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028 • Tayasui PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ghani Ogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenuichio Harada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenuichio Harada is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ghani Ogle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenuichio Harada!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ogle swings for the body but Harada moves out of range.
Ogle tries to sprawl but Harada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ogle has hold of Harada's hands but Harada slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harada looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ogle defending well though.
Harada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ogle wants to get back to full guard.
Ogle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ogle taking some punishment here, with Harada in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada controlling the action here.
Ogle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harada.
Harada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada is thwarting Ogle's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ogle moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ogle gets caught napping as Harada dives in and scores a takedown. Ogle manages to retain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Harada sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harada is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogle has wrist control.
Harada with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harada throws an elbow that misses. Ogle uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harada's guard. Nice move by Ogle!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harada wants to sweep but no luck.
Harada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ogle manages to get himself to full guard.
Ogle keeping moving, preventing Harada from controlling successfully.
Ogle working a defensive guard but Harada passes into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harada is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harada throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ogle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harada thows a huge punch but Ogle dodges it nicely.
Harada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ogle is trying to get back to full guard.
Harada working the head and body with strikes.
Ogle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harada on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Harada looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ogle with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harada looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ogle defends it nicely.
Ogle throwing a counter right hand but Harada manages to avoid it.
Harada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogle but Ogle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghani Ogle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenuichio Harada.
Ogle lands with a good body shot.
Harada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogle but Ogle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ogle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Ogle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harada avoids the body shot from Ogle.
Harada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harada fails to land the takedown.
We've been informed that Harada has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harada shoots in for a takedown but Ogle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ogle pinned against the cage. Ogle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenuichio Harada will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ogle swinging wildly here.
Harada looking to score a takedown here. Ogle is defending well but Harada drives through and ends up in Ogle's guard.
Ogle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ogle being controlled here momentarily.
Harada wants to sweep but no luck.
Harada managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harada has his hands on Ogle's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ogle preventing the sweep.
Ogle trying to control but Harada is working from the bottom.
Harada controlling the position.
Ogle stopping the sweep attempt from Harada.
Harada trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ogle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ogle looks to land a right hand but Harada moved out of range.
Harada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ogle is fending him off so far but Harada persists. Nope, Ogle circles away and we're back to standing.
Harada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghani Ogle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenuichio Harada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogle connects with a single shot there.
Ogle lands a nice shot to the body.
Harada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ogle.
Harada tries for a takedown but Ogle circles away easily
and Ogle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ogle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harada.
Harada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ogle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harada is breathing heavily.
Harada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Ogle. Beautiful body shot.
Harada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ogle looks to score with a jab to the body but Harada is just out of range.
Ogle swings for the body but Harada moves out of range.
Ogle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kenuichio Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Ogle. No joy for Harada on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harada is defended easily by Ogle.
Ghani Ogle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ogle but Ogle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ogle just misses with a punch to the body.
Harada with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ogle counters with a nice body shot.
Ogle is looking to wear down Harada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ogle misses with a wild body shot.
Harada slips a jab and a cross from Ogle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ogle. Harada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ogle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Harada shoots in for a takedown but Ogle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ogle misses the shot to the body.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Harada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ogle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harada thinking.
Ogle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harada can do to turn this around?
Ogle connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ogle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body punch from Ogle.
Ghani Ogle is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harada has his takedown stuffed
and Ogle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ogle misses with a body shot.
Ogle throws a body punch but Harada moves out of range.
Harada bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ogle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ogle tries to bench press Harada off him but Harada keeps the position.
Ogle is not content to let Harada control the position.
Harada in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ghani Ogle dominated that second round.
That's time! Ogle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Harada has a takedown stuffed.
Ogle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harada shoots in looking for a takedown. Ogle tries to sprawl out of it but Harada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ogle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harada throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ogle was covering up waiting for the punch and Harada finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ogle has momentary wrist control but Harada slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ogle wants to sweep but no luck.
Ogle keeping moving, preventing Harada from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ogle holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harada postures up in Ogle's guard and throws a big left but Ogle blocks it.
Harada passes Ogle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ogle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Harada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ogle defending well though.
