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MFN 181: Pacific Invasion PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jean-Louis Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Kylling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kylling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Agonoize - Bäng Bäng Goodbye kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean-Louis Andre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jens Kylling!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andre misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andre blocks a head kick by Kylling.
Kylling misses with a head kick.
Andre throws a nice looking combination but Kylling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been hearing reports that Andre has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kylling is looking to chop away at Andre's legs.
Kylling jabs Andre right on the nose. Andre blinks but takes it well.
Andre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kylling scores with the left hand. Andre knows he should have avoided that one.
Andre looks to land a body kick but Kylling moved away.
Kylling throws a head kick that misses.
Kylling lands with an uppercut that bounces Andre off the cage and back into range.
Andre misses with an uppercut.
Kylling tests Andre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kylling tries to clinch up.
Kylling scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kylling takes a swing at Andre's ribcage but misses.
Andre half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Andre has closed the distance and engaged Kylling in a clinch.
Kylling throws an elbow that misses.
Andre tries to circle away but Kylling has him pinned against the cage.
Andre is working for takedown but Kylling is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andre throws a punch but it's blocked by Kylling.
Andre can't break the clinch.
Kylling creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Andre's defenses.
Andre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kylling's elbow.
Andre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andre misses with a punch on the inside.
Andre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kylling has him pressed against the cage.
Kylling is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andre throws a punch but it's blocked by Kylling.
Andre has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kylling clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kylling biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andre missing with strikes.
Kylling has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Andre misses with an elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre is working for a rear naked choke. Kylling is not defending it well and Andre has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Kylling refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Kylling's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean-Louis Andre!
During a confident post fight interview, Jean-Louis Andre thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davaanyamyn Byambadorj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davaanyamyn Byambadorj has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davaanyamyn Byambadorj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holy Jenova!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byambadorj misses with a straight right.
Jenova paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Byambadorj misses with a series of wild punches.
Byambadorj throws a hook but Jenova blocks it.
Byambadorj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Byambadorj looks to land a left hand but Jenova moved out of range nicely.
Jenova tries to counter with a clinch but Byambadorj shakes him off and moves away.
Byambadorj throws a hook but Jenova avoids it easily.
Jenova instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenova takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jenova blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Byambadorj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Byambadorj tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenova avoids the damage to the body.
Jenova presses Byambadorj against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Byambadorj can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Byambadorj to work.
Byambadorj can't break the clinch.
Jenova keeps control of Byambadorj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenova pulls guard successfully.
Jenova kicks Byambadorj off and gets to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Byambadorj 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byambadorj drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jenova misses with a body shot.
Byambadorj jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Jenova tries to counter it with a takedown but Byambadorj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jenova has his takedown stuffed
and Byambadorj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jenova moves in looking to clinch but Byambadorj pushes him off.
Byambadorj throws a lazy right hand but Jenova sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holy Jenova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenova shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Byambadorj as he avoids it easily.
Byambadorj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jenova doesn't manage to clinch there - Byambadorj circles away.
Jenova's coach down at Ground Zero MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jenova's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Byambadorj uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenova.
Byambadorj appears to be looking for a big counter.
Byambadorj slips under a jab.
Jenova moves into range and clinches up with Byambadorj.
Byambadorj breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jenova instigates a clinch.
Byambadorj tries a body shot but Jenova blocks it.
Jenova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenova is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byambadorj wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Byambadorj misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Byambadorj.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Byambadorj.
Jenova tries to pull guard but Byambadorj holds him up against the cage and eventually Jenova drops back down to his feet.
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Jenova.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jenova prevents Byambadorj from breaking the clinch.
Jenova slowing the pace effectively.
Byambadorj is trying to force a seperation but Jenova has the dominant position.
Jenova keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Byambadorj's efforts to push away.
Byambadorj effectively controlling the action here.
Byambadorj has had enough of the clinch but Jenova keeps him there for the moment.
Jenova taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byambadorj being controlled against the cage.
Jenova continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A frustrated look appears on Byambadorj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Byambadorj working hard to break the clinch.
Byambadorj is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jenova's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Byambadorj looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Byambadorj tries to work over Jenova's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jenova dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jenova just leaning against Byambadorj, taking a breather.
Byambadorj slowing the pace effectively.
Byambadorj misses with a punch to the body.
Byambadorj tries to break the clinch but Jenova is controlling the position.
Jenova missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenova leaning against his opponent.
Byambadorj is trying to break the clinch but Jenova has him pressed against the cage.
Jenova tries for a takedown. No joy.
Byambadorj misses with a body punch.
Holy Jenova seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byambadorj avoiding damage.
Jenova has Byambadorj pushed against the cage.
Byambadorj is trying to push Jenova away but Jenova 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.
Byambadorj blocks the elbow strike.
Byambadorj manages to break the clinch.
Byambadorj throws out a leg kick but Jenova moves out of range and Byambadorj only half commits.
Jenova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byambadorj throws a body punch but Jenova moves out of range.
Byambadorj missing with a left hand there. Jenova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Byambadorj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jenova closes this distance looking for a takedown but Byambadorj circles away.
Byambadorj looks to land a combination but Jenova avoids it well.
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byambadorj cracks Jenova with a good jab.
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Byambadorj tries to keep at a distance but Jenova has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Byambadorj creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Byambadorj is pressed up against the cage. Jenova has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Byambadorj down to the mat. Byambadorj avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Jenova.
Byambadorj works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jenova checks a leg kick.
Byambadorj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byambadorj slips under a jab from Jenova.
Jenova moves out of range as Byambadorj strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byambadorj throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova shoots and misses
and Byambadorj counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Byambadorj blocks the body kick.
