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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry HuaHua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikolaj Bajeczny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry HuaHua has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry HuaHua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mikolaj Bajeczny!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HuaHua throws a chopping leg kick but Bajeczny manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bajeczny 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.
HuaHua plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mikolaj Bajeczny has been cut.
HuaHua misses with a kick to the body.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
HuaHua feints and then cracks Bajeczny's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bajeczny down.
A leg kick checked by Bajeczny.
HuaHua tries to land a leg kick but Bajeczny saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HuaHua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bajeczny.
Bajeczny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
HuaHua swings for the body but Bajeczny moves out of range.
HuaHua throws a leg kick that is checked
so Bajeczny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HuaHua trying to keep a closed guard but Bajeczny is proving a slippery customer.
Bajeczny stands up and waves to HuaHua to follow him.
HuaHua looks to throw the jab but Bajeczny is out of range.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
HuaHua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bajeczny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
HuaHua misses with a low kick as Bajeczny jumps back.
HuaHua is looking to land body kicks.
Bajeczny moves out of range as HuaHua throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bajeczny momentarily.
We've been told by HuaHua's head coaches at Damage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
HuaHua throws the left hand but Bajeczny avoids the punch easily.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
Nice cross by HuaHua.
HuaHua tried to score with a low kick but Bajeczny checks it.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
HuaHua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
HuaHua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bajeczny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HuaHua throws a body kick that misses.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bajeczny counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HuaHua is looking to sweep but instead, Bajeczny has passed into half guard.
HuaHua tries to roll over but Bajeczny keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua is working hard here to advance position.
Bajeczny decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Henry HuaHua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
HuaHua connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from HuaHua misses the target.
HuaHua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bajeczny counters with a nice double leg into guard.
HuaHua has control of Bajeczny's left arm, preventing Bajeczny from doing any damage.
Bajeczny stands and steps away. HuaHua gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
HuaHua misses with an uppercut. Bajeczny saw that one coming.
Bajeczny blocks a jab.
HuaHua connects with a body shot.
Bajeczny checks a low kick from HuaHua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry HuaHua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
HuaHua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
Bajeczny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bajeczny moves forwards but HuaHua connects with a nice, crisp jab.
HuaHua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bajeczny is able to avoid easily.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bajeczny moves out of range of the leg kick from HuaHua.
Bajeczny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
HuaHua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HuaHua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
HuaHua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HuaHua fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bajeczny is out of range.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bajeczny checks a leg kick nicely.
Bajeczny blocks a head kick by HuaHua.
HuaHua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bajeczny feints the counter takedown.
HuaHua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
HuaHua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bajeczny slips a jab from HuaHua.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua misses with a double jab.
HuaHua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
HuaHua thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua throws a low kick but Bajeczny avoids it.
HuaHua throws a hook but Bajeczny blocks it.
Bajeczny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bajeczny avoids the head kick by HuaHua.
HuaHua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
HuaHua throws a hook to the side of Bajeczny's head but Bajeczny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bajeczny blocks a leg kick.
Henry HuaHua is winning the standup battle so far.
Bajeczny takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
HuaHua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bajeczny slips under a jab from HuaHua.
HuaHua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
HuaHua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bajeczny can do to turn this around?
Bajeczny staying out of range there.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
Bajeczny checks a leg kick.
Bajeczny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
HuaHua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bajeczny tries to move into range but HuaHua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
HuaHua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HuaHua misses with a leg kick
so Bajeczny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
HuaHua is working an open guard so Bajeczny takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
Bajeczny takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
HuaHua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bajeczny.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - HuaHua scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circling - HuaHua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bajeczny moves out of range as HuaHua throws a body kick.
HuaHua misses with a leg kick.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
HuaHua lands with a cross.
HuaHua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry HuaHua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikolaj Bajeczny's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Bajeczny ducks under a wild hook from HuaHua.
A nice leg kick lands there from HuaHua.
Good work by Bajeczny as he checks the leg kick.
HuaHua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bajeczny is able to avoid easily.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
HuaHua looks to land a right hand but Bajeczny moved out of range.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
HuaHua scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bajeczny avoids the head kick by HuaHua.
Bajeczny slips under a jab from HuaHua.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
Bajeczny moves out of range of the strikes.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bajeczny closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bajeczny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HuaHua.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bajeczny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HuaHua.
Henry HuaHua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from HuaHua tenderised Bajeczny's leg. Bajeczny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bajeczny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from HuaHua.
HuaHua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
HuaHua lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bajeczny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
HuaHua throws a shot from downtown. Bajeczny moves away and avoids it.
HuaHua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bajeczny.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henry HuaHua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mikolaj Bajeczny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HuaHua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
HuaHua misses with a low kick as Bajeczny jumps back.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
HuaHua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bajeczny.
HuaHua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bajeczny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
HuaHua cracks the inside of Bajeczny's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HuaHua swings for the body but Bajeczny moves out of range.
Bajeczny with the counter takedown but HuaHua avoids it easily.
HuaHua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bajecznys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch combination from HuaHua misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
HuaHua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
HuaHua fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bajeczny on the side of the head.
HuaHua throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
HuaHua throws a front kick aimed at Bajeczny's knee but Bajeczny avoids it well.