Ogle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ogle tries to get out of the position.
Harada not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ogle misses with a few strikes there.
Harada feints and as Ogle raises his hands in defense, Harada changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Ogle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogle wants to stand but Harada is controlling the position.
Harada scoring with some ground and pound.
Harada throws a big right hand that misses.
Harada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harada is looking to work some ground and pound but Ogle has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harada accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Harada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghani Ogle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenuichio Harada.
Ogle lands a nice shot to the body.
Harada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harada fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ogle misses with a series of wild punches.
Harada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ogle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ogle tests Harada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ogle lands with a nice body punch.
Harada shoots in looking for a takedown. Ogle tries to sprawl out of it but Harada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ogle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harada has a takedown stuffed.
Ogle stuffs the takedown.
Ogle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harada fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harada takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ogle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harada moves away.
Harada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ogle throws a body punch but Harada moves out of range.
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!
Ogle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice sprawl there from Ogle as Harada shoots in.
Decent striking displayed by Ogle there.
Ogle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ogle digs a good hook to Harada's body.
Harada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harada showed some decent athleticism there.
Harada thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ogle's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghani Ogle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ogle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ghani Ogle!
An out of breath Ghani Ogle 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ekong Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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190 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ekong Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Green!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Green counters with a left to the body.
Bell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Joe Green has been cut.
Green comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Green rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Green misses with a straight right.
Bell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bell scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Bell.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Green crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bell - the referee stops the clock and Green gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bell. Green manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Bell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Bell avoids the body shot from Green.
Bell thows a body kick. Green tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Green.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a leg kick which misses Green's front leg but catches the back leg as Green tries to avoid it.
Bell feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
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!
Bell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Green throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bell.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Bell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bell lands with a nice body kick.
Bell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Green misses with a right hand
and Bell counters with a low kick, right behind Green 's knee.
Green looks winded!
Green takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Green walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bell, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bell, right into the meat.
Bell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell lands a big head kick that sends Green tumbling to the mat! Bell takes a step backwards and waves Green back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Green is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Bell finish him?
Good leg kick by Bell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Green misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bell feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bell lands a big right hand that sends Green crashing to the mat! Bell stays standing though and waves Green back to his feet!
That has opened up Joe Green's cut even more.
Bell circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Green to the canvas! Green doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bell keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ekong Bell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Ramires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Ramires has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Ramires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricardo Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramires looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramires looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Ramires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Jose Ramires has been cut.
Lopez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Lopez cracks Ramires with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ramires looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lopez finish him?
Ramires is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Ramires is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lopez clinches up with Ramires and pushes him back against the cage.
Lopez dips a shoulder and cracks Ramires with a mighty uppercut! Ramires falls back against the cage and Lopez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ramires is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lopez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Lopez!
A victorious Ricardo Lopez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pound House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timmy TwoTone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pound House has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pound House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy TwoTone!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TwoTone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
House 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.
House throws the left hand but TwoTone avoids the punch easily.
TwoTone flicks out a counter leg kick but House steps away.
TwoTone avoids the body shot from House.
House seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
TwoTone avoids the body shot from House.
TwoTone tries a quick counter leg kick but House is wise to it.
TwoTone misses with a head kick.
TwoTone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
House attempts a counter takedown but TwoTone avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as House blocks the low kick.
House misses with an uppercut. TwoTone saw that one coming.
TwoTone tries to counter with a clinch but House shakes him off and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of House 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoTone buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
TwoTone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
TwoTone wants to slow House down by chopping away at his legs.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmy TwoTone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TwoTone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
House attempts a counter takedown but TwoTone avoids it well and moves away.
House bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of TwoTone's head.
TwoTone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
House blocks a body shot from TwoTone.
TwoTone tries to land a knee to the head but House blocks with his arms.
TwoTone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
House is trying to pull guard but TwoTone turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
House takes an elbow to the forehead.
TwoTone with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone is pushing House up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
House takes an elbow to the forehead.
TwoTone working aggressively here.
House can't find room to land a body shot as TwoTone controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by TwoTone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House misses with a punch on the inside.
