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Destiny Tuesday 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshido Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroyuki Okamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Okamoto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Feel the Drive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
150 lbs
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168 cm
35
152 lbs
24 - 19 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshido Nakamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroyuki Okamoto!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okamoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nakamara feints and as Okamoto raises his hands in defense, Nakamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Okamoto looking for a sweep. Not yet Okamoto, not yet.
Okamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okamoto working for a triangle but Nakamara defends it easily.
Okamoto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto is working an open guard so Nakamara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nakamara shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Okamoto throws out a leg kick but Nakamara moves out of range and Okamoto only half commits.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but Nakamara checks it.
Okamoto lunges at Nakamara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamara's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a leg kick which misses Nakamara's front leg but catches the back leg as Nakamara tries to avoid it.
Okamoto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Nakamara blocks the low kick.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okamoto slips a jab and a cross from Nakamara.
Nakamara shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
Nakamara avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okamoto 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 Nakamara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Okamoto throws a low kick, looking for Nakamara's leg but Nakamara calmly moves out of range.
Okamoto lands a head kick. Nakamara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Okamoto scores with a leg kick.
Nakamara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Okamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nakamara's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okamoto defends well and Nakamara ends up having to push Okamoto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshido Nakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Nakamara moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Okamoto connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Okamoto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Okamoto pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nakamara throws a big counter combination but Okamoto scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Okamoto stuns Nakamara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Okamoto. Nakamara shrugs it off though.
Okamoto throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nakamara.
A combination from Nakamara does no damage.
Okamoto connects with an inside leg kick.
Okamoto tries a low kick but Nakamara avoids it.
Nakamara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Okamoto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamara is looking for a counter combo.
Nakamara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Okamoto tries to work over Nakamara's front leg with a kick but Nakamara checks it.
Okamoto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nakamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Okamoto 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 Nakamara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakamara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakamara checks a leg kick nicely.
Nakamara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Okamoto pushes Nakamara away with a front kick.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okamoto looks to land a left hand but Nakamara moved out of range nicely.
Okamoto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters circling a little - Okamoto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Okamoto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick
and Nakamara counters with a shoot takedown. Okamoto fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakamara stopping the sweep attempt from Okamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara cracks Okamoto with a solid left hand.
Okamoto controls Nakamara momentarily but Nakamara frees himself.
Nakamara preventing the sweep.
Nakamara trying to control but Okamoto is working from the bottom.
Nakamara preventing the sweep.
Nakamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okamoto 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Nakamara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Okamoto throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Okamoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Okamoto throws a head kick but Nakamara moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nakamara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshido Nakamara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Okamoto throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nakamara.
Okamoto throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Nakamara misses.
Okamoto misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Okamoto throws a leg kick
and Nakamara counters with a straight right hand.
Okamoto tries to land a front kick but Nakamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakamara doesn't manage to clinch there - Okamoto circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara tries to clinch but Okamoto moves out of range.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Okamoto.
Nakamara is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okamoto, right into the meat.
Okamoto throws a body kick that misses.
Nakamara changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Okamoto throws a front kick aimed at Nakamara's knee but Nakamara avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakamara blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nakamara shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okamoto throws a push kick but Nakamara slaps the foot to one side.
Hiroyuki Okamoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamara takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Okamoto throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Okamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okamoto misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okamoto avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakamara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okamoto circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshido Nakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Okamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamara walks into a left hand.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamara takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A bone on bone clash there as Okamoto blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakamara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Okamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okamoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Okamoto tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakamara ducks under a wild hook from Okamoto.
As Okamoto looks to move away, Nakamara throws a big counter combo bu Okamoto just gets out of the way.
Okamoto wants to land a leg kick but Nakamara is out of range.
Okamoto misses with a low kick.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Nakamara moves out of range easily.
Okamoto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nakamara shoots in and gets a takedown into Okamoto's guard.
Nakamara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okamoto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamara has managed to get both his arms back between Okamoto's legs - danger averted.
Okamoto keeping moving, preventing Nakamara from controlling successfully.
Nakamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okamoto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto 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.
Nakamara stands and steps away. Okamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Okamoto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Okamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamara is just out of range.