Byambadorj attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Byambadorj throws a solid leg kick but Jenova takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Byambadorj.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jenova looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Byambadorj tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jenova manages to circle out of the way.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenova checks a leg kick nicely.
Byambadorj looks to throw the jab but Jenova is out of range.
Jenova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Byambadorj.
Byambadorj takes one to the chin there.
Byambadorj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenova connects with a solid leg kick.
Jenova lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Byambadorj has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Byambadorj there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jenova rushes Byambadorj and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byambadorj stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Byambadorj.
Byambadorj tries to circle away but Jenova has him pinned against the cage.
Byambadorj tries to circle away but Jenova has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Byambadorj.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenova taking a breather.
Jenova is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Byambadorj is trying to force a seperation but Jenova has the dominant position.
Byambadorj being controlled against the cage.
Jenova stalling against the cage.
Jenova gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Byambadorj regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova stands and steps away. Byambadorj gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jenova gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenova is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Byambadorj bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Byambadorj misses.
Byambadorj cracks Jenova with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jenova is rocked!
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova slips a jab from Byambadorj.
Jenova is still on wobbly legs! Can Byambadorj finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Byambadorj.
Jenova takes the fight into the clinch.
Jenova effectively controlling the action here.
Byambadorj avoiding damage.
Byambadorj breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenova seems to have recovered his senses.
Byambadorj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Byambadorj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenova.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenova, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Davaanyamyn Byambadorj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Holy Jenova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Byambadorj throws a looping overhand right but Jenova ducks down to avoid it.
Jenova has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jenova throws a jab but it's blocked by Byambadorj.
Jenova forces Byambadorj back against the cage and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jenova just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byambadorj's brow.
Byambadorj content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jenova is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byambadorj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jenova throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Byambadorj has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenova pressing his opponent against the cage.
Byambadorj breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Byambadorj misses.
Jenova shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byambadorj defends it nicely.
Byambadorj was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova with a hook.
Byambadorj misses with a looping left.
Byambadorj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Byambadorj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenova. Jenova obviously looking to wear him down.
Jenova fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Byambadorj on the side of the head.
Jenova moves into the clinch.
Jenova stalling the fight.
Byambadorj controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Byambadorj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Byambadorj's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byambadorj misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Jenova.
Jenova checks a leg kick.
Jenova wants to counter with a clinch but Byambadorj pushes him away.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body. Byambadorj takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jenova clinches up with Byambadorj and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenova stalling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Byambadorj lands a body shot.
Byambadorj blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Byambadorj has had enough of the clinch but Jenova keeps him there for the moment.
Byambadorj is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Byambadorj breaks the clinch.
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byambadorj lands a jab-cross combination.
Byambadorj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova doesn't manage to clinch there - Byambadorj circles away.
Byambadorj swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jenova staying out of range there.
Jenova keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jenova cracks Byambadorj with a good jab.
Byambadorj throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jenova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Davaanyamyn Byambadorj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Holy Jenova.
Byambadorj fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Byambadorj avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byambadorj goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jenova throws a right and a left that Byambadorj avoids nicely.
Byambadorj throws a body punch but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Byambadorj. Byambadorj circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova drives through and clinches with Byambadorj against the cage.
Jenova stalling in the clinch but Byambadorj improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Byambadorj's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jenova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byambadorj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Byambadorj slows down the pace here.
Byambadorj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byambadorj tries to break the clinch but Jenova is controlling the position.
Byambadorj on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Holy Jenova.
I think Jenova 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Holy Jenova!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killin Spight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killin Spight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moses Ohchooto!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spight throws a jab but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto moves away from the strike by Spight.
Ohchooto throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto punishes Spight's body with a nice straight punch.
Ohchooto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spight smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohchooto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spight at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Ohchooto. Those never looked like landing.
Spight is looking to counter punch.
Ohchooto doesn't manage to clinch there - Spight circles away.
Spight misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Spight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ohchooto scores with the left hand. Spight knows he should have avoided that one.
Spight lands a really nice looking cross but Ohchooto seems unphased.
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!
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Spight.
Spight lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Spight throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ohchooto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Spight misses.
We've been informed that Ohchooto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ohchooto blocks a jab.
Spight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Ohchooto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spight doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Ohchooto does it's job there.
Spight throws a low kick but Ohchooto avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ohchooto! But no joy.
Ohchooto connects with a right hand. Spight shakes it off.
Spight throws the left hand but Ohchooto avoids the punch easily.
Spight looks to land a left hand but Ohchooto moved out of range nicely.
Spight dips to his left and cracks Ohchooto with an uppercut!
Ohchooto fails to land with a series of punches.
Spight tried to counter with a leg kick but Ohchooto avoided it.
Ohchooto dips to his left and cracks Spight with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spight misses with a low kick as Ohchooto jumps back.
Spight throws a looping overhand right but Ohchooto ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Ohchooto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spight moves out of range of the leg kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spight throws a solid leg kick but Ohchooto takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spight.
Spight walks into a straight right hand from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Spight had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spight takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ohchooto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ohchooto wants to clinch.
Spight is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ohchooto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ohchooto throws a head kick that misses.
Spight connects with the punch.
Spight keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ohchooto cracks Spight with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ohchooto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spight, as that shot connected.
Ohchooto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spight walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spight.
Spight slips a straight right by Ohchooto.
Spight throws a looping overhand right but Ohchooto ducks down to avoid it.
Ohchooto swings for the body but Spight moves out of range.
Spight jabs at Ohchooto's body.
Spight throws a looping overhand right but Ohchooto ducks down to avoid it.