TwoTone lands a knee to the head.
House is trying to push TwoTone away but TwoTone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
House takes an elbow to the forehead.
TwoTone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
TwoTone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TwoTone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
TwoTone connects with a nasty looking knee right to House's face.
TwoTone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for TwoTone.
TwoTone gets through House's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
TwoTone tries a knee to the head but House blocks it.
TwoTone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
House tried to land a shot to the body but connects with TwoTone's elbow.
TwoTone landing knees to the head.
TwoTone looking to throw knees to the head but House is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for TwoTone to work.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
TwoTone misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TwoTone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but House has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
House tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. TwoTone smiles and moves away.
TwoTone misses with a low kick.
House drops down looking for a counter takedown but TwoTone sprawls and moves away.
House circles away from the clinch attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by TwoTone.
TwoTone is looking to clinch.
TwoTone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
House fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy TwoTone dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
TwoTone has taken the fight to the clinch.
House takes an elbow to the forehead.
TwoTone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TwoTone is stalling here.
House takes a knee right on the jaw!
TwoTone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
TwoTone throws a knee to the head but misses.
House tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
House misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stalling in the clinch from TwoTone.
House goes for a takedown attempt but TwoTone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
TwoTone misses with a body shot.
House feinted with a counter takedown.
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TwoTone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but TwoTone defends well and House ends up having to push TwoTone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
TwoTone avoids the body shot from House.
TwoTone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for TwoTone.
TwoTone misses with a low kick as House jumps back.
TwoTone tries to clinch up.
House tries to counter with a takedown but TwoTone is quick to defend against it.
TwoTone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with House, pushing him back against the cage.
House has a couple of punches blocked by TwoTone.
TwoTone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone lands with a short shot to the head.
TwoTone looking to throw knees to the head but House is blocking nicely.
Nice elbow from TwoTone.
TwoTone lands a damaging elbow.
TwoTone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
TwoTone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
TwoTone lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TwoTone throws a knee to the head but misses.
House has a couple of punches blocked by TwoTone.
TwoTone working House over with knees to the body.
TwoTone misses with a short punch on the inside.
House tries to score a body lock takedown but TwoTone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pound House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TwoTone blocks a body shot from House.
TwoTone connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone blocks a body shot from House.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
TwoTone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters up against the cage, TwoTone throws an elbow but misses.
House misses with a punch to the body.
TwoTone missing with knees to the body.
House jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as TwoTone walks away with a smile on his face. House gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
House closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into TwoTone's guard.
TwoTone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. House manages to get himself to full guard.
TwoTone trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
TwoTone content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House is looking for a triangle but TwoTone pushes his legs off easily.
House working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. TwoTone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. TwoTone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
House is pulling down on TwoTone's head. It's preventing any offense from TwoTone, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy TwoTone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
TwoTone scores with a jab to the body.
TwoTone connects with a body shot.
House takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
TwoTone misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TwoTone manages to avoid it.
TwoTone wants to counter with a clinch but House pushes him away.
Timmy TwoTone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
TwoTone darts in and clinches House up against the cage.
TwoTone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but House blocks it with crossed arms.
TwoTone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TwoTone slows down the pace here.
TwoTone lands a damaging elbow.
TwoTone lands an elbow just above House 's eye.
TwoTone tries to land a knee to the head but House blocks with his arms.
House misses with a hook to the ribs.
TwoTone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. TwoTone obliges.
TwoTone throws a punch but it's blocked by House.
House can't break the clinch.
TwoTone lands with a light punch inside.
TwoTone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but House has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Timmy TwoTone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
TwoTone lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TwoTone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TwoTone misses with a punch on the inside.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. TwoTone smiles and moves away.
TwoTone fails with an attempt to clinch.
House swats away the attempt to clinch by TwoTone.
TwoTone throws a front kick aimed at House's knee but House avoids it well.
TwoTone tries to clinch up
and House decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TwoTone's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
House controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
TwoTone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
TwoTone can't keep his opponent in guard - House advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
House wants to lay and pray for a moment but TwoTone keeps working.
House seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pound House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
House wants to take a breather but TwoTone is having none of it.
House seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
House is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, TwoTone has managed to free his arm - good work.
TwoTone trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but House manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
House is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But TwoTone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from TwoTone!
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmy TwoTone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got TwoTone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timmy TwoTone!
Timmy TwoTone looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to first say David is as hard as nails and is dangerous on the ground. I want to thank my management for a great gameplan to win and my organization for putting a great card together. Bill i want you next!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ebner Estavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebner Estavez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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176 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ebner Estavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Rock!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab.
Estavez shoots in and drives through. Rock sprawls well.
Rock scores with the left hand. Estavez knows he should have avoided that one.
Estavez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Johnny Rock has been cut.
Rock throws out a loose jab but Estavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Estavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Estavez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rock tries to avoid it but Estavez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rock to the ground. Rock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Estavez tries to clinch but Rock moves out of range.
No luck for Estavez with that takedown attempt.
Rock with the counter takedown but Estavez avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebner Estavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Estavez defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Estavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rock circles away.
Estavez with a poor takedown
and Rock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Rock misses.
Estavez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Estavez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rock scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock looks for the body kick but Estavez saw that one coming.
As Rock tries to get set, Estavez tries to push him back and clinch up but Rock manages to avoid the attempt.
Rock misses with a looping left.
A punch combination from Rock misses.
Estavez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rock is fending him off so far but Estavez persists. Nope, Rock circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Estavez with that takedown attempt.
Estavez tries for a takedown but Rock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Estavez wants to clinch but Rock slips to the side
and Rock counters with a nice double leg into side control. Estavez won't be happy with that.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estavez keeps working.
Estavez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock controls the position.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but Estavez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Estavez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Estavez tries to buck Rock off but Rock is having none of it.
Estavez is working hard here to advance position.
Estavez is trying to control Rock's posture but Rock avoids it.
Rock scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estavez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Estavez wants to get back to his feet.
Rock grinds an elbow into Estavez's temple.
Rock scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Estavez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rock in side control, throwing shots but Estavez defends.
Rock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Estavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Estavez is pushing Rock's head away, looking to escape. Rock manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rock looks up at the clock and then as Estavez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rock smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Estavez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Estavez is looking for a sweep.
Rock scores with a couple of short elbows.
Estavez is trying to improve his position.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Estavez keeps working.
Estavez parries the strikes from Rock easily there. Rock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Estavez to escape.
Estavez is trying to control Rock's posture but Rock avoids it.
Rock cracks Estavez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rock connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Estavez some visible discomfort.
Rock looks up at the clock and then as Estavez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rock smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Estavez tries to buck Rock off but Rock is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rock.
Nice takedown defense from Rock. No joy for Estavez on that attempt.
Rock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rock misses the jab.
Estavez is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
Estavez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Estavez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rock keeping full guard, as Estavez tries to pass.
Rock trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Estavez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rock has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estavez is on top in guard.
Rock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Estavez postures up.
Estavez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rock dives on top into guard.
Estavez punching from the bottom - just letting Rock know he's still in a fight.
Estavez wants to stand and escape but Rock is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Estavez is on top in guard.
Estavez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Estavez is not content to let Rock control the position.
Rock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Rock.
Rock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rock trying to mount his opponent but Estavez defends it.
Estavez looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock throwing shots but Estavez is blocking nicely.
Estavez manages to get to full guard.
Rock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Estavez is keeping the position for now.
Rock looking to sit in guard and control but Estavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rock keeping full guard, as Estavez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock seems keen to control Estavez's posture.
Rock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Estavez.
Rock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rock keeping moving, preventing Estavez from controlling successfully.
Rock keeping full guard, as Estavez tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Ebner Estavez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rock's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Estavez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Estavez tries to clinch up.
Estavez defending well as Rock loads up on a big left hand.
Rock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Estavez.
Estavez shoots for a takedown but Rock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Estavez with a body shot.
Estavez tries for a takedown but Rock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebner Estavez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock stuffs the takedown.
Ebner Estavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Estavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Estavez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rock sprawls and moves away.
Estavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Estavez's shoulder, as Estavez tries to avoid the shot.