HuaHua throws a low kick, looking for Bajeczny's leg but Bajeczny calmly moves out of range.
Bajeczny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
HuaHua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bajeczny checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
HuaHua tried to score with a low kick but Bajeczny checks it.
Bajeczny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but HuaHua defends it well.
Bajeczny slips a straight right by HuaHua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HuaHua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
HuaHua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bajeczny moves out of range as HuaHua strikes.
HuaHua connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - HuaHua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Bajeczny tries to counter it with a takedown but HuaHua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bajeczny checks the leg kick.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bajeczny slips under a jab from HuaHua.
Bajeczny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bajeczny showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from HuaHua.
Bajeczny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry HuaHua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for HuaHua, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Henry HuaHua!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Henry HuaHua!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Henry HuaHua!
Henry HuaHua wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tournament Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tournament Winner!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner swings for the body but Datsik moves out of range.
Winner moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Winner does no damage.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Datsik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winner.
Winner takes one on the button.
Winner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winner cracks a nice hook into Datsik's ribs.
Datsik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Winner throws the left hand but Datsik avoids the punch easily.
Winner throws a lazy right hand but Datsik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Winner 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.
Winner misses with a straight right.
Winner throws a lazy right hand but Datsik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Datsik lands a front kick.
Winner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Winner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Winner.
It looks like Duke Datsik has been cut.
Winner lands a right hook to the body.
Winner slips a straight right by Datsik.
A little jabbing left from Winner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Datsik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws a nice looking combination but Datsik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Datsik misses with a straight left.
Winner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik scores with a head kick.
Winner looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Datsik defending well as Winner loads up on a big left hand.
Datsik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Winner doesn't seem bothered though.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Datsik finds it's way through Winner's defenses.
Winner lands a nice shot to the body.
Datsik throws a head kick but Winner moves out of range.
Winner throws out a counter right but Datsik avoids it with no problem.
Winner throws a jab but it's blocked by Datsik.
A big right from Winner misses.
Datsik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Datsik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Winner backs away, Datsik returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Datsik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Datsik scores with a jab to the body.
Winner misses with a double jab.
Datsik ducks under a wild hook from Winner.
Nice defenses there by Datsik.
Winner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winner lands a body shot.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Winner moves out of range easily.
Datsik connects with a solid leg kick.
Datsik connects with a single shot there.
Winner loads up on a big right hand but Datsik slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Datsik.
Winner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Datsik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Winner misses its intended target.
Winner throws a shot from downtown. Datsik moves away and avoids it.
Winner throws a good cross that connects.
Datsik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Datsik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Datsik throws a quick inside leg kick.
Winner moves out of range as Datsik throws a body kick.
Winner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datsik.
Datsik scoring well with a low kick there.
Winner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winner looks to throw the jab but Datsik is out of range.
Winner just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDatsik.
Good standup being displayed there by Winner as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Winner misses.
Datsik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Winner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winner glances at the clock... BAM! Datsik nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Winner crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Winner is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duke Datsik!
Our winner, Duke Datsik, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baron Suzaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett's entrance music is X-Men Theme Music. A fine choice. James Howlett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Baron Suzaski!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett scores with a shot to the body.
Suzaski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suzaski loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett is looking to counter punch.
Suzaski lands a nice shot to the body.
Howlett 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.
Howlett looks to throw the jab but Suzaski is out of range.
Howlett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Howlett comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Howlett misses with a straight left.
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suzaski.
Howlett moves away from the strike by Suzaski.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Suzaski.
Suzaski misses with a left hand
and Howlett counters with a nice uppercut.
Suzaski throws a poor cross that misses
and Howlett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Howlett misses with a straight right.
Suzaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzaski throws out the jab.
Suzaski throws a body shot but no joy.
Howlett misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzaski tries to move into range but Howlett moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Howlett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Suzaski's head but Suzaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Suzaski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Suzaski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Howlett moves out of range of the strikes.
Suzaski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Howlett doesn't seem bothered though.
Suzaski misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Howlett looks to land a left hand but Suzaski moved out of range nicely.
Howlett slips under a jab.
Suzaski cracks a nice hook into Howlett's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suzaski, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Howlett throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Howlett fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suzaski on the side of the head.
Suzaski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suzaski misses with a wild body shot.
Suzaski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Howlett is looking to counter the offense by Suzaski and move into the clinch.
Suzaski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Howlett.
Howlett misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Suzaski is looking to clinch but Howlett is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Howlett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Howlett with a nice cross.
Suzaski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Suzaski.
Suzaski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Howlett scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Suzaski misses.
As Suzaski tries to get set, Howlett tries to push him back and clinch up but Suzaski manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suzaski breaks from the clinch.
Suzaski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suzaski misses with an uppercut
and Howlett counters with a straight right hand.
Suzaski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howlett manages to avoid it.
Howlett throws an overhand right that lands on Suzaski's shoulder, as Suzaski tries to avoid the shot.
Howlett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Howlett is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Howlett moves out of range of the strikes.
Howlett cracks Suzaski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Howlett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Howlett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Howlett there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzaski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howlett was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a straight left.
Howlett connects with a body shot.
Suzaski has closed the distance and engaged Howlett in a clinch.
Suzaski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howlett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baron Suzaski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suzaski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Howlett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suzaski.
Suzaski closes the distance and clinches.
