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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blackwood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Catch Your Breath by CFO$. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gavin Blackwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Sante!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sante tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackwood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blackwood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blackwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sante has Blackwood up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackwood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sante avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sante lands with a short shot to the head.
Sante missing with knees to the body.
Blackwood avoids the elbow strike from Sante, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Sante.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sante throws a head punch that misses.
Blackwood blocking some punches.
Sante missing with knees to the body.
Blackwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sante misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Sante 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.
Blackwood managing to block the knees to the body from Sante.
Sante throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackwood.
Sante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blackwood's elbow.
Blackwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sante tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blackwood avoids it.
Sante throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood blocks an uppercut.
Sante lands a damaging elbow.
Sante gets underhooks to prevent Blackwood's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Blackwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sante misses with a body punch.
Sante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackwood avoids the elbow strike from Sante, against the cage.
Blackwood managing to block the knees to the body from Sante.
Blackwood tries for a takedown but Sante manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Sante.
Sante tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sante pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sante throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sante throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackwood.
Sante trying to land knees to the body.
Sante is pressed up against the cage. Blackwood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sante down to the mat. Sante avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blackwood fails to land the takedown.
Sante tries to clinch there but Blackwood circles away.
Blackwood feinted with a counter takedown.
Blackwood has a takedown stuffed.
Jack Sante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sante is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sante is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sante closes the distance looking to clinch
and Blackwood counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blackwood takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Blackwood is nestled in close to Sante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blackwood seems to be looking for submissions.
Sante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blackwood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Blackwood lands a nice short elbow.
Blackwood works his foot free and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackwood postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sante in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sante to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavin Blackwood!
A relieved looking Gavin Blackwood 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruno Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson pushes Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Wilson lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson pushes Santos against the cage. Wilson is working some dirty boxing. Wilson pushes off with a quick right hook! Santos goes down! Santos tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wilson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Wilson!
Sam Wilson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Guttuierez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Agua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Guttuierez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nelson Agua's chin.
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200 lbs
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196 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Oscar Guttuierez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nelson Agua!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guttuierez throws a head kick but Agua moves out of range.
Agua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Guttuierez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Agua walks into a straight right hand from Guttuierez.
Agua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Agua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guttuierez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Guttuierez misses.
Guttuierez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Agua tries for a takedown but Guttuierez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Guttuierez scores with a head kick. Agua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Guttuierez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Agua scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guttuierez scores with a jab. Agua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Agua is rocked!
Agua loses concentration momentarily and Guttuierez pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Agua crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Guttuierez finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oscar Guttuierez!
During a confident post fight interview, Oscar Guttuierez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akito Toyotoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonjay Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akito Toyotoku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sonjay Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyotoku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Toyotoku, which made it look bad.
Toyotoku looks for the body kick but Jenkins saw that one coming.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that half lands.
Jenkins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Toyotoku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akito Toyotoku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins darts in and clinches Toyotoku up against the cage.
Toyotoku tries to break the clinch but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins throws a leg kick but Toyotoku sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyotoku throws a body kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Toyotoku. That's going to slow Jenkins down.
Toyotoku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jenkins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Toyotoku is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing Toyotoku from standing up.
Toyotoku trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Jenkins pulls Toyotoku in close to his closed guard and prevents Toyotoku from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toyotoku stands and steps away. Jenkins gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toyotoku scores with a one two! Jenkins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Toyotoku lands but Jenkins takes it in his stride.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jenkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jenkins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Toyotoku throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Toyotoku tries a head kick but it misses.
Toyotoku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Toyotoku throws a wild body kick that Jenkins sees coming a mile off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jenkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Toyotoku, which made it look bad.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toyotoku lands with a kick to the temple. Jenkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toyotoku scores with a push kick.
Toyotoku tries to land a leg kick but Jenkins saw it coming and moves away.
Jenkins wants to counter with a clinch but Toyotoku pushes him away.
Jenkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toyotoku momentarily.
Toyotoku lands a nice looking body kick.
Toyotoku fakes the leg kick and cracks Jenkins in the body.
Toyotoku lands a head kick. Jenkins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jenkins.
Toyotoku throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jenkins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toyotoku defends it well.
Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Jenkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jenkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Toyotoku's efforts to push away.
Toyotoku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toyotoku pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akito Toyotoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonjay Jenkins.