Nakamara tries to counter with a takedown but Okamoto is quick to defend against it.
Okamoto throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nakamara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Okamoto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nakamara misses with a combination
and Okamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroyuki Okamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nakamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Nakamara as he checks the leg kick.
Okamoto misses with a body kick.
Okamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakamara.
Nakamara moves out of range of the leg kick from Okamoto.
Nakamara is looking for a counter combo.
Nakamara fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakamara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nakamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Okamoto connects with a leg kick. Nakamara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nakamara will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto misses with a leg kick
and Nakamara counters with a single leg into guard. Okamoto didn't expect that.
Nakamara controlling from the top position.
Nakamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Okamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okamoto is keeping the position for now.
Yoshido Nakamara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okamoto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamara can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okamoto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nakamara has passed into side control.
Okamoto regains half guard.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Nakamara has control of the leg.
Nakamara stands up out of the half guard.
Okamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakamara's calf.
A combination from Nakamara does no damage.
Okamoto misses with an attempted mid kick.
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Okamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakamara tried to score with a low kick but Okamoto checks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okamoto.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Okamoto - that will leave a mark!
Okamoto looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Okamoto misses its intended target.
Okamoto tests Nakamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Okamoto throws a lazy body kick
and Nakamara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Okamoto 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.
Okamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Okamoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamara defends well.
Okamoto controls Nakamara momentarily but Nakamara frees himself.
Nakamara wants to control from the top but Okamoto keeps moving.
Nakamara stands and steps away. Okamoto gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nakamara avoids the head kick by Okamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okamoto can pounce on him.
Okamoto lands a high kick!
Nakamara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Okamoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamara somewhat.
Okamoto lands a front kick.
Hiroyuki Okamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Okamoto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakamara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nakamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Okamoto is fending him off so far but Nakamara persists. Nope, Okamoto circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshido Nakamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okamoto misses with a body kick.
Nakamara attempts a counter takedown but Okamoto avoids it well and moves away.
Nakamara swinging wildly here.
Yoshido Nakamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okamoto throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroyuki Okamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Okamoto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroyuki Okamoto!
Hiroyuki Okamoto spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballantine slips under a jab from Bungradidoa.
Ballantine misses with a double jab.
Bungradidoa misses with a takedown attempt - Ballantine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballantine. Bungradidoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ballantine throws the kick towards the body but Bungradidoa avoids it.
Bungradidoa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ballantine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ballantine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bungradidoa wants to clinch but Ballantine slips to the side
and Ballantine counters with a right hand to the body.
Ballantine dodges the punch combination from Bungradidoa.
Ballantine is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ballantine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bungradidoa on the side of the head.
Ballantine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ballantine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballantine misses with a low kick.
Bungradidoa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bungradidoa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ballantine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Ballantine.
Ballantine throws a counter combo.
Ballantine throws a head kick that misses.
Bungradidoa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ballantine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ballantine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bungradidoa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ballantine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bungradidoa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ballantine 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.
Ballantine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bungradidoa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballantine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bungradidoa.
Bill Ballantine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ballantine feints a jab promting Bungradidoa to slip. Ballantine then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bungradidoa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ballantine takes a swing at Bungradidoa's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bungradidoa shoots in and drives through. Ballantine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bungradidoa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bungradidoa is breathing heavily.
Bungradidoa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Bungradidoa is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa trying to control from Ballantine's half guard. Ballantine has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ballantine keeping full guard, as Bungradidoa tries to pass.
Bungradidoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ballantine pulls Bungradidoa in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ballantine trying to keep a closed guard but Bungradidoa is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bungradidoa clinches up with Ballantine and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballantine is pressed up against the cage. Bungradidoa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ballantine down to the mat. Ballantine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch up but Ballantine circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballantine feints a counter leg kick.
Bungradidoa tries for a takedown but Ballantine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ballantine lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ballantine lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ballantine looks to land a combination but Bungradidoa avoids it well.
Ballantine lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.
Bungradidoa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bungradidoa blocks a head kick by Ballantine.
Bungradidoa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ballantine manages to circle out of the way.
Ballantine stuffs the takedown attempt from Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa gets slowly back to his feet.