Howlett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suzaski jabs Howlett right on the nose. Howlett blinks but takes it well.
Howlett lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suzaski backs up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Suzaski.
Howlett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Suzaski tries to close the distance and clinch but Howlett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Howlett misses the target.
Howlett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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 James Howlett will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Howlett connects with a body shot.
Suzaski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suzaski is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Suzaski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Howlett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suzaski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suzaski misses with a right hand
enabling Howlett to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suzaski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suzaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Howlett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suzaski throws out the jab.
Howlett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suzaski.
Suzaski misses with an uppercut.
Howlett appears to be looking for a big counter.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howlett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzaski throws a shot from downtown. Howlett moves away and avoids it.
Suzaski misses with a lunging right hand
and Howlett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Howlett.
Howlett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Howlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzaski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Suzaski manages to break the clinch.
Suzaski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suzaski throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Howlett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suzaski loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
James Howlett is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Suzaski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suzaski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Howlett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Howlett scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzaski has managed to clinch.
Suzaski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Suzaski.
Howlett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suzaski throws a body punch but Howlett moves out of range.
A big right from Suzaski misses.
Howlett tries to counter by clinching up but Suzaski breaks away and moves out of range.
Howlett throws the left hand but Suzaski avoids the punch easily.
Howlett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A swing and a miss from Suzaski.
Howlett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suzaski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suzaski breaks from the clinch.
Suzaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suzaski moves out of range as Howlett strikes.
A shot to the liver by Howlett. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Suzaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howlett tries to counter by clinching up but Suzaski breaks away and moves out of range.
Howlett swats away the attempt to clinch by Suzaski.
Donk. Howlett catches Suzaski right on the button with a cross.
Howlett misses with a straight right.
Suzaski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Howlett cracks Suzaski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Suzaski needs to keep his hands up - Howlett had a free shot at his head there.
Howlett throws the left hand but Suzaski avoids the punch easily.
Suzaski wants to clinch up but Howlett keeps it at a distance.
Suzaski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Howlett momentarily.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Suzaski.
Suzaski misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett ducks under a wild hook from Suzaski.
Howlett throwing a counter right hand but Suzaski manages to avoid it.
Suzaski moves in looking to clinch but Howlett pushes him off.
Howlett misses with a looping right.
Howlett throws a hook to the side of Suzaski's head but Suzaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suzaski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suzaski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Suzaski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Suzaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suzaski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suzaski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Howlett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suzaski.
Suzaski misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett throws a jab when Suzaski was well out of range.
Howlett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howlett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suzaski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suzaski lunges at Howlett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Howlett's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Howlett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Howlett ducks right into an uppercut from Suzaski.
Howlett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Suzaski.
Howlett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suzaski. Suzaski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Howlett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Howlett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suzaski swings for the body but Howlett moves out of range.
Howlett moves out of range as Suzaski strikes.
Howlett lands with a good body shot.
Howlett lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suzaski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses.
Howlett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Suzaski scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Suzaski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suzaski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Howlett misses with a straight left.
Suzaski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Howlett takes a swing at Suzaski's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.
Suzaski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howlett.
Howlett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suzaski.
Howlett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suzaski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suzaski forces Howlett back against the ropes and clinches.
Howlett is leaning against Suzaski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suzaski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howlett connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suzaski misses with an uppercut. Howlett saw that one coming.
Howlett misses with a straight right.
Howlett throws a head kick that misses.
Suzaski walks into a stiff left hand from Howlett.
Suzaski loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett looks to throw the jab but Suzaski is out of range.
Howlett moves out of range of the strikes.
Suzaski sizes up Howlett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suzaski looks to land a left hand but Howlett moved out of range nicely.
Suzaski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Howlett was well out of range. Poor timing from Suzaski.
Howlett is looking to counter punch.
Suzaski loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Howlett throws a jab when Suzaski was well out of range.
Howlett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suzaski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howlett misses with a wild body shot.
Howlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suzaski looks to land a right hand but Howlett moved out of range.
As Suzaski looks to move away, Howlett throws a big counter combo bu Suzaski just gets out of the way.
Howlett swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Howlett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suzaski's head.
Howlett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suzaski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Howlett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suzaski misses the shot to the body.
Howlett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suzaski throws out a powerful jab.
Suzaski cracks Howlett with an open hand slap.
Howlett throws a shot from downtown. Suzaski moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Suzaski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Howlett lands with a nice combination. Suzaski backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suzaski throws out a loose jab but Howlett uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suzaski throws a hook but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suzaski closes the distance and clinches.
Suzaski breaks from the clinch.
Howlett connects with a right hand. Suzaski shakes it off.
A lazy left from Howlett finds it's target.
Suzaski misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Howlett.
Suzaski loads up on a big right hand but Howlett slips the punch.
Howlett half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Howlett scores with a nice strike.
Howlett looks to land a left hand but Suzaski moved out of range nicely.
Suzaski misses with a hook. Howlett ducked under it nicely.
Suzaski misses with a body shot
and Howlett counters with a series of strikes. Suzaski will be more careful next time no doubt.
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 James Howlett.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howlett, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for James Howlett!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for James Howlett!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for James Howlett!
James Howlett wins by unanimous decision!
James Howlett decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Frank Nada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Hoffman !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt
and Nada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Nada as he connects with a hook.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch but Nada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nada misses the target.