Toyotoku misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins wants to counter the offense by Toyotoku and move into the clinch position.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Jenkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Toyotoku defends well and Jenkins ends up having to push Toyotoku into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Toyotoku misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toyotoku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Toyotoku is just out of range.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins is looking to land body kicks.
Toyotoku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jenkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jenkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akito Toyotoku dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Toyotoku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Akito Toyotoku is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid body kick from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku throws the kick towards the body but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Toyotoku shows good takedown defense.
Toyotoku throws a quick counter head kick but Jenkins was just out of range.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses
and Jenkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Toyotoku.
Crunch! Toyotoku slams his shin into Jenkins's torso.
Jenkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Akito Toyotoku has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Jenkins.
Toyotoku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jenkins breaks the clinch.
Toyotoku throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Toyotoku slams his shin into Jenkins's torso.
Toyotoku looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jenkins wants to clinch up but Toyotoku keeps it at a distance.
Toyotoku is looking for a counter combo.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Toyotoku.
Jenkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toyotoku swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Toyotoku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Akito Toyotoku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses
and Jenkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Jenkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jenkins is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toyotoku is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Toyotoku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Toyotoku looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku is trying to stand up here but Jenkins is controlling him well.
Jenkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Toyotoku is trying to stand back up but Jenkins is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku sets himself, and Jenkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Toyotoku avoids it this time.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Toyotoku as he avoids it easily.
As Jenkins looks to move away, Toyotoku throws a big counter combo bu Jenkins just gets out of the way.
Akito Toyotoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonjay Jenkins.
Jenkins shoots in for a double leg but Toyotoku sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Toyotoku seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Toyotoku.
Jenkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Toyotoku.
Both fighters circling a little - Toyotoku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Toyotoku moves out of range.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toyotoku defends it nicely.
Toyotoku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jenkins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toyotoku smiles and moves away.
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 Akito Toyotoku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Akito Toyotoku's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jenkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but Toyotoku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Toyotoku finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Toyotoku.
As Toyotoku backs off Jenkins throws a huge counter combo but Toyotoku manages to avoid it all.
Toyotoku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jenkins will feel that in the morning.
Toyotoku goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toyotoku throws a head kick that half lands.
Toyotoku scores with a head kick. Jenkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Toyotoku throws the kick towards the body but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins wants to counter the offense by Toyotoku and move into the clinch position.
A head kick by Toyotoku misses
and Jenkins counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Toyotoku has had enough of the clinch but Jenkins keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Toyotoku misses with a body kick.
Jenkins blocks a head kick by Toyotoku.
Toyotoku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jenkins can do to turn this around?
Toyotoku lands a high kick!
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Toyotoku manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toyotoku throws a sloppy head kick and Jenkins moves out of range easily.
Toyotoku misses with a head kick.
Jenkins closes the distance and pushes Toyotoku back into the cage.
Toyotoku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jenkins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akito Toyotoku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonjay Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Toyotoku just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Toyotoku tries to pull guard but Jenkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Toyotoku is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jenkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Toyotoku to the mat. Toyotoku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Toyotoku has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jenkins should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Toyotoku has tightened it up now! Jenkins should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Akito Toyotoku!
An out of breath Akito Toyotoku thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ashmid Datal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jensen Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashmid Datal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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134 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashmid Datal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jensen Haye!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye tries to clinch up but Datal circles away and keeps his distance.
Datal throwing a counter right hand but Haye manages to avoid it.
Datal misses with a straight right.
Haye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Datal throws a hook to the side of Haye's head but Haye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haye tries to counter with a clinch but Datal shakes him off and moves away.
Haye staying out of range there.
Haye closes the distance and clinches.
Haye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Datal takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Datal is trying to force a seperation but Haye has the dominant position.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Haye - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Datal avoids it.
Haye lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ashmid Datal has been cut.
A knee to the head by Haye.
We've been informed that Haye 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.
Haye misses with a knee strike.
Haye missing with knees to the body.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haye throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Datal blocks it with crossed arms.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but Datal blocks with his arms.
Datal is trying to force a seperation but Haye has the dominant position.
Datal wants to break free but Haye has control.
Haye tries to throw a body punch but Datal avoids it by throwing Haye back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datal.
Haye misses with a knee strike.
Haye misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Datal.