Spight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spight tries to keep at a distance but Ohchooto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spight throws a punch but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto can't find room to land a body shot as Spight controls the action.
A short right from Spight.
A short uppercut from Ohchooto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spight lands a shot to the body.
Spight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spight lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ohchooto backwards.
Spight is working Ohchooto over against the cage.
Spight lands an uppercut.
Spight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ohchooto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spight misses with a body punch.
Ohchooto lands with a right to the head.
Ohchooto misses with the head strike.
Spight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ohchootos head.
Ohchooto tries a knee to the head but Spight blocks it.
Spight is leaning against Ohchooto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Spight struggles to land a body shot inside as Ohchooto controls his hands.
Ohchooto blocks a body shot from Spight.
Spight scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Spight avoids the damage to the body.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Spight avoids the damage to the body.
Spight works on Ohchooto's body with a couple of short punches.
Spight digs a right hand underneath Ohchooto's ribcage. Ohchooto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Killin Spight will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spight connects with a right hand. Ohchooto shakes it off.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Spight is having none of it.
Moses Ohchooto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohchooto ducks right into an uppercut from Spight.
Ohchooto is rocked!
Spight looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohchooto is just out of range.
Spight slips under a jab from Ohchooto.
Spight ducks under a wild hook from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ohchooto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spight is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ohchooto throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ohchooto does it's job there.
Ohchooto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ohchooto attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spight takes a swing at Ohchooto's ribcage but misses.
Ohchooto scores with a hook to the body. Spight takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Spight lands the left hand.
Ohchooto misses the jab.
Ohchooto slips under a jab from Spight.
A jab from Ohchooto does it's job there.
Ohchooto looks to land a right hand but Spight moved out of range.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Spight throws a front kick aimed at Ohchooto's knee but Ohchooto avoids it well.
Ohchooto takes one to the side of the head.
Spight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spight drops his hands momentarily and Ohchooto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ohchooto cracks Spight with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spight is looking to slow Ohchooto down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto tries to clinch up but Spight circles away and keeps his distance.
Spight fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ohchooto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ohchooto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spight scores with a nice right hand.
Ohchooto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spight, pushing him back against the cage.
Ohchooto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killin Spight has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spight misses with a punch to the body.
Spight breaks the clinch.
Ohchooto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spight.
Ohchooto scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ohchooto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spight scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ohchooto in his tracks.
Ohchooto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spight misses with an uppercut. Ohchooto saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Spight - just one landing.
Ohchooto loads up on a big right hand but Spight slips the punch.
Spight throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Spight.
Spight is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ohchooto looks to throw the jab but Spight is out of range.
Spight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spight's head backwards.
Ohchooto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spight moves away.
Spight lands a really nice looking cross but Ohchooto seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spight on the side of the head.
Spight is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big right from Ohchooto misses.
Ohchooto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spight jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ohchooto misses with a low kick.
Ohchooto tries to clinch there but Spight circles away.
Ohchooto throws a lazy right hand but Spight sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Spight.
An attempted straight right counter from Spight misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohchooto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ohchooto avoids the body shot from Spight.
A little jabbing left from Ohchooto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spight throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spight moves out of range of the leg kick from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto missing with a left hand there. Spight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ohchooto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ohchooto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohchooto.
Spight is looking to counter punch.
Ohchooto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spight throws a quick counter head kick but Ohchooto was just out of range.
Spight misses with a hook.
Spight throws the left hand but Ohchooto avoids the punch easily.
Ohchooto unleashes a big counter combination but Spight bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ohchooto lands a really nice looking cross but Spight seems unphased.
Spight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ohchooto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spight momentarily.
Spight lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Killin Spight will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ohchooto connects with a single shot there.
Ohchooto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohchooto throws a leg kick but Spight checks it.
Spight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ohchooto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ohchooto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ohchooto tries to clinch but Spight is having none of it.
Ohchooto wants to slow Spight down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Spight misses the target.
Spight looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ohchooto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Spight misses with a kick to the body.
Spight ducks right into an uppercut from Ohchooto.
Spight with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohchooto swings for the body but Spight moves out of range.
Spight blocks a leg kick.
Ohchooto lands with a good body shot.
Ohchooto lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spight cracks Ohchooto with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohchooto loads up on a big right hand but Spight slips the punch.
Spight throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spight misses with an uppercut.
And Ohchooto responds with a good body kick, but Spight manages to step out the way in time.
Spight throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Spight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ohchooto momentarily.
Ohchooto blocks the body kick.
Spight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Ohchooto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spight slips under a jab from Ohchooto.
A big left from Spight misses.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ohchooto! But no joy.
Ohchooto motions for Spight to come forward. Ohchooto throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ohchooto lands a jab to the nose.
Spight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ohchooto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spight on the side of the head.
Moses Ohchooto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ohchooto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spight moves forwards but Ohchooto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ohchooto moves forwards but Spight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohchooto. Spight does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ohchooto checks a leg kick.
Ohchooto catches Spight with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Killin Spight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot to the body from Spight misses
and Ohchooto counters with a stiff right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spight checks a leg kick.
Spight lunges at Ohchooto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ohchooto's hand.
Ohchooto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spight throws a leg kick but Ohchooto sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spight looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spight throws a lazy uppercut
and Ohchooto counters with a left to the body.
Spight blocks a jab.
Ohchooto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spight tries to bum rush Ohchooto with a series of wild strikes but Ohchooto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ohchooto was well out of range. Poor timing from Spight.
Ohchooto looks to land a left hand but Spight moved out of range nicely.
Spight is looking to slow Ohchooto down with leg kicks.
