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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tataki Mizuto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mizuto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Beginning- One Ok Rock. Deegan has chosen Land of Confusion as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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157 lbs
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167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tataki Mizuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Deegan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deegan clinches up against the cage.
Deegan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Deegan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Deegan lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Tataki Mizuto has been cut.
A short right from Deegan on the inside.
Mizuto jumps guard but Deegan stands there with Mizuto around his waist. Mizuto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Deegan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
I was talking to Mizuto's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mizuto is trying to push Deegan away but Deegan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan tries a knee to the head but Mizuto blocks it.
Mizuto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mizuto is trying to break the clinch but Deegan has him pressed against the cage.
Deegan landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deegan is working Mizuto over against the cage.
Mizuto takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deegan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Deegan.
Deegan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mizuto backwards.
Deegan breaks the clinch.
Deegan moves into range and clinches up with Mizuto.
Deegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Deegan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deegan scores with a knee to the head.
Mizuto is rocked!
Deegan just leaning against Mizuto, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Deegan.
Oh Mizuto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Deegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deegan closes the distance and pushes Mizuto back into the cage.
Mizuto really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Deegan dips a shoulder and cracks Mizuto with a mighty uppercut! Mizuto falls back against the cage and Deegan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Mizuto is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Deegan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Deegan!
A relieved looking Cory Deegan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sher Shah Suri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Nieto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieto has chosen Bullet the Blue Sky as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexandre Nieto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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29
153 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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36
162 lbs
29 - 12 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sher Shah Suri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexandre Nieto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nieto showed some decent athleticism there.
Suri is staying active underneath Nieto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nieto with the ground and pound but Suri uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nieto postures up.
Suri is really struggling to control Nieto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Suri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nieto lands a couple of elbows.
Suri working a defensive guard but Nieto manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suri is not content to let Nieto control the position.
Suri wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nieto has hold of Suri's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Suri seems comfortable defending it but Nieto has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Suri is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Suri is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Nieto couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandre Nieto!
A victorious Alexandre Nieto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martez Cortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Beefheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Captain Beefheart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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223 lbs
23 - 18 - 0 |
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World class MT
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martez Cortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Captain Beefheart!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortega throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cortega takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Beefheart.
Captain Beefheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beefheart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A right-left combo lands from Beefheart.
Cortega darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Beefheart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Beefheart wants to sweep but Cortega has passed to side control!
Cortega is trying to ground and pound but Beefheart uses the momentary lack of control by Cortega to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart is trying to get back to full guard.
Beefheart is still trying to improve position.
Cortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Beefheart is just riding it out for now. Cortega eventually gives up the hold.
Beefheart blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cortega.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cortega not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cortega trying to control the action but Beefheart is working from the bottom.
Beefheart trying to control from the bottom.
Cortega prevents Beefheart from improving his position.
Beefheart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortega's back!
Beefheart lands a shot to the head.
Beefheart misses with punches from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Cortega as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Beefheart!
Cortega is in bad spot here.
Beefheart looking to hold on to the position here but Cortega rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Cortega is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Beefheart makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cortega has his foot on Beefheart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beefheart works his way back into a safe position though.
Beefheart wants to pass the guard but Cortega is keeping the position.
Beefheart pushing down on Cortega's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beefheart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortega defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortega is trying to maintain the position but Beefheart is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beefheart wants to take a breather but Cortega is having none of it.
Cortega trying to control but Beefheart postures up.
Cortega on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cortega is trying to control but can't.
Beefheart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cortega is looking to improve his position.
Beefheart sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cortega defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cortega wants to control but Beefheart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beefheart is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Beefheart dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cortega moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cortega takes one on the button.
Cortega moves out of range of the body kick.
Cortega attempts a counter takedown but Beefheart avoids it well and moves away.
Beefheart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cortega checks it well.
Beefheart throws a big shot that misses.
Cortega blocks a head kick by Beefheart.
Beefheart misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cortega if he has to take too many more of those.
Beefheart keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Beefheart, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefheart scores with a kick to the body.
Cortega throws a lazy right hand but Beefheart sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beefheart misses with a leg kick.
Cortega appears to be looking for a big counter.
Beefheart lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cortega at a distance.
Beefheart scores with a spinning back kick!
Beefheart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Captain Beefheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beefheart misses with a head kick.
Beefheart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Beefheart tries a low kick but Cortega avoids it.
Beefheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beefheart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cortega.
Cortega on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Beefheart. Beefheart obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beefheart scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cortega doesn't seem bothered though.
Cortega takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Beefheart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Beefheart throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Beefheart misses.
Cortega tries to counter with a takedown but Beefheart is quick to defend against it.
Beefheart gets tackled into the cage by Cortega. Cortega maintains the clinch.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cortega jumps guard but Beefheart stands there with Cortega around his waist. Cortega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cortega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Beefheart walks away with a smile on his face. Cortega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart connects with a leg kick. Cortega looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Beefheart wants to land a leg kick but Cortega is out of range.
Cortega swinging wildly here.
Beefheart takes a swing at Cortega's ribcage but misses.
Cortega misses with a two punch combination.
Beefheart throws a looping overhand right but Cortega ducks down to avoid it.