Datal has had enough of the clinch but Haye keeps him there for the moment.
Haye misses with a punch to the body.
Haye missing with knees to the body.
Haye connects with a knee to the head.
Haye misses with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Haye scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Haye.
Haye unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haye has Datal pressed against the cage, preventing Datal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haye working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Datal working hard to break the clinch.
Haye missing with knees to the body.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but Datal blocks with his arms.
Haye looking to throw knees to the head but Datal is blocking nicely.
Haye holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Haye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haye tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haye putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Datal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Haye throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haye missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Datal working hard to break the clinch.
Haye lands a knee to the body.
Datal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haye throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haye swings wildly with an uppercut but Datal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Datal's elbow.
Haye putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Datal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Datal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Haye is stalling here.
Datal takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Haye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ashmid Datal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Datal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haye or perhaps it was just good defense by Datal, which made it look bad.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haye, right into the meat.
Datal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Haye scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haye scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haye thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Datal if he has to take too many more of those.
Haye fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haye moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haye has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye misses with a body kick.
Datal cracks Haye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haye throws a leg kick but Datal checks it.
Haye chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Haye is looking to slow Datal down with leg kicks.
Datal misses with a body shot.
Haye fails with a takedown attempt.
Datal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haye scores with a spinning back kick!
Ashmid Datal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Datal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haye, right into the meat.
Haye looks to clinch
and Datal counters with a three punch combo that has Haye backing up. Haye nods at Datal to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Datal missing with a left hand there. Haye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Haye lands with a nice body kick.
Haye fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye misses with a kick to the body
and Datal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Datal throws a lazy right hand but Haye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Datal misses with the combination.
Haye is looking to slow Datal down with leg kicks.
Haye moves in looking to clinch but Datal pushes him off.
Haye gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Haye tries a body shot but Datal blocks it.
Haye putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Datal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haye scores with a knee to the head.
Haye putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Datal in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Datal is trying to break the clinch but Haye is controlling him.
Haye lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Datal avoiding damage as Haye throws knees to the body.
Haye tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Datal.
Haye lands a knee to the head.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but Datal blocks with his arms.
Datal is trying to break the clinch but Haye is controlling him.
Datal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jensen Haye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ashmid Datal's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Haye scores with a leg kick.
Haye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jensen Haye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Haye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haye, right into the meat.
Datal missing with a left hand there. Haye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haye avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haye looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Datal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haye moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Haye misses with a head kick.
Datal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Haye.
Datal misses with a combination
and Haye counters by moving into the clinch.
Haye tries to throw a body punch but Datal avoids it by throwing Haye back against the cage.
Haye lands a nice knee to the body.
Datal is trying to break the clinch but Haye is controlling him.
Haye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haye tries to land a knee to the head but Datal blocks with his arms.
Haye lands a knee to the head.
Datal takes a knee right on the jaw!
Haye swings wildly with an uppercut but Datal uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Haye lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Haye is looking to work some ground and pound but Datal has wrist control.
Haye has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haye passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haye throwing shots but Datal is blocking nicely.
Datal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Datal tries to get out of the position.
Haye looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Datal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye controlling the action here.
Haye missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Datal is not content to let Haye control the position.
Haye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haye passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haye raining down hammerfists from mount.
Haye fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haye dominating with strikes here.
Haye throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Haye landing shots from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poor strikes thrown by Haye there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ashmid Datal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haye raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jensen Haye comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Haye has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jensen Haye!
Jensen Haye 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harmed Mohamed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komaroff's entrance music is Here's To Us. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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151 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harmed Mohamed!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohamed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Komaroff.
Mohamed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Komaroff cracks a nice hook into Mohamed's ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Komaroff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Komaroff.
Mohamed is rocked!
Mohamed walks straight into a right hand from Komaroff - that's dropped him! Komaroff jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mohamed from any more punishment! Mohamed complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vasili Komaroff!
After winning the bout, Vasili Komaroff thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Nygma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is John Denver - Country roads. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Nygma!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Nygma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nygma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
Nygma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Nygma counters with a good, hard body kick but Thompson shrugs it off.
Thompson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nygma's head backwards.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Nygma.
Nygma tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thompson throws a right hand that Nygma ducks under and follows up with a left that Nygma also avoids with ease.