Bill Ballantine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ballantine throws a body kick that misses.
Bungradidoa attempts a counter takedown but Ballantine avoids it well and moves away.
Ballantine misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bungradidoa walks into a stiff left hand from Ballantine.
Bungradidoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballantine.
Ballantine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bungradidoa rather than just go for the knockout.
Ballantine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bungradidoa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bungradidoa is looking to pass into half guard but Ballantine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ballantine is in guard.
Ballantine chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Ballantine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mophaf Bungradidoa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Ballantine moves out of range.
Bungradidoa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bungradidoa working hard to break the clinch.
Ballantine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bungradidoa is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ballantine gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballantine has had enough of the clinch but Bungradidoa keeps him there for the moment.
Bungradidoa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ballantine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ballantine wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bungradidoa has him pressed against the cage.
Bungradidoa can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bungradidoa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ballantine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ballantine is pressed up against the cage. Bungradidoa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ballantine down to the mat. Ballantine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine throws out a powerful jab.
A combination from Ballantine does no damage.
Bungradidoa feints and as Ballantine raises his hands in defense, Bungradidoa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bungradidoa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ballantine looking to control.
Bungradidoa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bungradidoa is looking to work some ground and pound but Ballantine has wrist control.
Bungradidoa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ballantine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ballantine controls Bungradidoa momentarily but Bungradidoa frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bungradidoa is defended easily by Ballantine.
Ballantine unleashes a big counter combination but Bungradidoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ballantine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Ballantine misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ballantine stalling in the clinch but Bungradidoa improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Ballantine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bungradidoa controlling the action here for a moment.
I was talking to Bungradidoa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa can't break the clinch.
Bungradidoa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ballantine breaks the clinch.
Ballantine lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ballantine.
Mophaf Bungradidoa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bungradidoa is looking to clinch.
Bungradidoa throws a right and a left that Ballantine avoids nicely.
Ballantine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bungradidoa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ballantine.
Ballantine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bungradidoa.
Ballantine connects with a single shot there.
Bungradidoa looking to score a takedown here. Ballantine is defending well but Bungradidoa drives through and ends up in Ballantine's guard.
Bungradidoa forces his way into half guard.
Bungradidoa is working for a kimura but Ballantine is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa wants to control but Ballantine is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bungradidoa thows a huge punch but Ballantine dodges it nicely.
Bungradidoa is looking to stall here but Ballantine recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Ballantine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mophaf Bungradidoa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ballantine avoids the body shot from Bungradidoa.
Ballantine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ballantine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ballantine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ballantine tries to score with a low kick but Bungradidoa moves his leg out of the way.
Bungradidoa blocks a leg kick.
Ballantine gets caught flat footed, as Bungradidoa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bungradidoa throws a big right hand that misses.
Bungradidoa throws a big right hand that misses.
Ballantine pushes Bungradidoa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Bungradidoa misses with a takedown
and Ballantine counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ballantine!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballantine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Bungradidoa backs off Ballantine throws a huge counter combo but Bungradidoa manages to avoid it all.
Bungradidoa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ballantine's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungradidoa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballantine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ballantine is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bungradidoa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ballantine controlling Bungradidoa's posture.
Bungradidoa with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bungradidoa throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bungradidoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bungradidoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballantine.
No joy there for Ballantine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bungradidoa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ballantine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bungradidoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballantine.
Ballantine tries to land a leg kick but Bungradidoa saw it coming and moves away.
Ballantine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bungradidoa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bungradidoa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ballantine counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bungradidoa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bungradidoa lands with a nice body kick.
Bungradidoa dives in and scores a takedown into Ballantine's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bungradidoa throwing strikes from guard but Ballantine blocks nicely.
Bungradidoa throws an elbow that misses. Ballantine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bungradidoa's guard. Nice move by Ballantine!
Bill Ballantine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet but Ballantine is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bungradidoa keeping moving, preventing Ballantine from controlling successfully.
Bungradidoa uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mophaf Bungradidoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bungradidoa.
As Bungradidoa backs off Ballantine throws a huge counter combo but Bungradidoa manages to avoid it all.
Bungradidoa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballantine.
