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MFN 208: Title Town Tokyo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Thurgood Jenkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samuel Washington's chin.
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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
26 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Washington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jenkins throws a body shot but no joy.
And Washington tries to counter it with a takedown but Jenkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jenkins drives through with a takedown into Washington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jenkins preventing the sweep.
Washington keeping full guard, as Jenkins tries to pass.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Jenkins lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Jenkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Washington is trying to keep Jenkins in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good leg kick by Jenkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Washington tests Jenkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Washington lands with a nice body punch.
Washington misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
Washington walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.
A chopping leg kick lands by Washington.
Jenkins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Washington misses.
Jenkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Washington jabs Jenkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jenkins moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Washington gets a double leg takedown into Jenkins's guard.
Jenkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Washington manages to get himself to full guard.
Jenkins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Washington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Washington trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
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.
Jenkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Washington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jenkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jenkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jenkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenkins misses the shot to the body.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Washington misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Washington pushes Jenkins away with a front kick.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins tries to roll over but Washington keeps him under control.
Washington throwing shots but Jenkins is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenkins keeping hold of Washington's head, controlling as best he can.
Jenkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.
Samuel Washington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jenkins is looking for a sweep. Washington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington working over Jenkins with some ground and pound. Jenkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jenkins is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jenkins is pressing down on Washington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jenkins looking to control but Washington passes into half guard.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Jenkins's hands, connecting with Jenkins's forehead.
Washington passes into side control, despite Jenkins's attempt to control the position.
Jenkins is not content to let Washington control the position.
Washington working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Jenkins is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jenkins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Washington presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Jenkins regains half guard.
Jenkins desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jenkins trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Washington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Washington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins moves out of range as Washington strikes.
Washington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Washington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jenkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Washington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Washington misses with a hook. Jenkins ducked under it nicely.
Jenkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenkins seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Jenkins moved out of range nicely.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jenkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Washington lands with a good body shot.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Washington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Washington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jenkins wants to get back to full guard.
Jenkins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Washington's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Washington's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Washington is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jenkins lands punches and elbows.
Washington looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jenkins.
Washington is trying to break free.
Jenkins wants to control but Washington manages to buck him off and is now in Jenkins's guard! Nice work there by Washington!
Jenkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Washington 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Jenkins's brow.
Jenkins looking to control.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jenkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
Jenkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Washington is retaining full guard.
Jenkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
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.
Washington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jenkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington connects with an inside leg kick.
Thurgood Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Washington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
Jenkins avoids the body shot from Washington.
A little feinted left hand from Jenkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Jenkins swings for the body but Washington moves out of range.
Washington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Washington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Washington 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Washington!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Washington thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myers Hockles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. On his way into the cage it seems that Rick Ashton has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rick Ashton seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Myers Hockles!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown. Hockles tries to sprawl out of it but Ashton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hockles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rick Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ashton throws a hook to the side of Hockles's head but Hockles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hockles 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.
Hockles wants to land a leg kick but Ashton is out of range.
Ashton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Hockles.
Hockles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hockles misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hockles avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashton moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHockles.
Ashton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Ashton misses.
Ashton lands a two punch combo.
Ashton lands with a nice combination. Hockles backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ashton moves out of range as Hockles throws a body kick.
Hockles takes the fight into the clinch.
Hockles breaks the clinch.
Ashton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles throws a leg kick but Ashton moved away.
Myers Hockles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ashton throws a right hand that Hockles ducks under and follows up with a left that Hockles also avoids with ease.
Hockles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hockles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hockles dodges the punch combination from Ashton.
A leg kick checked by Hockles.
Hockles throws a head kick but Ashton moves out of range.
Hockles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ashton.
Ashton tries to keep at a distance but Hockles has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hockles stops a takedown attempt from Ashton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hockles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ashton blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hockles trying to land knees to the body.
Ashton is working for takedown but Hockles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hockles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hockles stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hockles tries a body shot but Ashton blocks it.
Hockles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hockles wants a takedown but no success here.
Hockles tries a knee to the head but Ashton blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hockles breaks from the clinch.
Ashton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hockles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hockles lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hockles throws a sloppy head kick and Ashton moves out of range easily.
Hockles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ashton misses with a two punch combination.
Ashton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ashton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hockles manages to avoid it.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown but Hockles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ashton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hockles throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ashton.
Hockles clinches with his opponent.
Hockles is looking for a takedown.
Ashton wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hockles lands a knee to the body.
Ashton prevents a body shot from Hockles.
Ashton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hockles after a bit of a struggle.
Hockles displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ashton up against the cage.
Ashton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hockles prevents it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hockles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hockles manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myers Hockles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hockles lands with a hook. Ashton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hockles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ashton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rick Ashton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ashton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hockles.