Spight cracks Ohchooto with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spight misses with a low kick.
Ohchooto tries to clinch up.
Spight circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, jab by Ohchooto - just one landing.
Spight lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spight fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohchooto. Spight does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spight with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ohchooto lands a nice looking body shot.
Ohchooto drives through and clinches with Spight against the cage.
Spight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spight avoiding damage as Ohchooto throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Spight fails to land.
Spight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spight avoiding damage as Ohchooto throws knees to the body.
Spight blocks an uppercut.
Ohchooto working aggressively here.
Ohchooto tries to land knees in the clinch but Spight avoids the damage to the body.
Spight is working Ohchooto over against the cage.
Spight tries a body shot but Ohchooto blocks it.
Ohchooto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ohchooto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ohchooto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moses Ohchooto.
I think Spight has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moses Ohchooto!
A relieved looking Moses Ohchooto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Hauki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cassius Foreman Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Foreman Frazier has chosen My Inspiration as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taneli Hauki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassius Foreman Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauki.
Foreman Frazier with a jab.
Foreman Frazier has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hauki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Foreman Frazier's brow.
Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Foreman Frazier.
A nice left hand lands by Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hauki is looking to control Foreman Frazier's arms but Foreman Frazier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hauki has his back to the cage.
Hauki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foreman Frazier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hauki.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foreman Frazier pushes Hauki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foreman Frazier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foreman Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier dodges an elbow strike from Hauki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hauki blocks a body shot from Foreman Frazier.
Hauki blocks a body shot from Foreman Frazier.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Foreman Frazier creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foreman Frazier avoids a wild elbow strike from Hauki.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice uppercut.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hauki misses with a punch to the body.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foreman Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Hauki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foreman Frazier.
Hauki with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hauki is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier avoids a wild elbow strike from Hauki.
Hauki misses with some punches.
Foreman Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Hauki avoids it by throwing Foreman Frazier back against the cage.
Foreman Frazier prevents a body shot from Hauki.
Hauki is looking to control Foreman Frazier's arms but Foreman Frazier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hauki has his back to the cage.
Foreman Frazier has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hauki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Foreman Frazier can turn it around.
Foreman Frazier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hauki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Foreman Frazier controls the action.
Hauki blocks a body shot from Foreman Frazier.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Foreman Frazier lands a right hand.
Foreman Frazier working aggressively here.
Foreman Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foreman Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Hauki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier struggles to land a body shot inside as Hauki controls his hands.
Foreman Frazier throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauki.
Foreman Frazier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Foreman Frazier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier blocking some punches.
Foreman Frazier is leaning against Hauki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hauki blocks a body shot from Foreman Frazier.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Foreman Frazier lands a body shot.
Hauki is breathing heavily.
Foreman Frazier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards.
A short right from Foreman Frazier.
A short right from Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hauki's elbow.
Hauki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hauki.
Hauki blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foreman Frazier digs a right hand underneath Hauki's ribcage. Hauki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foreman Frazier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hauki's efforts to push away.
Foreman Frazier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Foreman Frazier lands with a light punch inside.
Hauki is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Foreman Frazier.
Oh Hauki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foreman Frazier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foreman Frazier throws a head punch that misses.
Foreman Frazier working aggressively here.
Foreman Frazier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki.
Foreman Frazier misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hauki tries to land knees in the clinch but Foreman Frazier avoids the damage to the body.
Foreman Frazier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hauki blocking some punches.
Foreman Frazier has a couple of punches blocked by Hauki.
Hauki seems to have got his legs back now.
Foreman Frazier struggles to land a body shot inside as Hauki controls his hands.
Hauki lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foreman Frazier.
Foreman Frazier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Foreman Frazier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hauki backwards.
Foreman Frazier misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foreman Frazier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foreman Frazier lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hauki to his knees! Foreman Frazier keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cassius Foreman Frazier!
Post fight, Cassius Foreman Frazier took to the microphone: 'C'mon, I'm going back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raijin Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfram Stelzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kage kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gojira - Oroborus. Stelzer has chosen Satyricon - K.I.N.G. as his entrance music. Wolfram Stelzer will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raijin Kage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfram Stelzer!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stelzer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage forces his way into half guard.
Kage thows a huge punch but Stelzer dodges it nicely.
Stelzer has hold of Kage's hands but Kage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stelzer wants to improve his position but Kage is controlling well.
Kage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stelzer to regain full guard.
Stelzer has his foot on Kage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kage works his way back into a safe position though.
Kage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stelzer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kage has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stelzer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelzer is looking for a triangle but Kage pushes his legs off easily.
Kage might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kage is looking to work some ground and pound but Stelzer has wrist control.
Stelzer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stelzer looking to control.
Stelzer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stelzer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage wants to pass the guard but Stelzer is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kage postures up.
Stelzer is looking for a triangle but Kage pushes his legs off easily.
Kage lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Stelzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stelzer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kage defends it easily.
Kage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage is looking to work some ground and pound but Stelzer has wrist control.
Kage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stelzer is keeping the position for now.
Kage is working hard here to advance position.
Stelzer keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stelzer is trying to control the position but Kage postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stelzer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stelzer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kage connects with a leg kick. Stelzer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stelzer throws a hook to the side of Kage's head but Kage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stelzer.
Kage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stelzer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab from Stelzer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage takes one on the button.
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!
Kage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stelzer was covering up waiting for the punch and Kage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kage throws an elbow that misses. Stelzer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kage's guard. Nice move by Stelzer!
Kage is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stelzer is aware though and is defending well.
Stelzer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kage keeping full guard, as Stelzer tries to pass.
Stelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage has his foot on Stelzer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stelzer works his way back into a safe position though.