Beefheart closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cortega wants to clinch up but Beefheart keeps it at a distance.
Beefheart replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cortega blocks it well.
Good leg kick by Beefheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cortega bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beefheart stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortega trying to control the action but Beefheart is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Beefheart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beefheart is not content to let Cortega control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Beefheart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Beefheart takes the fight into the clinch.
Beefheart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Beefheart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortega tries to break free but Beefheart pushes him back against the cage.
Beefheart misses with an elbow over the top.
Beefheart missing with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Cortega has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefheart stops a takedown attempt from Cortega.
Beefheart tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cortega avoids it.
Cortega working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beefheart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cortega's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Beefheart throws an elbow but misses.
Beefheart manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cortega has had enough of the clinch but Beefheart keeps him there for the moment.
Beefheart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Beefheart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortega lands with a nice body punch.
Beefheart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cortega.
Beefheart throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Beefheart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good leg kick by Beefheart there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martez Cortega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beefheart looks to clinch
and Cortega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cortega fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martez Cortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortega tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beefheart throws a chopping leg kick but Cortega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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!
Cortega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cortega checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beefheart moves into the clinch.
Beefheart lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Beefheart.
Martez Cortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beefheart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cortega seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Beefheart can turn it around.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cortega takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Martez Cortega has been cut.
Cortega tries to pull guard but Beefheart forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cortega tries to pull guard but Beefheart won't allow it.
Beefheart lands an elbow inside.
Captain Beefheart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cortega letting Beefheart take a breather here.
Beefheart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beefheart breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beefheart clinches up with Cortega and pushes him back against the cage.
Cortega wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Beefheart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beefheart lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bit of stalling here from Beefheart.
Beefheart stalling the fight.
A hook to the body from Beefheart.
Cortega is trying to force a seperation but Beefheart has the dominant position.
Cortega blocks the elbow strike.
Beefheart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Beefheart lands a big uppercut and Cortega is down! He's in big trouble - Beefheart follows him to the mat!
Cortega is rocked!
Beefheart lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Cortega! More strikes land and this one is all over! Beefheart jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Captain Beefheart!
Our winner, Captain Beefheart, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Katsuro Kazuhiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Afterworld kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kevin Love enters the cage!
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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
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuro Kazuhiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Love!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazuhiro throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kazuhiro avoids a kick to the body.
Love chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kazuhiro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Love attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kazuhiro slips under a jab.
Kazuhiro checks a leg kick nicely.
Kazuhiro throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
Love tries a head kick but it misses.
Love throws a body kick that misses.
Kevin Love seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazuhiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Love's head backwards.
Kazuhiro misses with a wild body shot.
Kazuhiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Love is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Love.
Kazuhiro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Love is out of range.
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuhiro thinks about countering with a head kick.
Love connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazuhiro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Love is able to avoid easily.
Love is looking to chop away at Kazuhiro's legs.
Love scores with a jab. Kazuhiro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love misses with a straight right.
Love doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kazuhiro throws a solid leg kick but Love takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kazuhiro.
Love thinks about the counter body kick.
Kazuhiro avoids the head kick by Love.
And Kazuhiro counters with a quick kick to the body but Love blocks it.
Kazuhiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Love.
Kazuhiro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Love sizes up Kazuhiro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kazuhiro lands a jab to the head.
Love misses with a wild body shot.
Kazuhiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Love connects with a nice looking jab.
Love lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kazuhiro moves away from the strike by Love.
Love fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kazuhiro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Love is looking to score with low kicks.
Love tries to clinch there but Kazuhiro circles away.
And Kazuhiro counters with a quick kick to the body but Love blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazuhiro scores with a nice head shot.
Kazuhiro misses with a looping left.
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kazuhiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Kazuhiro.
Donk. Kazuhiro catches Love right on the button with a cross.
Love connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kazuhiro. Kazuhiro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kazuhiro throws a sloppy head kick and Love moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kazuhiro there.
A clash of legs there as Love blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kazuhiro.
Love blocks a low kick nicely.
Love stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Love lands a head kick!
Kazuhiro is rocked!
It looks like Katsuro Kazuhiro has been cut.
Love avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kazuhiro misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kazuhiro. Beautiful body shot.
Kazuhiro wants to slow Love down by chopping away at his legs.
Love clinches up with Kazuhiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Kazuhiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love trying to land knees to the body.
Kazuhiro tries a knee to the head but Love blocks it.
Love misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro misses with some punches.
Kazuhiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Kazuhiro wants to break free but Love has control.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Love wants to stall.
Kazuhiro effectively controlling the action here.
Love is working Kazuhiro over against the cage.
Kazuhiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love slows down the pace here.
Love leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro tries to land a knee to the head but Love blocks with his arms.
Love misses with a knee strike.
Kazuhiro managing to block the knees to the body from Love.
Kazuhiro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Love.
Kazuhiro leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kazuhiro tries to break free but Love pushes him back against the cage.
Kazuhiro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kazuhiro scores with a jab to the head.
Kazuhiro thuds his right hand into Love's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Love will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Katsuro Kazuhiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kazuhiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Love.
A bone on bone clash there as Kazuhiro blocks the leg kick.