Ashton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hockles backs up against the cage.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hockles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hockles lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Some wild striking there from Ashton.
Ashton misses with a straight right.
Ashton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hockles scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hockles throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ashton throws a series of punches but Hockles moves out of range.
Ashton swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hockles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ashton.
Hockles lands a big head kick that sends Ashton tumbling to the mat! Hockles takes a step backwards and waves Ashton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ashton is rocked!
Ashton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hockles was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oh Ashton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hockles throws a series of punches but Ashton avoids them all with ease.
Hockles clinches up with Ashton and pushes him back against the cage.
Hockles with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hockles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hockles lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ashton seems to have got his legs back now.
Ashton fails with a takedown attempt.
Hockles shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ashton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ashton misses with a wild combination.
Hockles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ashton's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton blocks a head kick by Hockles.
Ashton pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hockles back to the cage. Ashton follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hockles lands a big head kick that sends Ashton tumbling to the mat! Hockles takes a step backwards and waves Ashton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hockles moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hockles tries to clinch but Ashton is having none of it.
Ashton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Hockles finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Hockles! Ashton is out on his feet! Hockles rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ashton is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ashton is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myers Hockles!
During a confident post fight interview, Myers Hockles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jerzy Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Vellucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerzy Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Vellucci!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vellucci drives through and clinches with Killer against the cage.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vellucci.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Vellucci lands a nice shot to the body.
Vellucci avoids the elbow strike from Killer, against the cage.
Vellucci blocking some punches.
Vellucci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
It looks like Leo Vellucci has been cut.
Killer just leaning against Vellucci, taking a breather.
Vellucci has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellucci managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vellucci is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Vellucci looking to stall.
Killer is pushing Vellucci up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vellucci throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vellucci tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Vellucci.
Killer 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.
Vellucci is trying to stall.
Vellucci lands an elbow inside that Killer shrugs off.
Vellucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer crunches a lovely knee into Vellucci's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Vellucci lands a nice shot to the body.
Vellucci misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vellucci takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls for Killer to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vellucci throws an elbow but misses.
Vellucci takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vellucci avoids it.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Vellucci.
Killer missing with knees to the body.
Killer avoiding damage as Vellucci throws knees to the body.
Vellucci creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vellucci tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
Vellucci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vellucci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Vellucci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vellucci is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Killer stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Killer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vellucci blocks the elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killer.
Vellucci looks winded!
Vellucci tries a knee to the head but Killer blocks it.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vellucci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer misses with an elbow over the top.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vellucci just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killer's brow.
Vellucci takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vellucci is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer avoiding damage as Vellucci throws knees to the body.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vellucci is defending well for now.
Killer lands a knee to the body.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Vellucci.
Vellucci throws an elbow but it misses.
Vellucci wants to stall.
Vellucci creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killer's defenses.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vellucci missing with knees to the body.
Vellucci swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vellucci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vellucci landing knees to the body.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vellucci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Killer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Vellucci's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Killer tries to keep at a distance but Vellucci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vellucci blocks the elbow strike.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vellucci is keeping busy.
Vellucci lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vellucci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vellucci missing with knees to the body.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Vellucci avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellucci working Killer over with knees to the body.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vellucci.
A right hand to the body from Vellucci.
Vellucci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer blocks an elbow strike.
Killer landing knees to the body.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vellucci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vellucci is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Vellucci with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Killer avoids the elbow strike from Vellucci, against the cage.
Killer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Killer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vellucci up against the cage.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vellucci can do to turn this around?
Killer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vellucci avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vellucci.
Vellucci tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Vellucci avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vellucci misses with an elbow strike.
Vellucci lands an elbow that stopped Killer in his tracks for a moment.
Vellucci lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vellucci lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vellucci avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Vellucci blocks with his arms.
Vellucci looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Vellucci looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Vellucci avoids a wild elbow strike from Killer.
Killer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vellucci's efforts to push away.
Vellucci looking to slow down the pace here.
Vellucci letting Killer take a breather here.
Killer trying to stall but Vellucci improves his position.
Vellucci misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vellucci.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vellucci avoids it.
Vellucci unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vellucci takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vellucci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
Vellucci takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vellucci misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vellucci avoids it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vellucci tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
Vellucci is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Killer is defending well for now.
Killer working Vellucci over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vellucci trying to land knees to the body.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Vellucci improves position.
Killer just leaning against Vellucci, taking a breather.
Killer managing to block the knees to the body from Vellucci.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Vellucci avoids the damage to the body.
Vellucci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vellucci misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Killer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Vellucci has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Killer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vellucci can turn it around.