Stelzer trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raijin Kage will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stelzer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kage is fending him off so far but Stelzer persists. Nope, Kage circles away and we're back to standing.
Kage feints and then cracks Stelzer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stelzer down.
Kage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stelzer.
Wolfram Stelzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stelzer misses with a wild combination.
Stelzer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kage.
Kage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stelzer throws an off balance right hand
and Kage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stelzer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kage.
Kage throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stelzer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kage trying to control the position from guard on top but Stelzer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stelzer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kage has managed to get both his arms back between Stelzer's legs - danger averted.
Stelzer trying to control the position.
Stelzer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Raijin Kage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kage is pushing down on Stelzer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stelzer is fighting to maintain full guard but Kage has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stelzer tries to get to full guard but Kage has control of the leg.
Kage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stelzer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stelzer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Stelzer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kage slips a nice elbow through Stelzer's hands, connecting with Stelzer's forehead.
Stelzer is staying active underneath Kage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stelzer is looking for a sweep. Kage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stelzer is refusing to be controlled, as Kage sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kage is just content to waste time from the top position. Stelzer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stelzer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kage's guard.
Stelzer trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
Stelzer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stelzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kage has his foot on Stelzer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stelzer works his way back into a safe position though.
Stelzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stelzer throwing strikes but missing.
Kage keeping moving, preventing Stelzer from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage keeping full guard, as Stelzer tries to pass.
Kage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stelzer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stelzer trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
Stelzer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stelzer manages to get himself to full guard.
Stelzer working for a triangle but Kage defends it easily.
Kage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kage looking to sit in guard and control but Stelzer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stelzer trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
Stelzer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kage has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stelzer has managed to get both his arms back between Kage's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stelzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kage is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raijin Kage dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stelzer scores with a nice strike.
Stelzer looks for a takedown but Kage sprawls well.
Kage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stelzer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stelzer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stelzer is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kage distracts Stelzer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stelzer has momentary wrist control but Kage slips an elbow through the middle.
Kage trying to control but Stelzer is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage stands up over Stelzer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stelzer has his foot on Kage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kage works his way back into a safe position though.
Stelzer keeping moving, preventing Kage from controlling successfully.
Kage looking to pass the guard.
Kage postures up.
Kage trying to control but Stelzer is working from the bottom.
Stelzer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raijin Kage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kage is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kage.
The referee asks Kage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kage prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stelzer is not content to let Kage control the position.
Stelzer tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelzer is still trying to improve position.
Kage controls the position from side control.
Kage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelzer can do to turn this around?
Kage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stelzer tries to bench press Kage off him but Kage keeps the position.
Stelzer is letting Kage control him for a moment.
Stelzer wants to control but Kage postures up.
Kage remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wolfram Stelzer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kage is looking to take a break and control but Stelzer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stelzer shoots in but no luck this time.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kage.
Stelzer throws a big shot that misses.
Stelzer looks to land a right hand but Kage moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kage.
Stelzer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kage shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stelzer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stelzer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raijin Kage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kage, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raijin Kage!
A very excited looking Raijin Kage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal's entrance music is Remember the name. A fine choice. Matoshin has chosen Mortal Kombat theme as his entrance music. Eliah Marshal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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158 lbs
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Great elbows
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Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eliah Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal is looking to clinch but Matoshin is avoiding it.
Matoshin misses with a hook. Marshal ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Marshal's head coaches at Demon's Progym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matoshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marshal holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Matoshin is trying to trip Marshal. He has hold of a leg but Marshal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matoshin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matoshin is standing up over Marshal. Marshal looks to escape but Matoshin dives into side control.
Marshal wants to control but Matoshin postures up.
Matoshin trying to control the position but Marshal is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marshal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matoshin trying to control the position but Marshal is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin lands an elbow.
Matoshin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marshal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matoshin trying to control the position but Marshal is working away.
Marshal struggling a bit here.
Marshal keeps Matoshin under control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marshal parries the strikes from Matoshin easily there. Matoshin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Marshal to escape.
Marshal keeping his opponent close.
Marshal wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matoshin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matoshin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marshal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matoshin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matoshin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marshal has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matoshin trying to control the action but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Marshal tries to bench press Matoshin off him but Matoshin keeps the position.
Matoshin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matoshin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marshal's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Matoshin misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matoshin. That's going to slow Marshal down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marshal.
Matoshin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshal.
Marshal slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick.
Marshal avoids the head kick by Matoshin.
Matoshin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Marshal thuds his shin into the meat of Matoshin's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Matoshin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Marshal doesn't seem phased though.
Marshal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
Marshal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matoshin.
As Matoshin tries to get set, Marshal tries to push him back and clinch up but Matoshin manages to avoid the attempt.
Marshal defending well as Matoshin loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Matoshin looks to throw the jab but Marshal is out of range.
Marshal tries to counter by clinching up but Matoshin breaks away and moves out of range.
Matoshin clinches with his opponent.
Marshal lands with a short shot to the head.
Matoshin is trying to pull guard but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Marshal throws a head punch that misses.
Marshal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matoshin managing to block the knees to the body from Marshal.
Matoshin is trying to trip Marshal. He has hold of a leg but Marshal is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Matoshin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Matoshin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshal is keeping the position for now.
Marshal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marshal pulls Matoshin in close to his closed guard and prevents Matoshin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Matoshin wants to control from the top but Marshal keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal controlling Matoshin's posture.
Marshal trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Matoshin working his ground and pound in the gym.
Marshal keeping full guard, as Matoshin tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marshal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin moves out of range as Marshal throws a body kick.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshal.
Matoshin throws out a powerful jab.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marshal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marshal looks to land a right hand but Matoshin moved out of range.