Estavez digs a good hook to Rock's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Estavez.
Estavez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Estavez is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Rock.
Estavez ducks under a wild hook from Rock.
Estavez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estavez is looking to clinch but Rock is avoiding it.
Estavez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Rock finds it's way through Estavez's defenses.
Estavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Estavez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rock avoids it really well and circles away.
Estavez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rock's waist but Rock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Estavez off to one side.
Estavez 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.
Rock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Estavez's hands.
Rock lands the left hand.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Estavez blocks a jab.
Rock lunges at Estavez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Estavez's hand.
Rock avoids the body shot from Estavez.
Estavez moves out of range as Rock throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Estavez doesn't manage to clinch there - Rock circles away.
Rock slaps away a takedown attempt from Estavez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Estavez shoots in but Rock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Rock tries to counter it with a takedown but Estavez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Estavez wants to clinch up but Rock keeps it at a distance.
Rock scores with a nice strike.
Rock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Estavez has time to react.
Rock tries to bum rush Estavez with a series of wild strikes but Estavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Estavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Estavez is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rock working Estavez over with strikes.
Rock is working for a submission of some sort.
Rock throws a strike but Estavez manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Rock tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ebner Estavez!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conor Brazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazier comes to the cage accompanied by FATE. Brewster has chosen Bodies as his entrance music. Barry Brewster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Conor Brazier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Barry Brewster!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brewster connects with a body shot that sends Brazier's belly button to the back.
Barry Brewster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewster misses with a right hand
and Brazier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brazier scores with a jab.
Brazier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brazier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brewster.
It looks like Conor Brazier has been cut.
Brazier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brewster.
Brewster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brazier with a nice cross.
Brewster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brazier.
Brewster works Brazier's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brewster loads up on a big right hand but Brazier slips the punch.
Brewster misses with a right hand
letting Brazier counter with a right hand.
Brazier has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brewster misses with a wild combination.
Brazier moves out of range of the strikes.
Brewster clinches up with Brazier and pushes him back against the cage.
Brazier manages to break the clinch.
Brazier lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brazier lands a lovely overhand right.
Brazier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brazier jabs at Brewster's body.
No joy there for Brewster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brewster tries to move into range but Brazier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brazier sizes up Brewster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brazier jabs Brewster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brazier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brewster looks winded!
Good standup being displayed there by Brewster as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brewster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Brazier to counter with a crisp jab.
Brazier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brazier misses with a few strikes there.
Brazier circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brazier counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brewster is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brewster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brazier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster throws a big shot that misses.
Brewster bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brazier's head backwards.
Brewster throws a hook but Brazier avoids it easily.
Brazier scores with a jab. Brewster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brazier cracks Brewster with a hook to the temple - Brewster is on wobbly legs here! Brazier swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Brewster falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Brazier wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Conor Brazier!
A victorious Conor Brazier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otso Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eino Kolehmainen (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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26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otso Sammalkorpi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eino Kolehmainen!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolehmainen slips under a jab from Sammalkorpi.
Kolehmainen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kolehmainen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sammalkorpi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolehmainen.
Sammalkorpi lands with an uppercut that bounces Kolehmainen off the cage and back into range.
Kolehmainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sammalkorpi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Otso Sammalkorpi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eino Kolehmainen.
Sammalkorpi connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi misses with a wild combination.
Sammalkorpi throws a hook but Kolehmainen blocks it.
Sammalkorpi throws a leg kick
and Kolehmainen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolehmainen stops Sammalkorpi from getting back to his feet.
Sammalkorpi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sammalkorpi is staying active underneath Kolehmainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kolehmainen passes to full mount!
Sammalkorpi tries to lock up and control but Kolehmainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kolehmainen wants to finish this one by submission but Sammalkorpi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kolehmainen.
Sammalkorpi is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolehmainen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sammalkorpi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sammalkorpi working to try and regain half guard.
Sammalkorpi wants to hold on but Kolehmainen pushes him away.
Sammalkorpi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sammalkorpi tries to get out of the position.
Kolehmainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.
Kolehmainen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sammalkorpi to take his back!
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!