Kazuhiro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Love lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazuhiro cracks a nice hook into Love's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Love thuds his right hand into Kazuhiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kazuhiro connects with the punch.
Love throws a front kick that sends Kazuhiro stumbling back into the cage.
Love fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kazuhiro is out of range.
Katsuro Kazuhiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Kazuhiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Love moves in looking to clinch but Kazuhiro pushes him off.
Kazuhiro throws a looping overhand right but Love ducks down to avoid it.
Kazuhiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Love.
Love replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kazuhiro blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Love looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Love with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazuhiro throws a body punch but Love moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love keeps Kazuhiro at a distance using the push kick.
Kazuhiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Love misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Love lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kazuhiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kazuhiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Love moves out of range of the leg kick from Kazuhiro.
Love wants to counter with a clinch but Kazuhiro pushes him away.
Love cracks Kazuhiro with a good jab.
Love throws a body shot but no joy.
Love tries to land a front kick but Kazuhiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Love. That snapped Kazuhiro's head back.
Kazuhiro throws a leg kick which misses Love's front leg but catches the back leg as Love tries to avoid it.
Kazuhiro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Love.
A punch combination from Kazuhiro misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Love. Kazuhiro shrugs it off though.
Love moves out of range of the strikes.
Love ducks right into an uppercut from Kazuhiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love misses with a left hand
and Kazuhiro counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazuhiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Kazuhiro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Love misses the target.
Love lands a front kick.
Love pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Kazuhiro misses the target.
Love lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kazuhiro misses with a body shot.
Kazuhiro throws a head kick that misses.
Love moves out of range of the body kick from Kazuhiro.
Love ducks right into an uppercut from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro looks to land a combination but Love avoids it well.
Kazuhiro misses with a looping right.
Love checks a low kick from Kazuhiro.
Kazuhiro scores with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Love.
Kazuhiro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kazuhiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Love.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love throws the kick towards the body but Kazuhiro avoids it.
Love tries to clinch but Kazuhiro moves out of range.
A jab from Love does it's job there.
Kazuhiro scores with a kick to the body.
Kazuhiro scores with a leg kick.
Love throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kazuhiro checks a leg kick.
Kazuhiro throws a hook to the side of Love's head but Love sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazuhiro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazuhiro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Love takes one to the chin there.
Kazuhiro lands a slapping body shot.
Kazuhiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kazuhiro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Love checks a leg kick.
Kazuhiro moves out of range of the body kick from Love.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love tries to land a front kick but Kazuhiro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Love checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Kazuhiro misses.
Love feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kazuhiro's calf.
Kazuhiro looks to land a body kick but Love moved away.
Love fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Love. Kazuhiro shrugs it off though.
Kazuhiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kazuhiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Love's head backwards.
A cross from Love lands.
Love is looking to clinch.
Kazuhiro throws a low kick but Love moves out of range easily.
Love lands a big head kick that sends Kazuhiro tumbling to the mat! Love takes a step backwards and waves Kazuhiro back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Kazuhiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Love gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Kazuhiro.
Love using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazuhiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Love won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Love has Kazuhiro pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Kazuhiro is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Love - that's hurt Kazuhiro badly! Oh, another knee lands and Kazuhiro is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Kazuhiro doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kevin Love!
A victorious Kevin Love thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Meguru Takayanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takayanagi comes to the cage accompanied by All Rounder Meguru. Norris has chosen Norris Man - When Your Time Is Up as his entrance music. Meguru Takayanagi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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154 lbs
26 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meguru Takayanagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Norris!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takayanagi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Norris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takayanagi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takayanagi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Norris puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Takayanagi wants to improve his position but Norris is controlling well.
Takayanagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Norris pulls his head out easily.
Takayanagi is pressing down on Norris's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Norris trying to control but Takayanagi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takayanagi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takayanagi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takayanagi!
Takayanagi throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Norris works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi passes to side control.
Takayanagi throwing strikes but Norris manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Norris looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takayanagi is looking for a sweep.
Norris is trying to get an arm triangle but Takayanagi is defending well.
Norris is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takayanagi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi tries to buck Norris off but Norris is having none of it.
Norris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takayanagi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Takayanagi is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Takayanagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takayanagi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Norris off and has taken his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Takayanagi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Takayanagi lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Takayanagi wants to control but Norris is keeping busy.
Takayanagi looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Norris is controlling Takayanagi 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takayanagi is keeping the position for now.
Takayanagi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Norris is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Takayanagi.
Norris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takayanagi has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is trying to get back to half guard.
Norris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Takayanagi keeps working.
Norris might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takayanagi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takayanagi is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sub Norris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Takayanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Norris gets a double leg takedown into Takayanagi's guard.
Norris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takayanagi is keeping the position for now.
Takayanagi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norris defends well.
Sub Norris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takayanagi keeping full guard, as Norris tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Norris tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Norris seems to be looking for submissions.
Norris is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takayanagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Takayanagi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Norris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norris is pressing down on Takayanagi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Takayanagi is holding on for now.
Takayanagi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takayanagi is defending against the submission attempts here by Norris.
Takayanagi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Norris seems to be working for a kimura but Takayanagi defends the submission attempt.