Marshal connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matoshin's hands.
Marshal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshal throws a jab but it's blocked by Matoshin.
Nice shot lands for Matoshin.
Matoshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin tries to keep at a distance but Marshal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matoshin jumps guard but Marshal stands there with Matoshin around his waist. Matoshin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marshal pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
Marshal keeps control of Matoshin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marshal lands an elbow inside.
Matoshin can't break the clinch.
Matoshin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshal prevents it.
Eliah Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshi Matoshin.
Matoshin can't break the clinch.
Matoshin goes for a takedown attempt but Marshal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matoshin loads up on a big right hand but Marshal slips the punch.
Marshal closes the distance and clinches.
Matoshin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshal has him pressed against the cage.
Matoshin tries to pull guard but Marshal won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eliah Marshal will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Matoshin scores with a nice head shot.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but Marshal moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin takes a swing at Marshal's ribcage but misses.
Marshal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matoshin manages to circle out of the way.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Marshal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matoshin.
Matoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matoshin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshal.
Matoshin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marshal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matoshin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marshals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matoshin throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Matoshin tries to get set, Marshal tries to push him back and clinch up but Matoshin manages to avoid the attempt.
Matoshin looking to score a takedown here. Marshal is defending well but Matoshin drives through and ends up in Marshal's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matoshin trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marshal holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal keeping moving, preventing Matoshin from controlling successfully.
Matoshin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marshal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matoshin looking to pass the guard.
Toshi Matoshin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matoshin postures up in Marshal's guard and throws a big left but Marshal blocks it.
Marshal is controlling Matoshin's posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matoshin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matoshin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marshal as he jumps to the side.
Marshal cracks Matoshin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eliah Marshal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshal connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matoshin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marshal. Marshal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matoshin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marshal as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marshal.
Matoshin misses with a straight right.
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marshal momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matoshin.
Marshal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matoshin.
Marshal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matoshin.
Marshal throws a half hearted mid kick.
Matoshin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshal.
Marshal tries to counter by clinching up but Matoshin breaks away and moves out of range.
Matoshin misses with a hook.
Marshal leaves Matoshin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marshal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matoshin.
Eliah Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshi Matoshin.
Matoshin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matoshin.
As Matoshin tries to get set, Marshal tries to push him back and clinch up but Matoshin manages to avoid the attempt.
Matoshin throws a jab when Marshal was well out of range.
Marshal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshal.
Marshal slips a straight right by Matoshin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshi Matoshin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matoshin 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 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshi Matoshin!
Toshi Matoshin very nearly forgot to thank DC Unrivaled amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Django Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: System Of A Down - Chop Suey! . Django Brown told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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142 lbs
22 - 13 - 1 |
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Django Brown!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanderbeet misses with the combination.
Brown tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A cross from Brown lands.
Vanderbeet moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Vanderbeet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vanderbeet working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vanderbeet scores a nice knee to the body.
Vanderbeet is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vanderbeet holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vanderbeet tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vanderbeet regains guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Vanderbeet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Brown is now in half guard.
Vanderbeet trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Vanderbeet's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vanderbeet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanderbeet wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanderbeet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vanderbeet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vanderbeet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanderbeet is aware though and is defending well.
Vanderbeet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Vanderbeet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is not content to let Vanderbeet control the position.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Vanderbeet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Vanderbeet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown wants to control but Vanderbeet is keeping busy.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Vanderbeet sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Vanderbeet has managed to clinch.
Vanderbeet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanderbeet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vanderbeet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to circle away but Vanderbeet has him pinned against the cage.
Vanderbeet misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vanderbeet.
Brown tries to break free but Vanderbeet pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vanderbeet gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Horacio Vanderbeet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Vanderbeet is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Vanderbeet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vanderbeet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanderbeet controlling the position.
Vanderbeet trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vanderbeet escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown postures up.
Vanderbeet keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Vanderbeet throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vanderbeet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horacio Vanderbeet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vanderbeet looks to land a combination. Brown sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
A counter left hand to the body from Vanderbeet misses its target.
Brown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanderbeet's sensitive parts.
Vanderbeet drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Vanderbeet misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Vanderbeet.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Vanderbeet misses with a body punch.
Vanderbeet throws an elbow but it misses.
Vanderbeet throws a head punch that misses.
Vanderbeet misses with the head strike.
Vanderbeet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanderbeet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown trying to stall but Vanderbeet improves his position.
Vanderbeet lands a knee to the body.
Vanderbeet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vanderbeet tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown prevents a body shot from Vanderbeet.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Vanderbeet manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown blocks the elbow strike.
Vanderbeet misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vanderbeet fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vanderbeet smiles and moves away.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanderbeet was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Vanderbeet wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brown scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vanderbeet doesn't seem bothered though.
Vanderbeet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vanderbeet has him pressed against the cage.
Vanderbeet struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown has hold of one of Vanderbeet's legs. Vanderbeet is fighting the takedown attempt but Brown gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vanderbeet working a defensive guard here.
Vanderbeet manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Vanderbeet postures up and lands a big shot to Brown's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horacio Vanderbeet dominated that second round.
That's time! Vanderbeet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown tries to land a leg kick but Vanderbeet saw it coming and moves away.
Vanderbeet drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Vanderbeet from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanderbeet landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vanderbeet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Brown is tightening it up a little... Vanderbeet has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vanderbeet reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vanderbeet taps out! Nice BJJ there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Django Brown!
Django Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Jamm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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30
213 lbs
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225 lbs
13 - 0 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonah Jamm!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou ducks under a wild hook from Jamm.