Kolehmainen is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sammalkorpi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kolehmainen has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sammalkorpi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kolehmainen doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eino Kolehmainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Otso Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Torrens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
155 lbs
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155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
KO power |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Otso Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jamie Torrens!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torrens checks a leg kick nicely.
Torrens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torrens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koski clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Koski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koski.
Koski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koski lands an elbow just above Torrens 's eye.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koski lands an elbow that stopped Torrens in his tracks for a moment.
Koski lands an elbow inside that Torrens shrugs off.
Torrens takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torrens.
Torrens misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torrens is rocked!
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Torrens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torrens is still on wobbly legs! Can Koski finish him?
Torrens dodges an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Torrens avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
Koski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koski swings wildly with an uppercut but Torrens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torrens's brow.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Koski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torrens avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Torrens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torrens's brow.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Torrens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torrens's brow.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torrens avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Torrens avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torrens.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torrens's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Torrens blocks the elbow strike.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Torrens blocks the elbow strike.
Torrens avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torrens's brow.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torrens avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Torrens blocks the elbow strike.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Torrens avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Torrens avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Torrens avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Torrens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torrens's brow.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torrens's brow.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
Koski throws an elbow but it misses.
Torrens blocks an uppercut.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torrens dodges an elbow strike from Koski.
Torrens blocking some punches.
Torrens blocks the elbow strike.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Torrens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torrens avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Koski is breathing heavily.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koski.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
Torrens avoids a wild elbow strike from Koski.
Koski throws an elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torrens blocks the elbow strike.
Torrens dodges an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Torrens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koski misses with an elbow over the top.
Koski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koski throws a head punch that misses.
Koski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koski fails to land.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Torrens blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koski just misses with a elbow thrown towards Torrens's brow.
Koski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Koski pushes off an throws an elbow but Torrens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Torrens blocks an elbow strike from Koski.
Koski stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Torrens blocking some punches.
Koski working aggressively here.
Koski throws a punch but it's blocked by Torrens.
Koski working aggressively here.
Torrens avoids the elbow strike from Koski, against the cage.
Torrens seems to have recovered his senses.
Torrens has Koski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Torrens blocks an uppercut.
Koski slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koski throws an elbow but misses.
Koski working aggressively here.
Koski lands an elbow inside.
Torrens letting Koski take a breather here.
Torrens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Torrens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koski misses with an elbow strike.
Koski misses with an elbow over the top.
Torrens being controlled against the cage.
Koski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otso Koski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Torrens takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koski tries to clinch there but Torrens circles away.
Koski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torrens is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Koski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torrens tests Koski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torrens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Torrens scores with a nice right hand.
Torrens thuds his right hand into Koski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koski is rocked!
Koski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Koski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koski clinches with his opponent.
Koski seems to have got his legs back now.
Koski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Koski pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Torrens! Koski unloads with more strikes and Torrens sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otso Koski!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Przemek Kurwiec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahti Kaleva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleva has chosen Jääkärimarssi as his entrance music. Ahti Kaleva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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255 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Przemek Kurwiec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ahti Kaleva!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurwiec slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaleva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurwiec feinted with a counter takedown.
Kaleva fails with the takedown
and Kurwiec counters with a single leg into guard. Kaleva didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaleva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurwiec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurwiec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kaleva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kurwiec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kurwiec has gone for a leg lock! Kaleva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kurwiec's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurwiec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kaleva passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaleva lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurwiec is looking to improve his position.
Kaleva is nestled in close to Kurwiec, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kurwiec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurwiec actively working from the bottom here.
Kurwiec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Kaleva.
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.
Kaleva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kaleva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
It looks like Przemek Kurwiec has been cut.
Kaleva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kaleva has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Nyrkkipaja. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kurwiec actively working from the bottom here.
Kaleva working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kaleva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurwiec is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kaleva pulls his head out easily.
Kurwiec won't allow Kaleva to pass to mount.
Kaleva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kurwiec looking for submissions off his back.
Kaleva is trying to work for a kimura but Kurwiec is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaleva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kurwiec taking some punishment here, with Kaleva in his half guard.
Przemek Kurwiec's cut is getting worse.