Norris is working for a kimura but Takayanagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Norris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takayanagi is just riding it out for now. Norris eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris moves nicely into side control.
Takayanagi manages to get back to half guard.
Takayanagi landing rabbit punches to the side of Norris's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Norris is working for a kimura but Takayanagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Takayanagi wants to control but Norris is keeping busy.
Takayanagi moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Norris stopping the sweep attempt from Takayanagi.
Takayanagi is working hard here to advance position.
Norris tries to free his leg and advance position but Takayanagi is retaining full guard.
Takayanagi keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Takayanagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takayanagi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takayanagi, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takayanagi is looking for a triangle but Norris pushes his legs off easily.
Takayanagi keeping moving, preventing Norris from controlling successfully.
Norris wants to pass the guard but Takayanagi is keeping the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Takayanagi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Norris shoots in for a takedown but Takayanagi shows good takedown defense.
Norris shoots in and bounces Takayanagi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Norris won't allow Takayanagi to sweep him here.
Norris passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Norris avoids the strikes from the bottom by Takayanagi.
Norris working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris is trying to get an arm triangle but Takayanagi is defending well.
Takayanagi is looking to regain half guard here but Norris keeps moving and retains side control.
Takayanagi struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takayanagi is looking for a sweep.
Takayanagi manages to get back to half guard.
Norris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takayanagi defends it well.
Takayanagi actively working from the bottom here.
Takayanagi is trying to control but Norris passes into side control!
Norris swings around for an armbar but Takayanagi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Norris's guard.
Norris trying to keep a closed guard but Takayanagi is proving a slippery customer.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar-and-Elbow Academy inform us that Norris has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 for a guillotine here but Takayanagi defends easily.
Takayanagi is pushing down on Norris's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norris is fighting to maintain full guard but Takayanagi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Norris trying to control but Takayanagi postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takayanagi is working for a kimura but Norris is defending it quite comfortably.
Norris tries to get to full guard but Takayanagi has control of the leg.
Norris wants to get back to full guard but Takayanagi has mounted him!
Sub Norris is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takayanagi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takayanagi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Norris keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Takayanagi scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Norris?
Norris is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norris tries to hold on but Takayanagi pushes him away.
Meguru Takayanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takayanagi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meguru Takayanagi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norris has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Norris!
Sub Norris is the new featherweight champion!
Sub Norris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joost Van De Wolf Keizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaukalo's entrance music is Anna rakas raju hetki. A fine choice. Van De Wolf Keizer has chosen MASTODON - BLOOD AND THUNDER as his entrance music. Pekka Kaukalo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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279 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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262 lbs
32 - 10 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Kaukalo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joost Van De Wolf Keizer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaukalo cracks a nice hook into Van De Wolf Keizer's ribs.
Kaukalo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer. That one must have hurt.
Van De Wolf Keizer darts in and clinches Kaukalo up against the cage.
Kaukalo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van De Wolf Keizer has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kaukalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van De Wolf Keizer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaukalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ultimate MMA Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Kaukalo throws a hook but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.
Kaukalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaukalo throws out a loose jab but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaukalo misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaukalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van De Wolf Keizer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a takedown but Kaukalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Van De Wolf Keizer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kaukalo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Kaukalo does no damage.
Kaukalo misses with a hook.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kaukalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaukalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van De Wolf Keizer has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries for a takedown but Kaukalo manages to get underhooks.
Van De Wolf Keizer presses Kaukalo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kaukalo. That snapped Van De Wolf Keizer's head back.
Kaukalo misses with a wild body shot.
And Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaukalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pekka Kaukalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes the leg kick and cracks Kaukalo in the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer thuds his shin into the meat of Kaukalo's side.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kaukalo quickly recovers to half guard.
Kaukalo wants to get back to full guard but Van De Wolf Keizer has passed into side control.
Kaukalo is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks up at the clock and then as Kaukalo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Van De Wolf Keizer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaukalo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Van De Wolf Keizer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Van De Wolf Keizer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kaukalo dodges the ground and pound from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo is not content to let Van De Wolf Keizer control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kaukalo is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kaukalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van De Wolf Keizer prevents Kaukalo from escaping the position.
An elbow from Van De Wolf Keizer crashes against the mat.
Van De Wolf Keizer scoring with punches and elbows.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a few punches from side control.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kaukalo down.
Kaukalo parries the strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer easily there. Van De Wolf Keizer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kaukalo to escape.
Kaukalo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Van De Wolf Keizer working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An elbow from Van De Wolf Keizer crashes against the mat.
Kaukalo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kaukalo wants to get back to his feet but Van De Wolf Keizer drags him back down.
Kaukalo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kaukalo tries to roll over but Van De Wolf Keizer keeps him under control.
Van De Wolf Keizer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer there.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kaukalo throws a series of punches but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kaukalo 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.
Van De Wolf Keizer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pekka Kaukalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to bum rush Kaukalo with a series of wild strikes but Kaukalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Van De Wolf Keizer misses
and Kaukalo counters with a three punch combo that has Van De Wolf Keizer backing up. Van De Wolf Keizer nods at Kaukalo to acknowledge the strikes.