And Nygma responds with a good body kick, but Thompson manages to step out the way in time.
Nygma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thompson throws out the jab.
Nygma was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nygma blocks a jab.
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!
Nygma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nygma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nygma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson lands with a straight right. Nygma didn't see that one coming.
Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nygma tries a head kick but it misses.
Nygma lands with a slapping head kick.
Nygma moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson backing away here, and Nygma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Nygma ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nygma.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nygma throws a head kick that misses
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nygma throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Nygma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nygma throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nygma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thompson misses the jab.
Nygma ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Nygma.
Thompson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Nygma slips the punch.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nygma - that will leave a mark!
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Nygma slips the punch.
Nygma shapes to counter with a head kick.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nygma.
Thompson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNygma.
John Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nygma can pounce on him.
Nygma connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Nygma.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Nygma moves away and avoids it.
Nygma slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Nygma counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nygma throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson misses with a hook. Nygma ducked under it nicely.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
And Nygma responds with a good body kick, but Thompson manages to step out the way in time.
Nygma throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Nygma counters with a good, hard body kick but Thompson shrugs it off.
Nygma looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Nygma. Thompson shrugs it off though.
Nygma is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Nygma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A nice inside leg kick there by Nygma. That's going to slow Thompson down.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nygma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nygma moves away.
Thompson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNygma.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Nygma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nygma avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Nygma moves away from the strike by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ethan Nygma will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Nygma counters with an outside leg kick.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Nygma moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nygma.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson sets himself, and Nygma steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nygma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nygma ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Nygma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a right hand that misses
and Nygma counters with a body kick.
Nygma lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nygma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
Nygma is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Thompson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nygma throws a fast counter high kick but Thompson manages to duck under it in time.
Thompson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ethan Nygma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson misses with a hook. Nygma ducked under it nicely.
Nygma thinks about the counter body kick.
Crunch! Nygma slams his shin into Thompson's torso.
Nygma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Nygma slips under a jab.
Nygma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nygma manages to avoid it.
Thompson misses with a jab to the body
and Nygma counters with a big head kick but Thompson shrugs it off.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Nygma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nygma throws a fast counter high kick but Thompson manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a jab when Nygma was well out of range.
Despite the aggression on Nygma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nygma throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thompson with a hook.
Nygma slips under a jab.
Nygma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nygma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nygma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thompson really felt that one!
Thompson throws the left hand but Nygma avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a right hand
and Nygma counters with a good low kick that Thompson was not able to check.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Nygma counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thompson's knee momentarily.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Nygma slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNygma.
Nygma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nygma defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nygma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thompson really felt that one!
Nygma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nygma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Nygma throws a fast counter high kick but Thompson manages to duck under it in time.
Nygma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Nygma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Nygma counters with a nice body kick.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nygma moves out of range of the strikes.
Thompson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNygma.
Nygma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson misses with a straight left.
Nygma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson misses with a hook
and Nygma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nygma tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Nygma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Thompson.
A good leg kick by Nygma.
Nygma throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Nygma saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ethan Nygma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nygma scores with a nice body kick.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Nygma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nygma slips a straight right by Thompson.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Nygma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Nygma's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nygma.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nygma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thompson misses the jab.
Nygma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nygma misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Nygma.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nygma blocks a jab.
Nygma moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Nygma slips the punch.
Nygma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nygma throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nygma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nygma cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
A head kick from Nygma lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Nygma tries to counter by closing the distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thompson.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nygma counters with a good, hard body kick but Thompson shrugs it off.
Thompson misses with a hook. Nygma ducked under it nicely.
Nygma throws a big counter head kick but Thompson avoids it with no problem.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nygma was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Nygma raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nygma counters with a body kick.
Nygma tries to clinch but Thompson is having none of it.
A swing and a miss from Thompson.
Nygma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nygma is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nygma.
Nygma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thompson.
As Thompson backs off Nygma throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.
Nygma throws a head kick that half lands.
Thompson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nygma counters with a head kick.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson misses the jab.
Nygma feints a counter leg kick.
Nygma staying out of range there.
Nygma throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nygma.
Thompson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNygma.
Nygma slips under a jab.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Nygma.
That kick from Nygma tenderised Thompson's leg. Thompson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nygma throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nygma tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Nygma.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Nygma.