Nada scores with a punch to the head.
Hoffman slips under a jab from Nada.
Nada throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Hoffman tumbling to the canvas!
Hoffman is rocked!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nada wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving.
Hoffman is still in real trouble! Can Nada finish him?
Nada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nada wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.
Hoffman seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nada slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
Nada lands some shots froms side control.
Nada wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Nada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoffman !
Nada scoring with strikes but Hoffman is staying in there.
Hoffman is trying to escape the mount.
Nada loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hoffman scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nada land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nada stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Nada!
After winning the bout, Frank Nada 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Aznar Thrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kagen Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aznar Thrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kagen Knight!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrul moves away.
Thrul walks forward, straight into a front kick from Knight.
Knight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thrul. Thrul obviously looking to wear him down.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight 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.
Crunch! Thrul slams his shin into Knight's torso.
Knight throws a good cross that connects.
Knight pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thrul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thrul defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Knight chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thrul can pounce on him.
Knight clobbers Thrul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knight connects with an inside leg kick.
Thrul throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight lands with an overhand left.
Knight clobbers Thrul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Knight bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thrul throws a body shot but no joy.
Knight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thrul is looking to counter punch.
Knight blocks a head kick by Thrul.
Knight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Knight throws a jab when Thrul was well out of range.
Thrul moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thrul fails to land.
Thrul misses with the head strike.
Knight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knight is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thrul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Knight to the mat. Knight regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thrul trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrul stopping the sweep attempt from Knight.
Knight is looking for a triangle but Thrul pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Knight looking to control.
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thrul is aware though and is defending well.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thrul is one step ahead there.
Thrul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Thrul is proving a slippery customer.
Thrul tries to free his leg and advance position but Knight is retaining full guard.
Knight lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Knight passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thrul working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thrul being controlled here, momentarily.
Thrul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight throws a big elbow that misses.
Thrul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four 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.
Thrul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Knight is looking to work some ground and pound but Thrul has wrist control.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Thrul is keeping the position.
Thrul working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thrul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knight trying to control but Thrul is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kagen Knight will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
Thrul walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Thrul slips the punch.
Kagen Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thrul misses with a head kick.
Knight wants to counter with a clinch but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thrul lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knight throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It appears Thrul was looking to counter with a kick there.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knight wants to clinch up but Thrul keeps it at a distance.
Thrul seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thrul 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.
Thrul changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight throws a solid leg kick but Thrul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knight.
Knight thows a leg kick but Thrul checks it
and Thrul counters with a body kick that stops Knight in his tracks momentarily.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knight swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Thrul wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight connects with a right hand. Thrul shakes it off.
Knight feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrul's calf.
Knight jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thrul throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Knight misses.
Decent striking displayed by Knight there.
Thrul has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aznar Thrul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thrul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thrul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thrul off to one side.
Thrul slips a jab from Knight.
Knight connects with a leg kick. Thrul looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thrul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thrul was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thrul has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.
Thrul throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Knight escapes and throws Thrul's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thrul is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control.
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thrul knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Knight working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight working the ground and pound but Thrul is defending the strikes.
Thrul is looking for a sweep.
Knight lands a few punches from side control.
Knight wants to control but Thrul is keeping him busy.
Thrul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Thrul is defending well.
Thrul is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knight scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thrul does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thrul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Knight sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrul trying to control the position.
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thrul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Thrul's legs - danger averted.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Thrul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thrul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight is working Thrul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kagen Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thrul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Knight misses with a looping right.
Knight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knight throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Knight motions for Thrul to come forward. Knight throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thrul takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thrul wants to slow Knight down by chopping away at his legs.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thrul is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Knight fails to land the takedown.
Kagen Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight cracks a nice hook into Thrul's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thrul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thrul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrul just misses with a punch to the body.
Thrul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thrul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice takedown defense from Thrul. No joy for Knight on that attempt.
Thrul is looking to wear down Knight with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Knight throws a leg kick
and Thrul counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Knight!
Knight is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrul landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Knight is looking to regain half guard here but Thrul keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kagen Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thrul throwing shots but Knight is blocking nicely.
Knight is trying to control but can't.
Knight is looking to improve his position.
Thrul is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Thrul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thrul throws a strike but Knight avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thrul landing some decent shots from guard.
Thrul is working Knight over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thrul trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thrul preventing the sweep.
Thrul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrul.
Thrul lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrul was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Thrul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knight throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Knight throws a body punch but Thrul moves out of range.
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knight throws a head punch that misses.
Thrul lands a right hand that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
A short right from Thrul on the inside.
Knight is rocked!
Thrul digs a right hand underneath Knight's ribcage. Knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Thrul finish him?
Thrul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight has momentary wrist control but Thrul slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thrul gets to his feet and stands over Knight, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Knight felt that one! Thrul unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Knight from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miles Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Hound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Hound!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hound walks into a jab.
Hound digs a good body shot into Monroe's ribs.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hound.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Hound throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
Monroe scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like The Hound has been cut.
Hound cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Hound thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.
Hound looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hound is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Monroe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Hound!
After winning the bout, The Hound 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carrera Villamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mimms Dragonian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrera Villamora has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carrera Villamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mimms Dragonian!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villamora fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragonian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Villamora is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragonian.