Bungradidoa misses with a takedown attempt - Ballantine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bungradidoa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bungradidoa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ballantine manages to avoid it.
Ballantine throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ballantine.
Ballantine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballantine sizes up Bungradidoa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ballantine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bungradidoa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ballantine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bill Ballantine.
I've got Ballantine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Ballantine!
During a confident post fight interview, Bill Ballantine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Therion - Sitra Ahra kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith is looking to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith .
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick from Smith lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
It looks like Stan Smith has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith 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.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Smith 's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Smith tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Smith back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Smith is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Smith uses the oldest trick in the book to send Smith tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Smith is absolutely delighted - when Smith wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Smith!
Mike Smith gave a mention to Mohito Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and To Hak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, To Hak!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fighter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Hak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Hak walks into a straight right hand from Fighter.
Hak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
Fighter sets himself, and Hak steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.
Hak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hak stuns Fighter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hak tries to clinch up.
Fighter attempts a counter takedown but Hak avoids it well and moves away.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Hak.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hak throws a head kick that Fighter semi-blocks.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Hak saw that one coming.
Hak is looking for the big counter here.
Hak throws a leg kick which misses Fighter's front leg but catches the back leg as Fighter tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hak.
Fighter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hak's waist but Hak gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fighter off to one side.
Hak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hak is looking to land body kicks.
Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Hak tries to move into range but Fighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fighter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hak defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fighter.
Fighter trying to control the position but Hak is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Hak is right now.
Hak wants to get back to his feet but Fighter drags him back down.
Hak dodges the ground and pound from Fighter.
Hak is looking to reverse the position.
Fighter trying to control the position but Hak is working away.
Hak is looking to reverse the position.
Fighter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fighter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control the position but Hak is working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hak is looking for a sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
Hak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hak lands a head kick!
Fighter lands a body shot.
Fighter is looking to clinch but Hak is avoiding it.
To Hak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Hak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hak moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Hak will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Hak keeps it at a distance.
Hak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hak wants to land a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Hak tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Hak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fighter checks it well.
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 Point Fighter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fighter lands a slapping body shot.
Hak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hak moves away.
A little jabbing left from Hak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hak feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hak.
Hak keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
Hak connects with a solid leg kick.
Hak scoring well with a low kick there.
Hak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter will feel that in the morning.
Hak scores with a nice body kick.
Fighter jabs Hak right on the nose. Hak blinks but takes it well.
Hak feints and then cracks Fighter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fighter down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter moves out of range as Hak throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Hak misses its intended target.
Fighter lunges at Hak with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hak's hand.
Fighter tries to clinch but Hak moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Hak tries to land a leg kick but Fighter saw it coming and moves away.
Hak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fighter sets himself, and Hak steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.
Hak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
To Hak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hak was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Hak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hak. No joy for Fighter on that attempt.
Hak feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fighter's calf.
Fighter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hak looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Hak misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hak throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Fighter sets himself, and Hak steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.
Hak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hak slips under a jab from Fighter.
Hak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a looping right.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hak lands with a straight right. Fighter didn't see that one coming.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Hak circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter checks a low kick from Hak.
Hak misses with a looping left.
Fighter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hak connects with an inside leg kick.
Hak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hak connects with a solid leg kick.
Hak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fighter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter avoids the head kick by Hak.
Fighter walks into a straight right hand from Hak.
Hak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fighter does it's job there.
Fighter cracks a nice hook into Hak's ribs.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fighter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fighter misses with a hook
and Hak counters with a leg kick.
Fighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hak keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but To Hak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Hak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter takes a swing at Hak's ribcage but misses.
Fighter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hak counters with an inside leg kick.
Hak moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Fighter moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHak.
Hak bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hak.
Hak flicks out a counter leg kick but Fighter steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hak moves out of range as Fighter strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hak 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 Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Hak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hak. Hak obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice takedown defense from Hak. No joy for Fighter on that attempt.
Hak takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hak throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hak moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Point Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fighter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hak smiles and moves away.
Hak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fighter.
Hak moves out of range of the strikes.