Nygma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson throws a body punch but Nygma moves out of range.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson lands with a straight right. Nygma didn't see that one coming.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Nygma's head but Nygma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nygma slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nygma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nygma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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 John Thompson.
Well Nygma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Thompson!
John Thompson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Wax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Mosby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Wax!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wax throws a sloppy body shot
and Mosby counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wax seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wax wants to sweep here but Mosby controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Wax has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mosby throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax pulls Mosby in to control the position.
Wax controls Mosby momentarily but Mosby frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax scores with a kick to the body.
Wax scores with a head kick. Mosby tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mosby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosby punishes Wax's body with a nice straight punch.
Mosby blocks a head kick by Wax.
Mosby misses the jab.
Mosby clobbers Wax with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wax is looking to clinch but Mosby is avoiding it.
Wax tries a head kick but it misses.
Mosby throws a looping overhand right but Wax ducks down to avoid it.
Wax tries to counter with a clinch but Mosby shakes him off and moves away.
Mosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Mosby looks to land a left hand but Wax moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosby scores with a leg kick.
Mosby throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mosby digs a good hook to Wax's body.
Wax misses with a leg kick
and Mosby counters with a shoot takedown. Wax fights it but they end up in guard.
Mosby throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wax managing to control the position.
Wax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mosby slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wax has Mosby pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mosby's guard.
Wax controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mosby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mosby manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wax manages to get himself to full guard.
Mosby wants to control from the top but Wax keeps moving.
Mosby looking to pass the guard.
Mosby postures up in Wax's guard and throws a big left but Wax blocks it.
Mosby throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosby wants to control from the top but Wax keeps moving.
Mosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wax is keeping the position for now.
Mosby content to stall in guard here.
Mosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wax swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wax trying to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mosby dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wax walks into a left hand.
Mosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mosby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mosby.
Daniel Mosby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wax gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wax is not content to let Mosby control the position.
Mosby is pressing down on Wax's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wax is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wax wants to control but Mosby is keeping busy.
Mosby is working for a kimura but Wax is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mosby in particular looking to stall.
Mosby seems to be working for a kimura but Wax defends the submission attempt.
Wax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mosby wants to take a breather but Wax is having none of it.
Mosby is pressing down on Wax's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wax is holding on for now.
Mosby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mosby is trying to control. Wax wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mosby swings for the body but Wax moves out of range.
Daniel Mosby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wax throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mosby.
Wax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mosby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Mosby blocks the low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wax as Mosby shoots in.
Mosby swings widly with a right hand
and Wax counters by moving into the clinch.
Wax is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mosby is defending well for now.
Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mosby avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax lands with a right to the head.
Wax misses with a knee to the head.
Wax tries to land a knee to the head but Mosby blocks with his arms.
Mosby jumps guard but Wax turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Wax.
Wax tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mosby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wax has a couple of punches blocked by Mosby.
Mosby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wax can do to turn this around?
Mosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wax misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mosby.
Mosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wax scores with a knee to the head.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax misses with a knee to the head.
Mosby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mosby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mosby takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Wax.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wax with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wax missing with knees to the body.
Mosby avoiding damage as Wax throws knees to the body.
Mosby tries to pull guard but Wax forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Mosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wax trying to land knees to the body.
Wax fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mosby can't break the clinch.
Mosby blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mosby fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Wax showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wax throws a front kick aimed at Mosby's knee but Mosby avoids it well.
Mosby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wax looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mosby checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Mosby - just one landing.
Wax misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mosby attempts a counter takedown but Wax avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Mosby.
Wax looks to throw a body kick
so Mosby counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Wax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mosby 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.
Wax is pulling down on Mosby's head. It's preventing any offense from Mosby, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wax looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wax looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wax!
Mosby is looking to regain half guard here but Wax keeps moving and retains side control.
Wax working away.
Mosby is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wax controls the position.
Mosby is looking to reverse the position.
Mosby is working hard here to advance position.
Wax controls the position from side control.
Mosby is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax working away.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mosby tries to bench press Wax off him but Wax keeps the position.
Wax wants to control but Mosby is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wax ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
A head kick misses from Wax.
It looked like Mosby was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wax.
Mosby misses with a takedown attempt - Wax sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wax steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mosby.
Wax walks into a straight right hand from Mosby.