Dragonian appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Villamora scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Mimms Dragonian has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dragonian has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dragonian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Villamora as he jumps to the side.
Jab from Villamora.
Dragonian slips a jab and a cross from Villamora.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragonian misses.
Dragonian is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Villamora swings for the body but Dragonian moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villamora scores with a jab. Dragonian acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Dragonian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Villamora throws a chopping leg kick but Dragonian manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Villamora throws a body kick that misses.
Dragonian takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragonian moves into the clinch.
Villamora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dragonian is looking to control Villamora's arms but Villamora gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dragonian has his back to the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villamora blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Villamora.
Villamora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragonian backwards.
Villamora tries to work over Dragonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villamora tries to stall but Dragonian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Villamora looking to stall.
Villamora seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Dragonian is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dragonian as Villamora tries to tie him up.
Villamora tries to stall but Dragonian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maybe Villamora would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Villamora tries to throw a body punch but Dragonian avoids it by throwing Villamora back against the ropes.
I was talking to Villamora's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dragonian blocking some punches.
Villamora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragonian ducks under a wild hook from Villamora.
Villamora looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonian is just out of range.
Villamora tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragonian was well out of range. Poor timing from Villamora.
Dragonian moves to clinch but Villamora breaks away
and Villamora makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villamora thuds his right hand into Dragonian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Villamora throws the left hand but Dragonian avoids the punch easily.
Dragonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Villamora misses the shot to the body.
Dragonian forces Villamora back against the ropes and clinches.
Dragonian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragonian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Villamora fails to land.
Villamora can't find room to land a body shot as Dragonian controls the action.
Dragonian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Carrera Villamora has been cut.
Villamora scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragonian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Villamora has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dragonian scores with a shot to the side of Villamora's head.
Dragonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Villamora backwards.
Villamora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Come on Villamora - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Villamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villamora is looking to break free of the clinch but Dragonian has double underhooks.
Villamora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragonian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Villamora.
Villamora misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Villamora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Villamora tries to stall but Dragonian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Villamora working hard to break the clinch.
Villamora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dragonian avoids the body shot from Villamora.
A looping hook to the body misses from Villamora. Dragonian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Villamora throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dragonian to counter with a crisp jab.
Dragonian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dragonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragonian misses with a takedown attempt - Villamora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carrera Villamora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragonian is looking to clinch but Villamora is avoiding it.
Villamora just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villamora swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonian.
Dragonian dodges the punch combination from Villamora.
Villamora feints and then cracks Dragonian's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dragonian down.
Villamora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villamora throws a body punch but Dragonian moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragonian misses.
Villamora scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragonian slips under a jab from Villamora.
Villamora looks to throw the jab but Dragonian is out of range.
Dragonian checks a leg kick.
Villamora connects with a body shot.
Villamora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villamora misses with a left hand
and Dragonian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Villamora throws a hook but Dragonian avoids it easily.
Dragonian fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carrera Villamora dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Villamora swats away the attempt to clinch by Dragonian.
It looked like Villamora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Villamora throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Villamora misses with a body shot.
Dragonian fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Villamora on the side of the head.
Dragonian tries to close the distance and clinch but Villamora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Villamora is looking to wear down Dragonian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villamora throws a lazy head kick
and Dragonian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dragonian tries to clinch up but Villamora circles away and keeps his distance.
Dragonian tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Villamora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dragonian is looking to clinch but Villamora is avoiding it.
Villamora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Dragonian as he checks the leg kick.
Villamora with a hook.
A head kick by Villamora misses
and Dragonian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dragonian wants to clinch up but Villamora keeps it at a distance.
Villamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dragonian can do to turn this around?
Dragonian throws a jab but it's blocked by Villamora.
Villamora lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villamora swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Villamora.
Villamora looks to throw the jab but Dragonian is out of range.
Dragonian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dragonian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Villamora wants to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dragonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Villamora trying to stall but Dragonian improves his position.
Villamora cracks Dragonian with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Villamora.
Villamora leaning his opponent against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragonian.
Villamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villamora prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villamora prevents the takedown attempt.
Villamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Villamora working hard to break the clinch.
Dragonian tries to score a body lock takedown but Villamora shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carrera Villamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mimms Dragonian.
Dragonian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragonian prevents a body shot from Villamora.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragonian's elbow.
Dragonian prevents a body shot from Villamora.
Villamora goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragonian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villamora.
Villamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragonian controls his hands.
Villamora misses with a body punch.
Dragonian throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragonian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Villamora is trying to force a seperation but Dragonian has the dominant position.
Dragonian cracks Villamora with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Dragonian.
Villamora is trying to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragonian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villamora misses with a punch to the body.
Dragonian tries a body shot but Villamora blocks it.
Villamora misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villamora.
Dragonian can't find room to land a body shot as Villamora controls the action.
Villamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragonian controls his hands.
Dragonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Villamora.
Dragonian lands an elbow just above Villamora 's eye.
Villamora lands with a right to the head.
Dragonian prevents a body shot from Villamora.
Villamora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragonian's elbow.
Villamora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dragonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dragonian lands an elbow inside that Villamora shrugs off.
Carrera Villamora's cut is getting worse.
