shoulder, as Kazuhiro tries to avoid the shot.
Kazuhiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kazuhiro scores with a head kick. Vadokowich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vadokowich misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Kazuhiro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vadokowich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kazuhiro has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Vadokowich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vadokowich misses with a straight left.
Kazuhiro misses with a straight left.
Vadokowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Vadokowich backing away here, and Kazuhiro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vadokowich throws a body punch but Kazuhiro moves out of range.
Kazuhiro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kazuhiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vadokowich manages to avoid it.
Vadokowich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vadokowich throws a big shot that misses.
Kazuhiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vadokowich takes a step back to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazuhiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vadokowich is out of range and Kazuhiro settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vadokowich avoids a kick to the body.
Kazuhiro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kazuhiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kazuhiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Vadokowich should have avoided that one.
Kazuhiro 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.
Kazuhiro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kazuhiro throws an off balance right hand
and Vadokowich counters with a left and a right that stings Kazuhiro.
Vadokowich missing with a left hand there. Kazuhiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazuhiro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kazuhiro misses with an uppercut.
Kazuhiro throws a good cross that connects.
Jab by Vadokowich.
Kazuhiro misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vadokowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kazuhiro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vadokowich.
Kazuhiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazuhiro misses with a kick to the body
and Vadokowich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Katsuro Kazuhiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Kazuhiro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vadokowich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vadokowich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kazuhiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kazuhiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Kazuhiro slips a jab from Vadokowich.
It seemed like Kazuhiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kazuhiro catches Vadokowich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kazuhiro missing with a left hand there. Vadokowich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katsuro Kazuhiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuhiro takes one to the chin there.
Kazuhiro swings for the body but Vadokowich moves out of range.
Vadokowich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kazuhiro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vadokowich with a body shot.
Kazuhiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Vadokowich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vadokowich misses with an uppercut. Kazuhiro saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vadokowich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Vadokowich blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kazuhiro blocks the leg kick.
Vadokowich looks to throw the jab but Kazuhiro is out of range.
Kazuhiro scoring well with a low kick there.
Vadokowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vadokowich throws a hook to the side of Kazuhiro's head but Kazuhiro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazuhiro throws a head kick that Vadokowich semi-blocks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vadokowich might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kazuhiro avoids a kick to the body.
Vadokowich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kazuhiro.
Vadokowich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kazuhiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuhiro loads up on a big right hand but Vadokowich slips the punch.
Kazuhiro scores with a head kick.
Kazuhiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vadokowich.
Kazuhiro ducks under a wild hook from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro misses with a hook
and Vadokowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazuhiro misses with a looping right.
Vadokowich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Kazuhiro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vadokowich misses with a kick to the body.
Katsuro Kazuhiro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vadokowich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kazuhiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vadokowich throws a poor cross that misses
and Kazuhiro counters with a good, hard body kick but Vadokowich shrugs it off.
Vadokowich misses the shot to the body.
Kazuhiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kazuhiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kazuhiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vadokowich is out of range and Kazuhiro settles back down.
Kazuhiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vadokowich's head backwards.
Vadokowich walks into a stiff left hand from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro misses with a hook.
Kazuhiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vadokowich checks it well.
Vadokowich throws a push kick but Kazuhiro slaps the foot to one side.
Kazuhiro appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kazuhiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vadokowich. That did some damage!
Vadokowich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kazuhiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Vadokowich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kazuhiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vadokowich missing with a left hand there. Kazuhiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kazuhiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Vadokowich.
Kazuhiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Vadokowich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kazuhiro misses with a left hand
letting Vadokowich counter with a right hand.
Kazuhiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vadokowich's sensitive parts.
Vadokowich tries to land a leg kick but Kazuhiro saw it coming and moves away.
Vadokowich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kazuhiro.
Vadokowich blocks a low kick nicely.
Vadokowich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuhiro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vadokowich scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazuhiro should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazuhiro scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kazuhiro.
Vadokowich throws a looping overhand right but Kazuhiro ducks down to avoid it.
Vadokowich checks the leg kick.
Vadokowich moves out of range as Kazuhiro throws a body kick.
Vadokowich throws the left hand but Kazuhiro avoids the punch easily.
Kazuhiro catches Vadokowich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vadokowich just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Vadokowich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kazuhiro doesn't seem phased though.
Kazuhiro walks into a left hand.