Kaukalo with a hook.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a right and a left that Kaukalo avoids nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kaukalo misses its target.
Kaukalo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range as Kaukalo strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo throws a right and a left that Van De Wolf Keizer avoids nicely.
Kaukalo swats away the attempt to clinch by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaukalo defends it well.
Kaukalo misses with a left hand
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van De Wolf Keizer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van De Wolf Keizer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaukalo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaukalo throws a nice looking combination but Van De Wolf Keizer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch up but Kaukalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaukalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van De Wolf Keizer ducks right into an uppercut from Kaukalo.
Nice takedown defense from Kaukalo. No joy for Van De Wolf Keizer on that attempt.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to slow Kaukalo down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van De Wolf Keizer thows a body kick. Kaukalo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a straight right by Kaukalo.
Kaukalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer moves away.
Van De Wolf Keizer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kaukalo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kaukalo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Van De Wolf Keizer off and has taken his back!
Van De Wolf Keizer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kaukalo's guard. Nice work there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer stands up over Kaukalo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to control from the top but Kaukalo keeps moving.
Kaukalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips nicely into half guard.
Kaukalo pushes Van De Wolf Keizer off looking to stand but Van De Wolf Keizer dives back in and keeps control.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots but Kaukalo is blocking nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer stops Kaukalo from getting back to his feet.
Kaukalo kicks off Van De Wolf Keizer and gets to his feet.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaukalo is trying to defend but Van De Wolf Keizer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kaukalo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kaukalo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van De Wolf Keizer is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaukalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joost Van De Wolf Keizer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Van De Wolf Keizer jabs Kaukalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van De Wolf Keizer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kaukalo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaukalo misses with a right hand
and Van De Wolf Keizer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaukalo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes one to the chin there.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pekka Kaukalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer scores with a kick to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kaukalo to the ground. Van De Wolf Keizer is now in Kaukalo's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer passes into half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer working Kaukalo over with strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to control. Kaukalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaukalo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo is controlling Van De Wolf Keizer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Van De Wolf Keizer is thwarting Kaukalo's attempts to control the position.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaukalo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kaukalo is looking to control Van De Wolf Keizer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaukalo avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kaukalo throws a series of punches but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kaukalo. Those never looked like landing.
Kaukalo tries to bum rush Van De Wolf Keizer with a series of wild strikes but Van De Wolf Keizer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kaukalo missing with a left hand there. Van De Wolf Keizer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kaukalo but Kaukalo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kaukalo scores with a nice head shot.
Van De Wolf Keizer fails with the takedown.
Kaukalo takes one to the side of the head.
Van De Wolf Keizer rushes Kaukalo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaukalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Van De Wolf Keizer won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Kaukalo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kaukalo can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo is trying to push Van De Wolf Keizer away but Van De Wolf Keizer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van De Wolf Keizer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaukalo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joost Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo wants to get back to striking at distance but Van De Wolf Keizer won't allow it.
Kaukalo wants to break free but Van De Wolf Keizer has control.
Van De Wolf Keizer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kaukalo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van De Wolf Keizer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kaukalo is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van De Wolf Keizer really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sloppy strikes from Kaukalo. Those never looked like landing.
Van De Wolf Keizer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van De Wolf Keizer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van De Wolf Keizer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaukalo.
Pekka Kaukalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaukalo throws a right hand that Van De Wolf Keizer ducks under and follows up with a left that Van De Wolf Keizer also avoids with ease.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kaukalo defends well and Van De Wolf Keizer ends up having to push Kaukalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kaukalo slaps away a takedown attempt from Van De Wolf Keizer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaukalo misses with a hook. Van De Wolf Keizer ducked under it nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch but Kaukalo moves out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kaukalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pekka Kaukalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joost Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaukalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaukalo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo avoids the head kick by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo throws the left hand but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids the punch easily.
Kaukalo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van De Wolf Keizer keeps Kaukalo at a distance using the push kick.
Kaukalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to land body kicks.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kaukalo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaukalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to avoid it.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kaukalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer is just out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer jabs Kaukalo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaukalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaukalo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaukalo.
A solid body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaukalo. Van De Wolf Keizer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaukalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van De Wolf Keizer under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaukalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kaukalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer is just out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking to slow Kaukalo down with leg kicks.
Kaukalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kaukalo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van De Wolf Keizer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaukalo.
Kaukalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van De Wolf Keizer's head backwards.
Kaukalo jabs at Van De Wolf Keizer's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a jab and a cross from Kaukalo.
Van De Wolf Keizer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaukalo misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Kaukalo misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Van De Wolf Keizer walks into a straight right hand from Kaukalo.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kaukalo counters with a left and a right that stings Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo with a nice cross.
Kaukalo throws a hook but Van De Wolf Keizer blocks it.
Van De Wolf Keizer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaukalo defends it well.
Kaukalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van De Wolf Keizer manages to avoid it.
Kaukalo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van De Wolf Keizer circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaukalo takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van De Wolf Keizer. That's going to slow Kaukalo down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kaukalo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van De Wolf Keizer - the referee stops the clock and Kaukalo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van De Wolf Keizer. Kaukalo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks for a takedown but Kaukalo sprawls well.
Kaukalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer is just out of range.
Kaukalo misses with a looping left.
And Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaukalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van De Wolf Keizer looks for a takedown but Kaukalo sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Kaukalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pekka Kaukalo had his way with Joost Van De Wolf Keizer in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Kaukalo. Those never looked like landing.
Kaukalo throws a hook but Van De Wolf Keizer avoids it easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer with a jab.
Kaukalo moves out of range of the body kick from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Kaukalo misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kaukalo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaukalo looks to throw the jab but Van De Wolf Keizer is out of range.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a lazy body kick
and Kaukalo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kaukalo throws a big shot that misses.
Van De Wolf Keizer takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaukalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van De Wolf Keizer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaukalo.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a kick to the body.
Kaukalo swinging wildly here.
Van De Wolf Keizer fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Kaukalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range as Kaukalo strikes.
Van De Wolf Keizer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van De Wolf Keizer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaukalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van De Wolf Keizer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo throws a body punch but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
And Van De Wolf Keizer tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaukalo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Kaukalo misses its intended target.
Kaukalo misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Kaukalo does no damage.
As Kaukalo backs off Van De Wolf Keizer throws a huge counter combo but Kaukalo manages to avoid it all.
Kaukalo misses with a two punch combination.
Kaukalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Van De Wolf Keizer counters with a two punch combo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
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!
Van De Wolf Keizer misses with a few strikes there.
Van De Wolf Keizer slips a jab and a cross from Kaukalo.
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in but Kaukalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van De Wolf Keizer misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van De Wolf Keizer.
Kaukalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaukalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Van De Wolf Keizer.
Van De Wolf Keizer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kaukalo rather than just go for the knockout.
Van De Wolf Keizer lands a leg kick that knocks Kaukalo off balance momentarily.
Van De Wolf Keizer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaukalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaukalo throws a series of punches but Van De Wolf Keizer moves out of range.
Kaukalo misses with a double jab.
Van De Wolf Keizer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van De Wolf Keizer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kaukalo.
Kaukalo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van De Wolf Keizer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van De Wolf Keizer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaukalo is trying to defend but Van De Wolf Keizer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van De Wolf Keizer is trying to control the action in half guard but Kaukalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Van De Wolf Keizer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaukalo's head.
Van De Wolf Keizer wants to take a breather but Kaukalo is having none of it.
Van De Wolf Keizer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van De Wolf Keizer is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kaukalo has Van De Wolf Keizer pulled in close to control his posture.
Pekka Kaukalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van De Wolf Keizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joost Van De Wolf Keizer.
I think Van De Wolf Keizer 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:49
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van De Wolf Keizer! Joost Van De Wolf Keizer retains his heavyweight title!
As Joost Van De Wolf Keizer got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Zis win is dick tit cated to my awezome slam peace of a girlfriend! Will you merry me? Zis Juicer wants only hiz Juice on you for ze rezt of hiz life! Or in you when we make little Van Der Wolfkeizer's one day! Let's us make fuck like bunniez!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Newmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Vondrachek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newmark's entrance music is On the run. A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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216 lbs
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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
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Newmark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Vondrachek!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newmark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vondrachek.
Petr Vondrachek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vondrachek swings for the body but Newmark moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek walks into a stiff left hand from Newmark.
Vondrachek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newmark sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vondrachek somewhat.
Newmark throws a hook but Vondrachek avoids it easily.
Vondrachek swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Newmark has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondrachek walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newmark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vondrachek thuds his shin into the meat of Newmark's side.
Vondrachek misses with an uppercut
and Newmark counters with a good low kick that Vondrachek was not able to check.
Newmark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vondrachek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newmark misses with a hook.
Vondrachek wants to clinch up but Newmark keeps it at a distance.
Newmark scores with a leg kick.
Newmark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Newmark throws a right and a left that Vondrachek avoids nicely.
Vondrachek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vondrachek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Newmark at a distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Newmark checks a leg kick.
Vondrachek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vondrachek throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newmark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vondrachek.
The crowd cheers as Vondrachek lands an impressive looking overhand right. Newmark doesn't seem phased though.
Newmark tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Newmark tenderised Vondrachek's leg. Vondrachek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newmark avoids the body shot from Vondrachek.
Vondrachek misses with a hook. Newmark ducked under it nicely.
Vondrachek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vondrachek gets the takedown into side control.
Vondrachek trying to control the position but Newmark is working away.
Newmark wants to control but Vondrachek postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek is looking to take a break and control but Newmark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vondrachek throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Newmark is looking to regain half guard here but Vondrachek keeps moving and retains side control.
Vondrachek lands a nice forearm strike.
Vondrachek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vondrachek throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Newmark works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Vondrachek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Vondrachek wants to control but Newmark is keeping him busy.
Vondrachek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Newmark defending well though.
Newmark is looking to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Newmark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newmark ducks under a wild hook from Vondrachek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newmark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vondrachek.
Newmark defending well as Vondrachek loads up on a big left hand.
Vondrachek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vondrachek fails with a takedown attempt.
Newmark takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vondrachek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vondrachek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newmark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Newmark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark tries to land a knee to the head but Vondrachek blocks with his arms.
Newmark lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vondrachek backwards.
Vondrachek lands with a short shot to the head.