Villamora can't find room to land a body shot as Dragonian controls the action.
Villamora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonian looking to slow down the pace here.
Villamora lands with a short shot to the head.
Dragonian scores with a shot to the side of Villamora's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragonian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Villamora prevents a body shot from Dragonian.
Villamora tries to throw a body punch but Dragonian avoids it by throwing Villamora back against the ropes.
Dragonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mimms Dragonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Villamora tries to work over Dragonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villamora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Villamora leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Villamora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragonian prevents a body shot from Villamora.
Villamora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Villamora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dragonian lands a shoulder strike.
Dragonian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Villamora pushes Dragonian back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mimms Dragonian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Villamora cracks Dragonian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Villamora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Villamora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragonian.
Villamora throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragonian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carrera Villamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villamora lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragonian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Villamora takes a swing at Dragonian's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragonian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Villamora throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Dragonian to counter with a crisp jab.
Villamora cracks the inside of Dragonian's front leg.
Villamora paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Villamora throws a body shot but no joy.
Dragonian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villamora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Villamora lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Dragonian sizes up Villamora with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Villamora, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villamora misses with a body shot.
Dragonian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Villamora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carrera Villamora is winning the standup battle so far.
Villamora misses the shot to the body.
Dragonian avoids the body shot from Villamora.
A countering left hand to the body from Dragonian misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Villamora.
Villamora looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonian is just out of range.
Villamora misses the jab.
Dragonian doesn't manage to clinch there - Villamora circles away.
Villamora cracks a nice hook into Dragonian's ribs.
Dragonian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Dragonian was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dragonian has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dragonian takes a shot to the head.
Villamora tries to work over Dragonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Villamora blocks the elbow strike.
Dragonian blocks a body shot from Villamora.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villamora dodges an elbow strike from Dragonian.
Villamora tries to work over Dragonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Villamora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Villamora.
Villamora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragonian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dragonian looking to stall.
Dragonian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Villamora misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Villamora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Villamora blocks an elbow strike.
Villamora tries to stall but Dragonian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Villamora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Villamora can't find room to land a body shot as Dragonian controls the action.
Dragonian has Villamora pressed against the ropes, preventing Villamora from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Villamora is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragonian blocks a body shot from Villamora.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Villamora.
Villamora struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragonian controls his hands.
Dragonian misses with a body punch.
Villamora is trying to maintain a safe position but Dragonian gets an underhook and turns Villamora into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dragonian throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mimms Dragonian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Villamora cracks Dragonian with a nice body shot.
Dragonian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dragonian can't get the takedown.
Villamora pushes Dragonian back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villamora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Villamora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Villamora pushes Dragonian back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Villamora is stalling here.
Villamora blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Villamora.
Villamora presses Dragonian against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Villamora as the two fighters clinch.
Villamora misses with a punch to the body.
Villamora lands a body shot.
Villamora wants to stall.
Villamora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Villamora lands a body shot.
Villamora lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Villamora.
Villamora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Villamora throws a front kick aimed at Dragonian's knee but Dragonian avoids it well.
Villamora throws a body punch but Dragonian moves out of range.
Dragonian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Villamora looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonian is just out of range.
Dragonian misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carrera Villamora showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Villamora has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Carrera Villamora!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Carrera Villamora!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Carrera Villamora!
Carrera Villamora wins by unanimous decision!
Carrera Villamora really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Perälä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuke Hong (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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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Taisto Perälä!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tuke Hong!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perälä lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hong takes a step back to recover.
Hong 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.
Hong with a jab.
Hong checks a low kick from Perälä.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hong misses with a kick to the body.
Perälä lands a nice shot that snaps Hong's head back.
Perälä connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perälä, as that shot connected.
Jab from Hong.
Hong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Perälä throws a leg kick
and Hong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perälä keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Perälä is looking for a triangle but Hong pushes his legs off easily.
Perälä lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong controls Perälä momentarily but Perälä frees himself.
Perälä trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong trying to keep a closed guard but Perälä is proving a slippery customer.
Perälä throws a big right hand that misses.
Hong looking for a sweep. Not yet Hong, not yet.
Perälä wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
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.
Hong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Perälä wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perälä.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a right and a left that Perälä avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Perälä blocks the leg kick.
Perälä throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Hong tries to clinch up but Perälä circles away and keeps his distance.
Perälä throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perälä throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Perälä lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hong misses with a straight right.
Perälä looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perälä, as that shot connected.
Perälä looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Perälä.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perälä is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Perälä waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Perälä misses with a low kick.
Perälä walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Perälä fakes the leg kick and cracks Hong in the body.
Perälä tries to work over Hong's front leg with a kick but Hong checks it.
Hong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Perälä thumps Hong with a low kick.
Perälä ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Perälä lands with an uppercut that bounces Hong off the ropes and back into range.
Perälä throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Perälä is looking to slow Hong down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taisto Perälä dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Perälä's guard.
Perälä trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Perälä has his foot on Hong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hong works his way back into a safe position though.
Hong is working Perälä over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Perälä has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Perälä is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perälä has his foot on Hong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hong works his way back into a safe position though.
Hong throwing strikes from guard but Perälä blocks nicely.
Hong stands up over Perälä, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tuke Hong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Perälä manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hong manages to get himself to full guard.