Wax throws a wild body kick that Mosby sees coming a mile off.
A quick step to the side and Mosby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wax dodges the punch combination from Mosby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosby sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wax blocks a jab.
Wax misses with a leg kick.
Mosby fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mosby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by Mosby.
Wax avoids the body shot from Mosby.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosby misses with a body shot.
Wax lands a head kick. Mosby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Charlie Wax is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mosby fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wax to the ground. Mosby is now in Wax's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daniel Mosby did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wax.
Wax is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wax tries to land a front kick but Mosby steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mosby throws a hook but Wax blocks it.
Wax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wax tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mosby manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mosby shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wax as he jumps to the side.
Wax tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby swats away the attempt to clinch by Wax.
Wax throws a wild body kick that Mosby sees coming a mile off.
Mosby misses with a body punch
and Wax counters with a nice leg kick.
Daniel Mosby is winning the standup battle so far.
Wax throws a push kick but Mosby slaps the foot to one side.
Mosby was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax ducks under a wild hook from Mosby.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mosby.
Wax blocks a leg kick.
Mosby tests Wax's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wax blocks a jab.
Wax displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mosby.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Mosby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wax lands a leg kick that knocks Mosby off balance momentarily.
Wax looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wax takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wax ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Mosby.
Wax lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away.
Mosby with a jab.
Mosby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mosby closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Mosby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wax keeps working.
Wax is holding on to half guard well.
Mosby thows a huge punch but Wax dodges it nicely.
Wax tries to roll over but Mosby keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wax can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby trying to control from Wax's half guard. Wax has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wax keeping full guard, as Mosby tries to pass.
Mosby wants to control from the top but Wax keeps moving.
Wax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mosby's guard.
Mosby lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mosby with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mosby throwing strikes but missing.
Wax wants to sweep here but Mosby controlling him for the moment.
Mosby passes into half guard.
Wax moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mosby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Mosby had his way with Charlie Wax in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wax wants to clinch.
Wax looks for the body kick but Mosby saw that one coming.
Wax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mosby ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wax moves away.
Wax takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wax gets caught napping as Mosby dives in and scores a takedown. Wax manages to retain guard.
Mosby looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Wax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wax controls Mosby momentarily but Mosby frees himself.
Mosby throws a strike but Wax rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wax tries to free his leg and advance position but Mosby is retaining full guard.
Wax trying to control but Mosby is working from the bottom.
Wax is stalling in the full guard.
Mosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Mosby, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wax wants to control from the top but Mosby keeps moving.
Wax is pushing down on Mosby's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mosby is fighting to maintain full guard but Wax has managed to sneak the leg through.
Charlie Wax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mosby is trying to get back to full guard.
Mosby looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mosby trying to hold on to Wax's head to control him but Wax postures up.
Mosby is looking to improve his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wax trying to mount his opponent but Mosby defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wax gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wax looking to control.
Mosby looking to pass the guard.
Wax controlling the position.
Mosby looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wax trying to keep a closed guard but Mosby is proving a slippery customer.
Mosby trying to control but Wax is working from the bottom.
Mosby throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mosby shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mosby was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosby looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wax is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Mosby showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mosby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Mosby!
Daniel Mosby is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dark Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Krame (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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dark Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafael Krame!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terror misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Terror swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terror throws a combination. Krame tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Rafael Krame has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krame is defended easily by Terror.
Terror throws a left and a right that both miss
and Krame counters with a nice double leg into side control. Terror won't be happy with that.
Krame tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Krame creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krame scores with punches from side control.
Krame scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krame misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krame working the ground and pound.
Krame landing a few strikes.
Terror is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krame controls the position.
Terror can't do much from the bottom here.
Terror knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Krame on the ground.
Krame landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krame sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Terror is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Terror is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Krame crashes against the mat.
Krame scores with punches from side control.
Terror might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Terror taking a bit of punishment here - Krame scoring with strikes.
Terror parries the strikes from Krame easily there. Krame is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Terror to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror is trying to improve his position.
Terror takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Terror tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Krame wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Terror can't do much from the bottom here.
Krame creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Krame lands an elbow.
Krame works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Terror is looking for a sweep.
Terror can't do much from the bottom here.
Krame tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Terror wants to control but Krame postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror is looking to regain half guard here but Krame keeps moving and retains side control.