Hak only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fighter misses the body punch
and Hak counters with a big head kick but Fighter shrugs it off.
Fighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hak connects with a jab.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fighter throws an overhand right that lands on Hak's shoulder, as Hak tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fighter on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Hak.
Hak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hak was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter looks to throw the jab but Hak is out of range.
Hak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fighter misses with an uppercut. Hak saw that one coming.
Hak connects with a jab.
Hak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter will feel that in the morning.
Fighter misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Hak on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Hak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Fighter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hak is just out of range.
Hak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fighter.
Hak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hak thuds his shin into the meat of Fighter's side.
Hak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hak.
Hak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fighter is looking to counter punch.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hak keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
Fighter looks to land a left hand but Hak moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Hak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hak lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fighter takes a step back to recover.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fighter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hak throws a head kick that misses.
Fighter misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
To Hak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... To Hak!
To Hak 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payton Wright has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sean Juan's chin.
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168 lbs
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Juan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Juan tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright lands a big head kick that sends Juan tumbling to the mat! Wright takes a step backwards and waves Juan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Juan is rocked!
It looks like Sean Juan has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wright.
Oh Juan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright 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.
Wright circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Juan tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Wright wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Payton Wright!
Payton Wright is the new lightweight champion!
Payton Wright thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Godin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rent a Wreck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Godin!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clark keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Godin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Godin tries to close the distance and clinch but Clark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Clark throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Godin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark is working hard here to advance position.
Godin tries to free his leg and advance position but Clark is retaining full guard.
Godin is looking to work some ground and pound but Clark has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Godin looking to sit in guard and control but Clark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Godin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clark slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Godin is adopting a defensive guard.
Godin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clark has passed into side control.
Godin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Godin is working away from the top position though.
Godin trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
Godin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clark is staying active underneath Godin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Godin prevents Clark from improving his position.
Godin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clark moves into full guard.
Godin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clark pulls Godin in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Godin wants to pass the guard but Clark is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego Godin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Godin moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Godin takes one on the button.
Godin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Godin on that attempt.
Clark cracks Godin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Godin is looking to clinch.
Godin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Godin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by Clark.
Godin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Clark thuds a left hand into Godin's body.
Godin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Clark misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Godin is rocked!
Clark lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Godin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Clark dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Clark!
A very excited looking Jack Clark 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 Jack Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odin Tualasamony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Odin Tualasamony!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tualasamony tries to clinch there but Chambers circles away.
Tualasamony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tualasamony gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chambers.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Chambers wants a takedown.
Chambers crunches a lovely knee into Tualasamony's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tualasamony.
Tualasamony is trying to maintain a safe position but Chambers gets an underhook and turns Tualasamony into the cage.
Tualasamony using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the body.
Chambers is breathing heavily.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chambers tries to land knees in the clinch but Tualasamony avoids the damage to the body.
Tualasamony scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tualasamony with a knee to the head.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tualasamony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tualasamony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chambers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tualasamony with a knee to the head.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tualasamony unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chambers avoids it.
Chambers is looking for a takedown.
Tualasamony connects with a knee to the head.
Chambers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tualasamony has him pressed against the cage.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chambers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tualasamony lands a body punch.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chambers is defending well for now.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Tualasamony connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chambers's face.
Tualasamony lands a nice knee to the body.
Tualasamony stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but Chambers blocks it.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tualasamony blocks an elbow strike.
Chambers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chambers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tualasamony blocks it with crossed arms.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tualasamony is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chambers avoids it.
Chambers misses with a knee strike.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chambers just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tualasamony's brow.
The referee calls for Tualasamony to work.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chambers throws an elbow but misses.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chambers avoids it.
Tualasamony creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chambers's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers wants a takedown.
Chambers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tualasamony taking a breather.
Tualasamony prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chambers wants to break free but Tualasamony has control.
Tualasamony has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Chambers working hard to break the clinch.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the head.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Tualasamony throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chambers blocks it with crossed arms.
Tualasamony is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chambers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chambers takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tualasamony connects with a knee to the head.
Chambers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tualasamony is defending well for now.
Tualasamony scores a nice knee to the body.