Vondrachek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vondrachek misses with some punches.
Newmark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vondrachek wants to break free but Newmark has control.
Newmark displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vondrachek up against the cage.
Vondrachek lands a shoulder strike.
Vondrachek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vondrachek wants to take the fight to the mat but Newmark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Newmark throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vondrachek blocks it with crossed arms.
Vondrachek misses with a punch to the body.
Newmark tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vondrachek is leaning against Newmark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vondrachek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newmark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vondrachek backwards.
Newmark throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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 lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vondrachek presses Newmark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Newmark throws a punch but it's blocked by Vondrachek.
Vondrachek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vondrachek lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newmark is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vondrachek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Newmark backwards.
Vondrachek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vondrachek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newmark blocks a body shot from Vondrachek.
Newmark tries to throw a body punch but Vondrachek avoids it by throwing Newmark back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vondrachek.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newmark backwards.
Vondrachek misses with a punch on the inside.
Vondrachek blocks an uppercut.
Vondrachek struggles to land a body shot inside as Newmark controls his hands.
Newmark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newmark.
Vondrachek throws a punch but it's blocked by Newmark.
Vondrachek working aggressively here.
Newmark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vondrachek.
Newmark trying to stall but Vondrachek improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vondrachek.
Newmark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vondrachek gets through Newmark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vondrachek misses with a punch on the inside.
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
Newmark misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newmark blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newmark lands a nice uppercut.
Vondrachek throws a punch but it's blocked by Newmark.
Vondrachek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newmark tries a body shot but Vondrachek blocks it.
Newmark prevents a body shot from Vondrachek.
Newmark has a couple of punches blocked by Vondrachek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Newmark throws a punch but it's blocked by Vondrachek.
Newmark trying to land knees to the body.
Vondrachek pulls guard successfully.
Vondrachek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vondrachek controls Newmark momentarily but Newmark frees himself.
Newmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vondrachek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newmark postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Vondrachek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Newmark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Vondrachek backs away, Newmark returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Vondrachek misses with a hook
and Newmark counters with a leg kick.
Vondrachek throws a body kick that misses.
Vondrachek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Newmark.
Vondrachek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Newmark counters with a straight right hand.
Vondrachek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newmark throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vondrachek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newmark counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vondrachek swings away with a body shot that misses
and Newmark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmark fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vondrachek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Newmark tried to score with a low kick but Vondrachek checks it.
Vondrachek will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vondrachek connects with a looping right hand.
Newmark steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vondrachek. That one must have hurt.
Newmark throws a hook to the side of Vondrachek's head but Vondrachek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vondrachek misses with a wild combination.
Newmark throws a counter high kick but Vondrachek was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vondrachek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vondrachek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newmark was well out of range. Poor timing from Vondrachek.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vondrachek. Newmark does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vondrachek darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Bobby Newmark has been cut.
Newmark throws a sloppy head kick and Vondrachek moves out of range easily.
A cross from Vondrachek lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Newmark throws a lazy uppercut
and Vondrachek counters with a stiff right hand.
Newmark is rocked!
Vondrachek's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vondrachek ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Newmark's jaw. Newmark's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vondrachek does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Petr Vondrachek!
Petr Vondrachek is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Petr Vondrachek 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emmett Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chibi Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmett Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chibi Tsushima!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown cracks Tsushima with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsushima was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Tsushima dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Tsushima's head and hops out.
Tsushima shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tsushima closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Brown is staying active underneath Tsushima, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tsushima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown wants to improve his position but Tsushima is controlling well.
Tsushima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Tsushima looking to pass the guard.
Tsushima lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tsushima has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Tsushima manages to pass to side control!
Tsushima has knee on belly momentarily but Brown bucks him off and regains half guard.
Tsushima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to improve his position but Tsushima is controlling well.
Tsushima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tsushima is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown won't allow Tsushima to pass to mount.
Brown is looking to control Tsushima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsushima defends it easily.
Brown working for a triangle but Tsushima defends it easily.
Tsushima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsushima is still trying to improve position.
Tsushima is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsushima defends well.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsushima defends well.
Tsushima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsushima is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tsushima takes one to the side of the head.
Tsushima shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tsushima forces his way into half guard.
Tsushima wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Tsushima postures up.
Tsushima tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Tsushima wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Tsushima is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsushima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown wants to control but Tsushima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsushima is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Tsushima has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tsushima scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Brown to see if he's OK.
Tsushima advances to mount.
Brown regains half guard.
Tsushima is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Tsushima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsushima looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it.
Tsushima trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Tsushima is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brown to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brown shrugs it off.
Brown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tsushima is trying to hold Brown in close to prevent damage but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Tsushima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tōshi. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chibi Tsushima has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control. Tsushima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tsushima is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Tsushima has managed to sweep!
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsushima's guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsushima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsushima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsushima pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown wants to control from the top but Tsushima keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chibi Tsushima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown leaves Tsushima with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tsushima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brown.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsushima on the side of the head.
Tsushima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Tsushima was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsushima.
Tsushima scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Masaru Fighting Systems, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsushima is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown is trying to keep Tsushima in close.