Kazuhiro is rocked!
Kazuhiro digs a good hook to Vadokowich's body.
Kazuhiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Vadokowich finish him?
Kazuhiro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kazuhiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vadokowich.
Kazuhiro looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vadokowich lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kazuhiro. Vadokowich pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Vadokowich!
Vadim Vadokowich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark has chosen On the run as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Newmark looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beefheart throws a jab when Newmark was well out of range.
Beefheart misses with an uppercut.
Newmark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Beefheart lands with a good body shot.
Beefheart scores with a kick to the midsection.
Beefheart misses with a leg kick.
Beefheart is looking to clinch.
Beefheart wants to clinch up but Newmark keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Beefheart finds it's target.
Nice jab there from Beefheart.
Newmark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Newmark gets tackled into the cage by Beefheart. Beefheart maintains the clinch.
Beefheart letting Newmark take a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark stalling against the cage.
Newmark throws a punch but it's blocked by Beefheart.
Newmark holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Newmark.
Newmark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Beefheart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newmark swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefheart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newmark takes an elbow to the temple.
Newmark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newmark scores with a crisp jab that stopped Beefheart in his tracks.
Beefheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beefheart looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Beefheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beefheart backing away here, and Newmark unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Beefheart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Newmark throws a wild body kick that Beefheart sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beefheart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Beefheart takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Newmark misses with an uppercut. Beefheart saw that one coming.
Newmark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beefheart was well out of range. Poor timing from Newmark.
Newmark slips a jab and a cross from Beefheart.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newmark throws a shot from downtown. Beefheart moves away and avoids it.
Newmark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Beefheart with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beefheart takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Beefheart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newmark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beefheart checks a low kick from Newmark.
Beefheart is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Newmark.
Newmark 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.
Beefheart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newmark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newmark throws a leg kick that misses.
Newmark throws the left hand but Beefheart avoids the punch easily.
Beefheart takes a swing at Newmark's ribcage but misses.
Newmark is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Beefheart gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Newmark blocks an elbow strike from Beefheart.
Newmark throws a head punch that misses.
Newmark lands a good knee to the midsection. Beefheart won't want to take too many of those.
Newmark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Beefheart lands a nice elbow.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.
Newmark looking to stall.
Newmark with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Beefheart pushes off an throws an elbow but Newmark leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newmark tries to work over Beefheart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Beefheart taking a breather.
Newmark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newmark has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Beefheart seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Newmark can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newmark wants to stall.
Newmark tries a knee to the head but Beefheart blocks it.
Newmark is struggling to control the position.
Beefheart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Newmark tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newmark with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beefheart misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newmark.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it misses.
Beefheart creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Newmark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beefheart blocks it with crossed arms.
Beefheart lands an elbow just above Newmark 's eye.
It looks like Bobby Newmark has been cut.
Newmark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Newmark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Beefheart tries to throw a body punch but Newmark avoids it by throwing Beefheart back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Newmark will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Newmark's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big left from Beefheart misses.
Newmark is looking to chop away at Beefheart's legs.
Newmark circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newmark feints a counter leg kick.
Beefheart moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Beefheart feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Newmark's calf.
Newmark throws a body kick that misses.
Newmark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beefheart tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newmark manages to circle out of the way.
Newmark takes a swing at Beefheart's ribcage but misses.
Beefheart seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Newmark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Beefheart lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newmark rushes Beefheart and presses him up against the cage.
Newmark manages to break the clinch.
Beefheart moves out of range of the body kick.
Newmark looks to throw a body kick
and Beefheart counters with a low kick, right behind Newmark 's knee.
Newmark misses the shot to the body.
Beefheart ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart moves into the clinch successfully.
Beefheart has a couple of punches blocked by Newmark.
Newmark blocks an elbow strike.
Beefheart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Beefheart swings wildly with an uppercut but Newmark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newmark dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Newmark lands a nice knee to the body.
Beefheart misses with some punches.
Beefheart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newmark backwards.
Beefheart presses Newmark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
Beefheart has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newmark taking a breather.
A short right from Beefheart.
Newmark using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Beefheart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Newmark with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newmark tries a knee to the head but Beefheart blocks it.
Beefheart lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Newmark misses with a knee strike.
Beefheart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beefheart stalks Newmark and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Newmark's face. Newmark staggers backwards, shaken.