Vellucci blocks the elbow strike.
Vellucci taking a breather.
Killer tries to stall but Vellucci uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vellucci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vellucci wants to stall.
Vellucci throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerzy Killer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leo Vellucci's cut.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Vellucci feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.
Vellucci throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Killer has closed the distance and engaged Vellucci in a clinch.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vellucci lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer blocks the elbow strike.
Killer lands an elbow just above Vellucci 's eye.
Killer blocks an elbow strike.
Vellucci pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vellucci doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vellucci just leaning against Killer, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vellucci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Killer feints a jab promting Vellucci to slip. Killer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vellucci slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Killer darts in and clinches Vellucci up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vellucci looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killer scores with a knee to the head.
Vellucci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer is stalling here.
Vellucci fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Killer.
Vellucci blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vellucci managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Vellucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vellucci up against the cage.
Vellucci using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vellucci with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vellucci tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Killer avoids it.
Vellucci lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands an elbow just above Vellucci 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Killer misses with an elbow over the top.
Killer scores a nice knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vellucci lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Jerzy Killer has been cut.
Killer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Vellucci blocks with his arms.
Killer misses with an elbow over the top.
Killer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vellucci tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Killer stalls.
Vellucci tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killer lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Jerzy Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vellucci lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Vellucci misses with a knee to the head.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Killer lands an elbow inside that Vellucci shrugs off.
Leo Vellucci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer taking a breather.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vellucci is struggling to control the position.
Vellucci looking to throw knees to the head but Killer is blocking nicely.
Vellucci tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer avoids the elbow strike from Vellucci, against the cage.
Vellucci lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vellucci on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vellucci obliges.
Vellucci tries to land a knee to the head but Killer blocks with his arms.
Vellucci is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vellucci has his back to the cage.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vellucci avoids it.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Vellucci.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vellucci just misses with a elbow thrown towards Killer's brow.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Vellucci.
Vellucci tries to land knees in the clinch but Killer avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killer blocks an elbow strike from Vellucci.
Killer unloads a knee to the mid-section. Vellucci lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerzy Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killer 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 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerzy Killer!
An out of breath Jerzy Killer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Roosevelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Stop (Blue Mix) - Ghost K. The crowd seem to be enjoying Roosevelt's choice of entrance music: Soulfly - Pain. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eduardo Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karl Roosevelt!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Silva.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Roosevelt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab from Silva.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva throws a leg kick but Roosevelt sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Silva.
Roosevelt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Roosevelt misses.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Roosevelt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roosevelt wants to clinch but Silva slips to the side
and Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roosevelt under the eye.
Roosevelt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Roosevelt.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roosevelt. That did some damage!
Roosevelt digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Roosevelt tries to land a leg kick but Silva saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roosevelt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roosevelt moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Roosevelt moves away from the strike by Silva.
Roosevelt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Roosevelt throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut.
Roosevelt blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva blocks a head kick by Roosevelt.
Silva thuds a left hand into Roosevelt's body.
Silva lands a nice hook to Roosevelt's body. Roosevelt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roosevelt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Roosevelt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Roosevelt 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Silva checks a leg kick.
Roosevelt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roosevelt's sensitive parts.
Silva throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silva lunges at Roosevelt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Roosevelt's hand.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Roosevelt lands a head shot.
Silva looks to throw a body kick
letting Roosevelt counter with a right hand.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Roosevelt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silva feints a jab promting Roosevelt to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roosevelt slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roosevelt flicks out a counter leg kick but Silva steps away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head.
Silva scores with a spinning back kick!
Roosevelt sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silva jabs Roosevelt right on the nose. Roosevelt blinks but takes it well.
Silva throws a body punch but Roosevelt moves out of range.
Roosevelt appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roosevelt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Roosevelt wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva is looking for a counter combo.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roosevelt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Roosevelt connects with a jab.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silva scores with the left hand. Roosevelt knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roosevelt.
Roosevelt looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roosevelt.
It looks like Silva has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roosevelt tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
It appears Silva was looking to counter with a kick there.
Roosevelt digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.
Silva is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roosevelt tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roosevelt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Roosevelt.
Eduardo Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Roosevelt can pounce on him.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Roosevelt in the body.
Roosevelt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
Silva misses with a combination
and Roosevelt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roosevelt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roosevelt tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roosevelt can do to turn this around?
Roosevelt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva staying out of range there.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roosevelt.
Roosevelt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roosevelt doesn't seem phased though.
Roosevelt wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Roosevelt drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Silva lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roosevelt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roosevelt ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Roosevelt avoids the body shot from Silva.