Krame works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krame misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Krame trying to control the action but Terror is working from the bottom.
Krame misses with the ground and pound.
Krame creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Terror sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Krame tries to score with some ground and pound. Terror controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Terror parries the strikes from Krame easily there. Krame is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Terror to escape.
Terror can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terror seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Krame misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terror misses with a two punch combination.
Krame is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terror sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dark Terror has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Krame.
Krame avoids a punch combination nicely.
Terror throws a right and a left that Krame avoids nicely.
Krame shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Terror but Terror pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Krame gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terror counters with a straight right hand.
Krame shoots for a double leg takedown but Terror sprawls well. He's pushed Krame's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Terror lands a right hook to the body.
Terror is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Krame's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terror wants to advance to full mount but Krame doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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 Dark Terror will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Krame's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krame shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Krame is keen to just control but Terror is a slippery customer.
Terror is looking for a sweep. Krame is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Terror has hold of Krame's hands but Krame slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Krame is thwarting Terror's attempts to control the position.
Krame lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terror wants to control but Krame is keeping busy.
Terror wants to improve his position but Krame is controlling well.
Terror blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krame.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krame trying to control the pace.
Krame is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Terror tries to get to full guard but Krame has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terror has a hand on Krame's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Krame takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Terror really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krame landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krame lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Terror is desperately trying to improve his position but Krame has a good base and remains in mount.
Terror tries to lock up and control but Krame gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Krame lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Krame wants to control the pace but Terror is squirming around nicely.
Krame lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Terror that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terror tries to reverse the position but Krame maintains control.
BOOM! Krame connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Terror tries to reverse the position but Krame maintains control.
Krame punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krame raining down shots from the mount!
Krame can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terror is looking to escape.
Krame avoids the attempt from Terror to control.
Terror tries to reverse the position but Krame maintains control.
Krame lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Terror is squirming around, avoiding Krame's attempts to control the action.
Terror really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krame raining down shots from the mount!
Krame putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rafael Krame has got the better of the ground game so far.
Krame with shots to the head and body - Terror looks very uncomfortable down there.
Terror wants to hold on but Krame pushes him away.
Krame lands a couple of good shots and Terror has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Krame is landing with strikes. Terror can't take much more of this.
The referee is taking a good look at Terror as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Krame!
Terror is rocked!
Krame has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krame is punishing Terror with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Krame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Krame's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Krame shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Terror is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Terror preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Krame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Terror is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krame slips nicely into half guard.
Terror wants to improve his position but Krame is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krame sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Terror defending well though.
Krame scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Krame has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Terror tries to roll over but Krame keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krame is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Krame sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Terror defending well though.
Krame wants to take a breather but Terror is having none of it.
Terror trying to control but Krame postures up.
Terror is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Krame is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Krame is looking to take a break and control but Terror is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Terror throws a lazy uppercut
and Krame counters with a shoot takedown. Terror fights it but they end up in guard.
Krame throwing strikes from guard but Terror blocks nicely.
Terror working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krame.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krame makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Terror controls Krame momentarily but Krame frees himself.
Krame trying to control but Terror is working from the bottom.
Krame lands a couple of digs.
Terror controls Krame momentarily but Krame frees himself.
Krame is looking to work some ground and pound but Terror has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Krame looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Krame.
Dark Terror seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Terror misses.
Donk. Terror catches Krame right on the button with a cross.
Terror closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Terror creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Krame sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Terror working the strikes but Krame uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Krame manages to get to full guard.
Krame looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krame keeps trying to improve his position.
Terror with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krame is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Terror gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Terror looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krame with a nice head shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krame is looking to work some ground and pound but Terror has wrist control.
Krame looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Krame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krame 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 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Krame!
A very excited looking Rafael Krame 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Karl Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pillow Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Silva !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pillow Hands!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hands gets underhooks to prevent Silva 's takedown attempt.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action.
Silva avoiding damage as Hands throws knees to the body.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands prevents a body shot from Silva .
Hands just leaning against Silva , taking a breather.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hands leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hands softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Hands.
Hands throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Silva is looking to control Hands's arms but Hands gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Hands lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hands is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hands is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hands misses with some punches.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hands misses with a punch to the body.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hands is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silva s head.
Hands will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Hands has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Silva seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hands can turn it around.