Beefheart throws a jab when Newmark was well out of range.
Newmark shapes to counter with a head kick.
Captain Beefheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Newmark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Newmark throws a low kick but it's checked well by Beefheart.
Nice body kick from Beefheart.
Newmark lands with a cross.
Beefheart lands a lovely overhand right.
Beefheart throws a jab but it's blocked by Newmark.
Newmark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beefheart defending well as Newmark loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newmark checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart swings for the body but Newmark moves out of range.
Beefheart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Newmark.
Beefheart tries to counter by clinching up but Newmark breaks away and moves out of range.
Newmark throws a head kick but Beefheart moves out of range.
Beefheart scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newmark in his tracks.
Newmark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beefheart comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beefheart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newmark tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beefheart throws a leg kick but Newmark checks it.
Newmark now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Beefheart cracks Newmark with a right hand to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Beefheart.
Newmark throws a body kick that misses.
Beefheart throws a head kick that misses
and Newmark counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Newmark fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newmark landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beefheart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Newmark tries to land knees in the clinch but Beefheart avoids the damage to 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!
A right hand to the body from Beefheart.
Newmark misses with a knee to the head.
Newmark presses Beefheart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beefheart looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Newmark.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newmark creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Newmark lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Newmark.
Newmark is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Beefheart takes a shot to the head.
Beefheart is trying to maintain a safe position but Newmark gets an underhook and turns Beefheart into the cage.
Newmark looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Newmark.
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 Captain Beefheart will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Newmark's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newmark lets loose with a powerful body kick. Beefheart will feel that in the morning.
Beefheart checks a leg kick.
Beefheart wants to clinch up but Newmark keeps it at a distance.
Newmark looks to throw the jab but Beefheart is out of range.
Newmark swinging wildly here.
Newmark tries to work over Beefheart's front leg with a kick but Beefheart checks it.
Beefheart throws a hook to the side of Newmark's head but Newmark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beefheart buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Newmark checks a low kick from Beefheart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart checks a low kick from Newmark.
Beefheart throws a low kick, looking for Newmark's leg but Newmark calmly moves out of range.
Newmark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Beefheart avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beefheart.
Beefheart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Newmark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beefheart feints and then cracks Newmark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newmark down.
Beefheart lands a slapping body shot.
Beefheart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Newmark.
Newmark with a jab.
Newmark connects with an inside leg kick.
Beefheart wants to clinch up but Newmark keeps it at a distance.
Newmark tries to clinch but Beefheart is having none of it.
Newmark misses with a head kick.
Newmark misses with a body kick.
Newmark takes a swing at Beefheart's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Newmark misses the target.
Beefheart tries to clinch there but Newmark circles away.
Beefheart stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Newmark.
Beefheart lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newmark moves away.
A low kick from Newmark misses
and Beefheart makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Newmark throws a lazy right hand but Beefheart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newmark throws a leg kick that is checked
and Beefheart counters with a right hand to the body.
Newmark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Newmark throws a body shot but no joy.
Newmark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beefheart.
Beefheart is looking to clinch.
Newmark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newmark takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Beefheart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Newmark ducks right into an uppercut from Beefheart.
Beefheart closes the distance and clinches.
Beefheart blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newmark taking a breather.
Newmark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newmark throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Newmark putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Beefheart in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Newmark gets through Beefheart's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Newmark.
Newmark wants to stall.
Newmark blocks a body shot from Beefheart.
Newmark lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newmark scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beefheart.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newmark misses with a knee strike.
Newmark pushes off an throws an elbow but Beefheart leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Newmark throws a punch but it's blocked by Beefheart.
Newmark lands an uppercut.
Beefheart tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newmark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Beefheart.
Newmark presses Beefheart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beefheart can't find room to land a body shot as Newmark controls the action.
A knee to the head by Newmark.
It looks like Captain Beefheart has been cut.
Newmark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Newmark avoids the elbow strike from Beefheart, against the cage.
Beefheart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newmark misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newmark.
Newmark prevents a body shot from Beefheart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Newmark really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Newmark lands a big right hand that sends Beefheart crashing to the mat! Newmark stays standing though and waves Beefheart back to his feet!
Beefheart is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Newmark ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Beefheart's jaw. Beefheart's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Newmark does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Newmark! Bobby Newmark retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bobby Newmark made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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