Hong wants to sweep here but Perälä controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Perälä throwing strikes but missing.
Hong 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.
Hong pushes a forearm under Perälä's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Perälä is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuke Hong!
A very excited looking Tuke Hong 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 Wayde West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into the arena with Styles Of Beyound-Nine Thou blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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190 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayde West!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
West moves out of range as Wayne throws a body kick.
And West counters with a quick kick to the body but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne sizes up West with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Wayne catches West right on the button with a cross.
West is rocked!
West moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from West misses the target.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
West seems to have got his legs back now.
We've been informed that Wayne 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.
A low kick from Wayne is predictable there
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
BOOM! Wayne lands a beautiful left hook that drops West. West tries to recover but Wayne is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and West lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Wayne!
Bruce Wayne is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Bruce Wayne, 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.
The defeated Wayde West had this to say: 'Bullshit, I slipped. I want a re-match!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Burdyalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Karlo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burdyalov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is To The Metal. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Burdyalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mario Karlo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been informed that Karlo 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.
Burdyalov goes for a double leg but Karlo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Karlo continues to drive forward.
Good shot there by Burdyalov.
It looks like Mario Karlo has been cut.
Karlo scores with a shot to the body.
Burdyalov throws a jab but it's blocked by Karlo.
Karlo cracks Burdyalov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good work by Burdyalov as he checks the leg kick.
Burdyalov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karlo.
Burdyalov avoids the body shot from Karlo.
Karlo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karlo digs a good body shot into Burdyalov's ribs.
Burdyalov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Karlo counters by clinching up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burdyalov is trying to maintain a safe position but Karlo gets an underhook and turns Burdyalov into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burdyalov.
Karlo is pressed up against the ropes. Burdyalov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karlo down to the mat. Karlo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Burdyalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burdyalov checks a low kick from Karlo.
Burdyalov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karlo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burdyalov misses with an uppercut. Karlo saw that one coming.
Burdyalov throws a leg kick
and Karlo moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burdyalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burdyalov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mario Karlo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karlo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burdyalov.
Karlo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burdyalov moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Burdyalov finds it's target.
Burdyalov feints and then cracks Karlo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karlo down.
Karlo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Karlo misses.
Karlo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burdyalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Karlo is predictable there
and Burdyalov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlo misses with a kick to the body.
Burdyalov moves out of range of the body kick.
Karlo throws a chopping leg kick but Burdyalov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Karlo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlo is looking to land body kicks.
Burdyalov is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov throws a big shot that misses.
Burdyalov throws a leg kick but Karlo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Burdyalov sets himself, and Karlo steps forward looking for the clinch! Burdyalov avoids it this time.
Karlo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karlo scoring well with a low kick there.
Burdyalov cracks Karlo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Burdyalov.
Burdyalov lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Karlo.
Karlo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A left lands for Karlo.
Burdyalov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlo.
Burdyalov misses with a straight right.
Karlo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karlo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burdyalov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlo checks a leg kick.
Karlo stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlo throws a wild body kick that Burdyalov sees coming a mile off.
Karlo slips a straight right by Burdyalov.
Burdyalov looks to score with a jab to the body but Karlo is just out of range.
Burdyalov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Karlo forces Burdyalov back against the ropes and clinches.
Burdyalov has had enough of the clinch but Karlo keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karlo.
Burdyalov tries to circle away but Karlo has him pinned against the ropes.
Karlo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlo swings wildly with an uppercut but Burdyalov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burdyalov breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Karlo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burdyalov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karlo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burdyalov looks for a takedown but Karlo sprawls well.
Burdyalov moves out of range as Karlo throws a body kick.
Burdyalov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Burdyalov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov throws a nice looking combination but Karlo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlo tries to counter with a clinch but Burdyalov shakes him off and moves away.
Karlo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burdyalov moves away.
Burdyalov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karlo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burdyalov manages to avoid it.
Karlo looks to land a right hand but Burdyalov moved out of range.
A jab from Burdyalov does it's job there.
Karlo throws a leg kick which misses Burdyalov's front leg but catches the back leg as Burdyalov tries to avoid it.
Karlo slips a jab and a cross from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov tries to move into range but Karlo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karlo slips under a jab.
Karlo connects with a single shot there.
Burdyalov misses with a hook. Karlo ducked under it nicely.
Karlo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burdyalov with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlo misses with a body kick.
Burdyalov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Burdyalov throws a looping overhand right but Karlo ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Burdyalov.
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 Nikolay Burdyalov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mario Karlo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Karlo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Burdyalov will feel that in the morning.
Karlo wants to slow Burdyalov down by chopping away at his legs.
Karlo misses with a body kick.
Karlo throws a low kick but Burdyalov moves out of range easily.
Karlo walks into a left hand.
Nikolay Burdyalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Burdyalov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlo tries to counter with a clinch but Burdyalov shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Karlo misses.
Burdyalov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good work by Karlo as he checks the leg kick.
Burdyalov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burdyalov takes a swing at Karlo's ribcage but misses.
Burdyalov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlo ducks under a wild hook from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov lands a really nice looking cross but Karlo seems unphased.
Karlo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karlo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burdyalov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karlo. Karlo obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlo misses with a wild body shot.
As Karlo looks to move away, Burdyalov throws a big counter combo bu Karlo just gets out of the way.