Tualasamony scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chambers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Chambers avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chambers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tualasamony utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chambers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tualasamony working Chambers over with knees to the body.
Tualasamony using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tualasamony lands a body shot.
Tualasamony has Chambers pressed against the cage.
Tualasamony is struggling to control the position.
Tualasamony receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chambers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tualasamony.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Odin Tualasamony dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tualasamony tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chambers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chambers misses with a few strikes there.
Tualasamony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but Chambers blocks it.
Chambers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chambers is defending well for now.
Chambers avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony landing knees to the head.
Chambers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
Chambers misses with an elbow strike.
Tualasamony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tualasamony tries to stall but Chambers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony landing knees to the head.
Tualasamony lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Chambers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tualasamony manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chambers avoids it.
Chambers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tualasamony closes the distance and clinches.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the head.
Chambers goes for a takedown attempt but Tualasamony pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tualasamony throws a head kick that misses.
Chambers misses with the combination.
Tualasamony has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chambers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chambers tried to counter with a leg kick but Tualasamony avoided it.
Chambers keeps the fight on the outside.
Tualasamony tries to close the distance and clinch but Chambers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tualasamony looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Tualasamony backs away, Chambers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chambers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tualasamony just manages to avoid it.
Chambers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tualasamony ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chambers moves away.
Chambers tries to keep at a distance but Tualasamony has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chambers throws a punch but it's blocked by Tualasamony.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tualasamony throws an elbow but misses.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chambers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chambers.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Chambers breaks the clinch.
Tualasamony fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chambers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tualasamony walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chambers.
Tualasamony tries to clinch but Chambers is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Chambers misses the target.
Odin Tualasamony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tualasamony clinches up with Chambers and pushes him back against the cage.
Tualasamony avoiding damage as Chambers throws knees to the body.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Chambers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chambers has hold of one of Tualasamony's legs. Tualasamony is fighting the takedown attempt but Chambers gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chambers pushing down on Tualasamony's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tualasamony is looking to improve his position.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Tualasamony won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony is looking for a sweep. Chambers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chambers trying to mount his opponent but Tualasamony defends it.
Tualasamony gets full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chambers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tualasamony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tualasamony looking for a sweep. Not yet Tualasamony, not yet.
Chambers stands and throws Tualasamony's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chambers moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Odin Tualasamony will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chambers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tualasamony rushes Chambers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tualasamony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tualasamony fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tualasamony tries to clinch
and Chambers counters with a head kick.
Chambers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Chambers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tualasamony is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Chambers keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odin Tualasamony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tualasamony thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chambers if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tualasamony has Chambers up against the cage in a clinch.
Tualasamony with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tualasamony avoids a wild elbow strike from Chambers.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
Chambers misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chambers has Tualasamony pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tualasamony manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chambers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chambers managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Chambers avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chambers is defending well for now.
Tualasamony looking to throw knees to the head but Chambers is blocking nicely.
Chambers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chambers takes a shot to the head.
Odin Tualasamony seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chambers.
Chambers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jack Chambers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chambers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Chambers avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chambers fails to land.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chambers.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chambers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tualasamony fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tualasamony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chambers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chambers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tualasamony just manages to avoid it.
Tualasamony tries to clinch up but Chambers circles away and keeps his distance.
Tualasamony tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chambers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chambers blocks a head kick by Tualasamony.
Tualasamony rushes Chambers and presses him up against the cage.
Chambers throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chambers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chambers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chambers wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tualasamony.
Odin Tualasamony is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tualasamony landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chambers is looking for a takedown.
Tualasamony lands a good knee to the midsection. Chambers won't want to take too many of those.
Chambers avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Chambers using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Tualasamony.
Tualasamony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chambers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tualasamony blocks it with crossed arms.
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chambers is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tualasamony.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chambers pushes Tualasamony back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tualasamony throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chambers blocks it with crossed arms.
Chambers throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chambers tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Chambers trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Chambers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tualasamony crunches a lovely knee into Chambers's ribcage.
Chambers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
Tualasamony utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Tualasamony manages to get underhooks.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Odin Tualasamony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tualasamony winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odin Tualasamony!
During a confident post fight interview, Odin Tualasamony thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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