Hands with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hands controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Hands turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Hands avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Silva struggles to land a body shot inside as Hands controls his hands.
Hands misses with an elbow over the top.
Hands scores with a shoulder strike.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action.
Hands has Silva pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hands pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Silva tumbling to the mat - Hands dives into Silva 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
Silva wants to hit a switch here but Hands passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hands fails to take his opponent's back.
Hands trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hands tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hands misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Hands has a good base and remains in mount.
Hands goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Silva turns into him and now he's in Hands's guard.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hands's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands is pulling down on Silva 's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva , at least for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hands is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Hands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hands is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pillow Hands dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hands dives in for a single leg takedown but Silva sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silva throws a looping overhand right but Hands ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Silva 's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hands fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva , pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva .
Hands prevents a body shot from Silva .
Hands is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Silva is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hands gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Hands's head.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Hands manages to pull guard.
Hands wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva postures up.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pillow Hands has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hands working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hands preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hands moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Silva misses the target.
Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hands clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Hands breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hands tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hands tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Hands tries to clinch up.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hands fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands tries to clinch up.
Hands doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Hands tries to clinch up
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hands gets a clinch.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hands as the two fighters clinch.
Hands prevents a body shot from Silva .
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hands stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Hands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands is working Silva over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow.
Hands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva 's elbow.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hands is defending well.
Hands breaks from the clinch.
Hands shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hands showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is looking to improve his position.
Silva is pressing down on Hands's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hands forces his way into half guard.
Hands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Hands eventually gives up the hold.
Silva wants to improve his position but Hands is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pillow Hands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hands is looking to clinch.
Pillow Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hands's waist but Hands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Hands clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Hands keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hands pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pillow Hands seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva avoiding damage as Hands throws knees to the body.
A short right from Hands on the inside.
Hands prevents a body shot from Silva .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Hands back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Silva .
A short left from Silva .
Hands blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to throw a body punch but Hands avoids it by throwing Silva back against the cage.
Hands will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Hands is trying to drag Silva to the mat but Silva just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hands tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hands decides to pull guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Hands has wrist control.
Silva 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.
Hands keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva is in close to Hands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Hands is retaining full guard.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hands's head.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hands seems keen to control Silva 's posture.
Hands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva cracks Hands with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Hands gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hands trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hands won't allow Silva to sweep him here.
Silva thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hands wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Hands defends easily.
Hands drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hands jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hands throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Silva .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Silva clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hands tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva .
Hands managing to control the position.
Silva is in close to Hands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hands trying to control the position.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Hands is retaining full guard.
Silva working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hands works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva cracks Hands with a solid left hand.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hands working a defensive guard here.
Hands wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Hands wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hands has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to drag Hands to the mat but Hands just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hands lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Hands.
Hands scores with a shoulder strike.
Hands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hands gets through Silva 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hands is trying to stall.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hands pushes off an throws an elbow but Silva leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands tries to work over Silva 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hands on the inside.
Silva tries to stall but Hands uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hands is keeping busy.
Hands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hands working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hands misses with a punch to the body.
Hands looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva .
Hands blocks a body shot from Silva .
Silva working aggressively here.
Silva misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hands's elbow.
Nice body punch from Silva .
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hands fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Silva . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Hands saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva .
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hands takes a swing at Silva 's ribcage but misses.
Hands is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Pillow Hands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Silva 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Hands tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Hands drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Hands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Silva 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hands dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hands just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Hands controls the action.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Hands is trying to pull guard but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Hands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hands misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands misses with a body punch.
Hands is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva misses with the head strike.
Silva blocking some punches.
Silva 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hands lands a nice shot to the body.
Hands stalls.
Hands escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karl Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hands.
Hands is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Hands closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Karl Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pillow Hands.
Hands is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hands on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hands avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Hands throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Hands wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Hands shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hands's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hands takes one to the side of the head.
Hands moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Hands is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hands fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hands manages to avoid it.
Pillow Hands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hands wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Hands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hands stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva 's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hands clinches up against the cage.
Hands lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands prevents a body shot from Silva .
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hands lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hands pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva misses with some punches.
Karl Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Hands.
Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hands prevents it.
Silva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hands has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pillow Hands!
Pillow Hands is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Pillow Hands thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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