Burdyalov misses the jab.
Karlo misses with a low kick.
Burdyalov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karlo tries to counter with a clinch but Burdyalov shakes him off and moves away.
Burdyalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burdyalov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karlo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burdyalov misses with a head kick.
Karlo wants to counter the offense by Burdyalov and move into the clinch position.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burdyalov misses with a low kick as Karlo jumps back.
Karlo blocks a leg kick.
Karlo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Burdyalov there.
Karlo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karlo - that will leave a mark!
Karlo throws a push kick but Burdyalov slaps the foot to one side.
Karlo tries to land a body kick
and Burdyalov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlo blocks a head kick by Burdyalov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlo.
Burdyalov misses with a two punch combination.
Karlo stuffs the takedown attempt from Burdyalov. Burdyalov gets slowly back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlo looks for the body kick but Burdyalov saw that one coming.
Burdyalov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Karlo takes a swing at Burdyalov's ribcage but misses.
Karlo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burdyalov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karlo throws a leg kick but Burdyalov checks it.
Burdyalov avoids the body shot from Karlo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karlo.
Burdyalov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karlo manages to avoid it.
Burdyalov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Karlo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burdyalov, as that shot connected.
Karlo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burdyalov digs a good body shot into Karlo's ribs.
A lazy body kick from Karlo
and Burdyalov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burdyalov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burdyalov loads up on a big right hand but Karlo slips the punch.
A lazy body kick from Burdyalov
and Karlo counters with a straight right hand.
Karlo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burdyalov throws a nice looking combination but Karlo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karlo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burdyalov has a takedown stuffed.
Karlo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burdyalov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burdyalov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Burdyalov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karlo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burdyalov misses with a hook.
Burdyalov misses with a low kick.
Burdyalov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burdyalov takes one on the button.
Burdyalov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Burdyalov lands a glancing blow to the side of Karlo's head.
Nice cross by Burdyalov.
Karlo looks for the body kick but Burdyalov saw that one coming.
Karlo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burdyalov with a poor takedown
and Karlo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolay Burdyalov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burdyalov goes for a takedown attempt but Karlo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burdyalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karlo counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karlo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Burdyalov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Karlo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mario Karlo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Karlo misses with a kick to the body.
Karlo sizes up Burdyalov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Karlo misses with a body shot.
Karlo takes a swing at Burdyalov's ribcage but misses.
Karlo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burdyalov was well out of range. Poor timing from Karlo.
Burdyalov tries to move into range but Karlo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karlo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burdyalov.
Burdyalov is rocked!
Karlo lands with a good body shot.
Karlo thumps Burdyalov with a low kick.
Karlo lands with a nice body punch.
Karlo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burdyalov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burdyalov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burdyalov throws an overhand right that lands on Karlo's shoulder, as Karlo tries to avoid the shot.
Karlo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Karlo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlo swings for the body but Burdyalov moves out of range.
Burdyalov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burdyalov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burdyalov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karlo.
Burdyalov connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlo misses with an uppercut. Burdyalov saw that one coming.
Burdyalov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the body from Karlo misses
and Karlo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burdyalov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karlo.
Karlo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karlo takes a swing at Burdyalov's ribcage but misses.
Burdyalov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karlo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karlo tries to counter with a clinch but Burdyalov shakes him off and moves away.
Burdyalov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlo.
Karlo is looking to chop away at Burdyalov's legs.
Karlo tries to land a front kick but Burdyalov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov misses with a lunging right hand
and Karlo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Karlo.
Burdyalov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Karlo digs a right hand underneath Burdyalov's ribcage. Burdyalov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Burdyalov takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Burdyalov blocks an uppercut.
Karlo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burdyalov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burdyalov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Karlo.
Burdyalov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karlo is out of range and Burdyalov settles back down.
Burdyalov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karlo's head.
Burdyalov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Burdyalov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Karlo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Burdyalov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Karlo just misses with a punch to the body.
Burdyalov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlo throws an overhand right that lands on Burdyalov's shoulder, as Burdyalov tries to avoid the shot.
Burdyalov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Karlo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nikolay Burdyalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burdyalov connects with a nice looking jab.
Karlo throws a wild body kick that Burdyalov sees coming a mile off.
Karlo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karlo tries to counter with a clinch but Burdyalov shakes him off and moves away.
Karlo connects with an inside leg kick.
Karlo jabs at Burdyalov's body.
Karlo misses with an uppercut. Burdyalov saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Burdyalov misses the target.
Karlo throws a body kick that misses.
Burdyalov misses with a combination
and Karlo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mario Karlo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burdyalov ducks under a wild hook from Karlo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burdyalov.
Karlo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Burdyalov lands a leg kick that knocks Karlo off balance momentarily.
Karlo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov misses with a takedown
and Karlo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burdyalov moves out of range of the body kick.
Karlo slips under a jab.
Burdyalov misses with a low kick.
Karlo lands a nice hook to Burdyalov's body. Burdyalov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Burdyalov throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlo counters with a straight right hand.
Burdyalov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burdyalov missing with a left hand there. Karlo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Karlo there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karlo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Karlo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Karlo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Mario Karlo!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Mario Karlo!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Mario Karlo!
Mario Karlo wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Mario Karlo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nikolay Burdyalov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just tell me what the hell just happened?'.
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