Kaleva is nestled in close to Kurwiec, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jeez, Przemek Kurwiec's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Przemek Kurwiec's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ahti Kaleva!
Our winner, Ahti Kaleva, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Lyles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popkov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Somethin' Bad. The key to victory for Buddy Lyles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
296 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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20
264 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Buddy Lyles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Popkov looks to move away, Lyles throws a big counter combo bu Popkov just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Lyles, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Popkov slips under a jab from Lyles.
Popkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Popkov scores with a head kick. Lyles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lyles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Popkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Lyles's head.
Popkov scores with a head kick.
Lyles blocks a jab.
Lyles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Popkov misses with a hook
and Lyles counters with a single leg into guard. Popkov didn't expect that.
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!
Lyles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lyles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lyles postures up in Popkov's guard and throws a big left but Popkov blocks it.
Lyles throws an elbow that misses. Popkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lyles's guard. Nice move by Popkov!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lyles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyles keeping full guard, as Popkov tries to pass.
Popkov content to stall in guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lyles is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popkov misses with an uppercut
and Lyles counters with a series of strikes. Popkov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice shot by Popkov.
Popkov throws a shot from downtown. Lyles moves away and avoids it.
Lyles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Popkov pinned against the cage. Popkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Popkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Lyles.
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
Popkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Popkov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mikhail Popkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popkov is looking to land body kicks.
Popkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Popkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Popkov throws out a loose jab but Lyles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lyles takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Popkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lyles uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Popkov.
Popkov scores with the left hand. Lyles knows he should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Popkov.
Lyles looks to land a combination but Popkov avoids it well.
Popkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Popkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Popkov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Popkov misses with a body kick.
Popkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lyles looking to pass the guard.
Lyles with a nice head shot there.
Lyles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Popkov is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyles is pulling down on Popkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Popkov, at least for the moment.
Popkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lyles pulls Popkov in close to prevent any damage.
Popkov preventing the sweep.
Lyles is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Popkov looks to land a left hand but Lyles moved out of range nicely.
Lyles feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyles closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lyles moves away from the strike by Popkov.
Popkov throws a leg kick which misses Lyles's front leg but catches the back leg as Lyles tries to avoid it.
Popkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lyles.
Popkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Popkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Popkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Popkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Popkov is looking to land body kicks.
Popkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lyles manages to avoid it.
Lyles smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Popkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Popkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lyles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Popkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Popkov misses with a body kick.
Lyles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Popkov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lyles moves out of range as Popkov throws a body kick.
Popkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popkov throws a body kick that misses.
Popkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Buddy Lyles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good work by Lyles as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lyles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Popkov swivels and escapes.
Popkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lyles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyles misses the target.
Popkov tries to score with a low kick but Lyles moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Popkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mikhail Popkov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Popkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Popkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Popkov scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Popkov.
Popkov looks to land a body kick but Lyles moved away.
Popkov throws a lazy head kick
and Lyles counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Popkov as Lyles shoots in.
Popkov throws a wild body kick that Lyles sees coming a mile off.
Lyles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Popkov throws out the jab.
Popkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lyles at a distance.
Popkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Popkov works Lyles's body with a nice hook.
Popkov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Popkov loads up on a big right hand but Lyles slips the punch.
Popkov throws a jab when Lyles was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyles cracks Popkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lyles throws a right and a left that Popkov avoids nicely.
Popkov thows a leg kick but Lyles checks it
and Lyles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Popkov looks to land a body kick but Lyles moved away.
Popkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Popkov cracks a nice hook into Lyles's ribs.
Popkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Popkov connects with a body shot that sends Lyles's belly button to the back.
Danga de danga de dang - Popkov scores with a four punch combination!
Lyles fails with the takedown.
Popkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Lyles is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Popkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
That has opened up Mikhail Popkov's cut even more.
Popkov lands a slapping body shot.
Popkov throws a body punch but Lyles moves out of range.
Popkov throws a sloppy head kick and Lyles moves out of range easily.
Lyles feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyles rushes Popkov with punches - Popkov moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Popkov goes down! Lyles follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buddy Lyles!
A victorious Buddy Lyles thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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