Tsushima tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Tsushima advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tsushima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsushima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is in trouble now - Tsushima has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tsushima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tsushima is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tsushima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Chibi Tsushima!
Chibi Tsushima is the new bantamweight champion!
Chibi Tsushima gave a mention to Steel Penn's Laundry 80% LAUNDRY IS AVAILABLE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Kyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malaipet Sasiprapa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle comes to the cage accompanied by Big Booty Woman. Sasiprapa has chosen Malaipet the Diamond as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Kyle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Malaipet Sasiprapa!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasiprapa looks to land a left hand but Kyle moved out of range nicely.
Sasiprapa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sasiprapa misses with a straight right.
Kyle looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kyle slips a straight right by Sasiprapa.
A little feinted left hand from Kyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Kyle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kyle scores with a hook to the body. Sasiprapa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kyle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyle avoids a kick to the body.
Sasiprapa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kyle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sasiprapa throws a sloppy head kick and Kyle moves out of range easily.
Kyle throws a quick counter head kick but Sasiprapa was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kyle misses the shot to the body.
Kyle gets tackled into the cage by Sasiprapa. Sasiprapa maintains the clinch.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow just above Kyle 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasiprapa misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa missing with knees to the body.
Sasiprapa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyle is defending well for now.
A short right from Kyle on the inside.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Sasiprapa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyle is defending well for now.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Sasiprapa missing with knees to the body.
Sasiprapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sasiprapa wants to stall.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sasiprapa.
Kyle managing to block the knees to the body from Sasiprapa.
Kyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sasiprapa.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Sasiprapa avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the cage.
Kyle lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kyle.
Sasiprapa trying to stall but Kyle improves his position.
Kyle is leaning against Sasiprapa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kyle throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasiprapa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyle avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sasiprapa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Sasiprapa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyle is defending well for now.
Sasiprapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kyle fails to land.
Kyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sasiprapa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sasiprapa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sasiprapa.
Still in the clinch, Kyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyle is leaning against Sasiprapa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Kyle.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow just above Kyle 's eye.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sasiprapa.
Kyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sasiprapa backwards.
Sasiprapa blocks an uppercut.
Sasiprapa trying to land knees to the body.
Sasiprapa lands a good knee to the midsection. Kyle won't want to take too many of those.
Kyle lands a left hand.
Sasiprapa blocks an uppercut.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kyle fails to land.
Kyle scores with a hook to the body.
Sasiprapa lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasiprapa scores with a hook to the body.
Sasiprapa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyle avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kyle lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kyle is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sasiprapa trying to land knees to the body.
Sasiprapa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyle is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sasiprapa.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Kyle avoiding damage as Sasiprapa throws knees to the body.
Sasiprapa misses with an elbow strike.
Kyle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow just above Kyle 's eye.
Kyle 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.
David Kyle dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sasiprapa clinches up with Kyle and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sasiprapa blocking some punches.
Sasiprapa tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyle avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kyle blocking some punches.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasiprapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasiprapa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sasiprapa.
Kyle misses with the head strike.
Kyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sasiprapa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kyle avoids it.
Kyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sasiprapa trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasiprapa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sasiprapa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasiprapa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Kyle.
Sasiprapa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kyle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
David Kyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sasiprapa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like David Kyle has been cut.
Sasiprapa scores with a hook to the body.
Sasiprapa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kyle misses with some punches.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sasiprapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sasiprapa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kyle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sasiprapa backwards.
Sasiprapa trying to land knees to the body.
Sasiprapa missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle lands with a short shot to the head.
Kyle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
Sasiprapa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sasiprapa prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle throws a head punch that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sasiprapa obliges.
Kyle blocks a body shot from Sasiprapa.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sasiprapa obliges.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow that stopped Kyle in his tracks for a moment.
Sasiprapa has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
Sasiprapa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasiprapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sasiprapa pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kyle.
Sasiprapa missing with knees to the body.
Sasiprapa throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa lands with a left to the head.
Kyle managing to block the knees to the body from Sasiprapa.
Kyle blocks an elbow strike.
Sasiprapa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kyle is rocked!
Sasiprapa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Kyle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sasiprapa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sasiprapa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sasiprapa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kyle or not.
Sasiprapa blocks an uppercut.
Sasiprapa blocks an uppercut.
Kyle cracks Sasiprapa with a nice body shot.
Kyle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kyle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sasiprapa blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Sasiprapa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kyle avoiding damage as Sasiprapa throws knees to the body.
Sasiprapa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kyle is defending well for now.
Sasiprapa is working Kyle over against the cage.
Sasiprapa lands a good knee to the midsection. Kyle won't want to take too many of those.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kyle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sasiprapa lands an elbow inside.
Sasiprapa scores with a shoulder strike.
Sasiprapa misses with an elbow over the top.
Kyle has a couple of punches blocked by Sasiprapa.
Sasiprapa pushes off an throws an elbow but Kyle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasiprapa trying to land knees to the body.
Sasiprapa has Kyle pushed against the cage.
Sasiprapa pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kyle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sasiprapa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kyle! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sasiprapa is unloading with more strikes now! Kyle drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malaipet Sasiprapa! Malaipet Sasiprapa retains his featherweight title!
Malaipet Sasiprapa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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pop
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