Mutou half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mutou changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamm tries to avoid it but Mutou manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamm to the ground. Jamm escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mutou moves out of range of the body kick from Jamm.
Mutou shoots in but Jamm avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mutou tries for a takedown but Jamm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jamm sprawls well. Jamm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mutou gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamm leaves Mutou with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jamm throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamm tries to clinch up but Mutou circles away and keeps his distance.
Mutou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jamm can pounce on him.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jamm but Jamm pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mutou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jamm circles away.
Mutou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jonah Jamm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mutou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jamm defends well and Mutou ends up having to push Jamm into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jamm throws a body punch but Mutou moves out of range.
Mutou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jamm misses with a body shot.
Mutou feinted with a counter takedown.
Jonah Jamm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Jamm misses the target.
Mutou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jamm as he avoids it easily.
Jamm tries a quick counter leg kick but Mutou is wise to it.
Jamm misses the jab.
Mutou has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rings Russia in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jamm throws a low kick, looking for Mutou's leg but Mutou calmly moves out of range.
Jamm has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Jamm connects with a right hand. Mutou shakes it off.
Mutou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamm sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mutou somewhat.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mutou tries for a takedown but Jamm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamm throws a head kick that misses.
Mutou misses with a takedown
letting Jamm counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou moves out of range as Jamm strikes.
Mutou tries to counter with a takedown but Jamm is quick to defend against it.
Jamm throws a hook but Mutou avoids it easily.
Mutou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamm defends it nicely.
Jamm misses with an uppercut.
Mutou changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jamm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jamm throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mutou.
Mutou tries to counter with a takedown but Jamm is quick to defend against it.
Mutou fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutou shoots in for a takedown but Jamm shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mutou has a takedown stuffed.
Jamm stuns Mutou with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jamm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamm wants it to stay on the feet.
Jamm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamm scores with a spinning back kick!
Jamm moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Jamm dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jamm closes the distance and pushes Mutou back into the cage.
Mutou is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mutou tries to circle away but Jamm has him pinned against the cage.
Mutou is looking for a takedown.
Jamm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mutou walks into a jab.
Jamm scores with a jab to the head.
Jamm displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mutou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown but Jamm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mutou's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jamm wants to slow Mutou down by chopping away at his legs.
Jamm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou needs to keep his hands up - Jamm had a free shot at his head there.
Jamm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Mutou drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jamm sprawls and moves away.
Jamm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mutou moves out of range as Jamm strikes.
Mutou slips under a jab from Jamm.
Mutou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutou fails to land the takedown.
Jamm fails to land with a series of punches.
Mutou shoots in and drives through. Jamm sprawls well.
Jamm connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamm missing with a left hand there. Mutou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jamm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jamm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jamm finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jamm gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamm keeping moving, preventing Mutou from controlling successfully.
Mutou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamm managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou trying to control but Jamm is working from the bottom.
Mutou throws an elbow that misses. Jamm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mutou's guard. Nice move by Jamm!
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mutou utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jamm preventing the sweep.
Jamm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mutou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou is trying to keep Jamm in close.
Jamm distracts Mutou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Jamm controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown. Jamm tries to sprawl out of it but Mutou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jamm manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt
and Jamm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonah Jamm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jamm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jamm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mutou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jamm counters with a leg kick.
Mutou misses with a takedown
and Jamm counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jamm - that will leave a mark!
Jamm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamm dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mutou. That did some damage!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Jamm coming out on top.
Jamm misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jamm swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Mutou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamm scores with the left hand. Mutou knows he should have avoided that one.
Mutou doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jamm counters with a nice right hand that sends Mutou toppling to the canvas! Mutou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jamm finish him?!
Mutou is rocked!
Mutou feints and as Jamm raises his hands in defense, Mutou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oh Mutou is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamm seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jamm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mutou seems to have got his legs back now.
Jamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mutou is looking to take a break and control but Jamm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamm trying to hold on to Mutou's head to control him but Mutou postures up.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutou trying to pass the guard but Jamm defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamm trying to control from the bottom.
Mutou is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jamm reverses the position - he's now on top in Mutou's guard.
Jamm tries to free his leg and advance position but Mutou is retaining full guard.
Mutou wants to sweep but no luck.
Jamm distracts Mutou with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Jamm controlling him for the moment.
Jamm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mutou tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jamm trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mutou moves out of range of the body kick from Jamm.
Mutou closes the distance and clinches up with Jamm, looking for a takedown. Mutou pushes Jamm against the cage but Jamm circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jamm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mutou.
Jamm tries a quick counter leg kick but Mutou is wise to it.
Keiji Mutou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonah Jamm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mutou crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jamm - the referee stops the clock and Mutou gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jamm. Mutou manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah Jamm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jamm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Jamm!
Jonah Jamm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judd comes into the arena with I take it up the ass - by lil wayne blaring out of the sound system. Linhares comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Los Sicarios, Sokol, Koras - A veces kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Judd misses.
Judd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Linhares coming out on top.
Linhares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Linhares lands a nice hook to Judd's body. Judd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judd checks a low kick from Linhares.
Judd lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Linhares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Judd.
Linhares lands with a cross.
Judd moves away from the strike by Linhares.
Judd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Judd 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 Linhares has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Linhares and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Linhares.
Judd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Linhares throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linhares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Judd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linhares throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Judd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares avoids a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Judd, as that shot connected.
Linhares misses with an uppercut.
Eugene Judd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Linhares can pounce on him.
Linhares throws a hook to the side of Judd's head but Judd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Judd misses its target.
Judd misses with a left hand
and Judd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linhares lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Judd.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linhares! But no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Linhares checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Judd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Linhares can pounce on him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Judd.
Linhares walks into a straight right hand from Judd.
Linhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Judd.
Judd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Linhares can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Linhares coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Linhares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd moves away from the strike by Linhares.
Linhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judd moves away.
Linhares takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Judd throws a big shot that misses.
Judd looks to score with a jab to the body but Linhares is just out of range.
Linhares looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Linhares moves out of range of the strikes.
Linhares counters with a body kick.
Judd throws a quick inside leg kick.
Linhares misses with an uppercut.
Judd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linhares checks the leg kick nicely there.
Linhares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Linhares throws a right hand that Judd ducks under and follows up with a left that Judd also avoids with ease.
Linhares lands with a good body shot.
Linhares takes a swing at Judd's ribcage but misses.
Linhares scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares checks a low kick from Judd.
Linhares misses with a body shot.
Linhares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Judd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Judd looks to land a right hand but Linhares moved out of range.
Judd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Judd throws a right hand that Linhares ducks under and follows up with a left that Linhares also avoids with ease.
Linhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judd circles away quickly and effectively.
Judd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A clash of legs there as Linhares blocks the low kick.
Judd throws the left hand but Linhares avoids the punch easily.
Judd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Judd ducks under a wild hook from Linhares.
Judd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Linhares.
Judd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares clobbers Judd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hector Linhares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Judd throws a sloppy head kick and Linhares moves out of range easily.
Judd swings for the body but Linhares moves out of range.
Judd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Linhares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice body kick from Judd.
Judd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Judd.
Judd throws a chopping leg kick but Linhares manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Linhares is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Judd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linhares takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judd keeps Linhares at a distance using the push kick.
Linhares connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Judd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Linhares throws out a counter right but Judd avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linhares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Linhares will probably get the nod.
That's time! Judd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Linhares misses.
Judd connects with an inside leg kick.
Judd fakes the leg kick and cracks Linhares in the body.
Linhares throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hector Linhares seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot lands for Judd.
Linhares lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Judd circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Judd.
Judd fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Linhares sprawls well initially but Judd persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Judd moves nicely into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judd advances to mount.
Judd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Judd lands a nice shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd raining down shots from the mount!
Judd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Judd takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Judd wants to control the pace but Linhares is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Judd landing shots from mount.
Linhares is squirming around, avoiding Judd's attempts to control the action.
Judd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd landing strikes, looking to finish!
Linhares regains half guard.
Judd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Linhares knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Linhares felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Judd wants to control but Linhares is keeping him busy.
Judd is just content to waste time from the top position. Linhares takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Linhares wants to sweep here but Judd controlling him for the moment.
Linhares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judd wants to control from the top but Linhares keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares looking to control.
Linhares keeping moving, preventing Judd from controlling successfully.
Linhares is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Judd defends well.
Judd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judd is looking to pass into half guard but Linhares pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Linhares is in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Judd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Judd is trying to keep Linhares in close.
Judd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Linhares is one step ahead there.
Linhares looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Linhares got a little sloppy there for a moment and Judd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Linhares has managed to get both his arms back between Judd's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Linhares connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Judd's hands.
Judd misses the shot to the body.
Judd moves forwards but Linhares connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Linhares connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Linhares blocks a jab.
Linhares looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Linhares scores with a spinning back kick!
Linhares is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Linhares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judd.
Judd throws a push kick but Linhares slaps the foot to one side.
Judd misses with an uppercut. Linhares saw that one coming.
Judd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linhares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Linhares.
Linhares throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Judd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Judd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Judd.
The fighters circling - Judd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Judd blocks the low kick.
Linhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Linhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Judd thumps Linhares with a low kick.
Judd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linhares connects with a body shot.
Linhares moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Linhares has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Judd.
Good standup being displayed there by Judd as he connects with a hook.
Judd connects with a nice looking jab.
Linhares has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Linhares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judd moves away.
Linhares walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Judd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Linhares throws the kick towards the body but Judd avoids it.
Judd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linhares.
Judd 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.
Linhares fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Judd on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Judd does it's job there.
Judd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Judd looks to land a left hand but Linhares moved out of range nicely.
Judd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Linhares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Judd throws out the jab.
Judd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Linhares.
Linhares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Linhares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Linhares misses with a low kick as Judd jumps back.
A head kick misses from Judd.
Linhares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Judd throws a lazy body kick
and Linhares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Linhares moves out of range as Judd throws a body kick.
Judd jabs at Linhares's body.
Linhares 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.
Judd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Linhares connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Judd scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Judd misses.
Judd finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Linhares uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judd has time to react.
Linhares looks to land a left hand but Judd moved out of range nicely.
Judd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Linhares misses with a body shot.
Linhares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Judd cracks the inside of Linhares's front leg.
Judd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Linhares is out of range and Judd settles back down.
Judd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linhares was well out of range. Poor timing from Judd.
Judd is looking to slow Linhares down with leg kicks.
Judd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judd lands a head shot.
Linhares blocks a low kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Linhares swings for the body but Judd moves out of range.
Linhares throws a hook but Judd blocks it.
Judd feinted with a counter takedown.
Linhares moves out of range of the body kick.
Linhares throws a jab but it's blocked by Judd.
Judd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares throws a wild body kick that Judd sees coming a mile off.
Judd is looking for a counter combo.
Linhares's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Linhares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Linhares just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJudd.
Judd misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Linhares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linhares manages to avoid it.
Linhares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linhares looks to throw the jab but Judd is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Linhares.
Judd connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Judd misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eugene Judd.
Well Judd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eugene Judd!
Eugene Judd took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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