Roosevelt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva looks for the body kick but Roosevelt saw that one coming.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roosevelt lands a body shot.
Silva connects with a leg kick. Roosevelt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roosevelt slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
Roosevelt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Roosevelt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silva's calf.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roosevelt manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Roosevelt throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Roosevelt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roosevelt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Silva misses with a low kick as Roosevelt jumps back.
Roosevelt wants to counter with a clinch but Silva pushes him away.
Roosevelt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Silva. Beautiful body shot.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Roosevelt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roosevelt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Roosevelt checks a leg kick nicely.
Roosevelt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva throws an off balance right hand
and Roosevelt counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Good leg kick by Roosevelt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Roosevelt misses the shot to the body.
Roosevelt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eduardo Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roosevelt clinches with his opponent.
Roosevelt lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roosevelt pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt wants a takedown but no success here.
Silva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roosevelt lands a right hand.
Roosevelt misses with a punch to the body.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roosevelt throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roosevelt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roosevelt dodges an elbow strike from Silva.
Roosevelt scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt lands with a short shot to the head.
Roosevelt gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Silva gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Silva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Silva's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It looks like Karl Roosevelt has been cut.
Silva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roosevelt lands with a cross.
Silva takes a swing at Roosevelt's ribcage but misses.
Roosevelt misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Roosevelt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Roosevelt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roosevelt has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Roosevelt has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roosevelt.
A head punch on the inside from Roosevelt fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roosevelt.
Roosevelt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roosevelt's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stalling against the cage.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roosevelt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Roosevelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roosevelt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Silva throws a punch but it's blocked by Roosevelt.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Roosevelt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Roosevelt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roosevelt throws a head punch that misses.
Silva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roosevelt tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Roosevelt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roosevelt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eduardo Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roosevelt wants a takedown.
Roosevelt presses Silva against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roosevelt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roosevelt is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roosevelt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roosevelt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roosevelt throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Roosevelt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roosevelt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roosevelt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Roosevelt gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Roosevelt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roosevelt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roosevelt misses with the head strike.
Roosevelt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eduardo Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Roosevelt.
Roosevelt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
Silva stalling in the clinch but Roosevelt improves position.
Roosevelt misses with a punch to the body.
Karl Roosevelt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roosevelt lands a left hand.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Roosevelt.
Roosevelt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Roosevelt's takedown attempt.
Roosevelt misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silva.
A short uppercut from Silva.
Karl Roosevelt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roosevelt blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Roosevelt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Silva!
Eduardo Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blaze might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tupac ft Lil Mo - Niggaz Nature. Carver Cade has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Cade tries to close the distance and clinch but Blaze swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cade misses with a kick to the body.
Blaze cracks Cade with an open hand slap.
Cade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blaze avoids it really well and circles away.
Cade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cade slips under a jab.
Blaze definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cade clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cade.
Cade has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blaze clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cade throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Cade throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze is really stuck here.
Cade punches the canvas rather than the man.
Cade throwing sloppy strikes.
Blaze covering up well and avoiding damage.
Cade has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cade lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blaze is trying to break free.
Cade throws strikes from the back but Blaze rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Blaze.
Cade wants to control from the top but Blaze keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cade.
Cade trying to control but Blaze is working from the bottom.
Blaze is adopting a defensive guard.
Blaze keeping moving, preventing Cade from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blaze being controlled here, momentarily.
Blaze utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blaze tries a low kick but Cade avoids it.
Cade appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cade throws a looping overhand right but Blaze ducks down to avoid it.
Blaze really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cade.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Blaze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blaze slips under a jab.
Cade lands with a shot to the body.
Cade fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Blaze, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade looks to score with a jab to the body but Blaze is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Cade. Those never looked like landing.
Cade tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blaze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cade throws a jab when Blaze was well out of range.
Cade throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Cade misses.
Cade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cade throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Blaze to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaze's sensitive parts.
Alexander Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blaze throws a body shot but no joy.
Blaze misses with a low kick as Cade jumps back.
Cade checks a leg kick.
Cade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cade pushes Blaze up against the cage in a clinch.
Blaze lands a left hand.
Blaze struggles to land a body shot inside as Cade controls his hands.
Blaze lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cade tries for a takedown but Blaze circles away easily
letting Blaze counter with a right hand.
Cade lands with an overhand left.
Blaze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cade.
Blaze misses with a hook. Cade ducked under it nicely.
Cade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blaze makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cade is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cade lands a leg kick that knocks Blaze off balance momentarily.
Blaze scoring well with a low kick there.
Cade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good work by Blaze as he checks the leg kick.
Cade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blaze's sensitive parts.
Blaze fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cade checks it well.
Cade misses with a body shot.
Blaze throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cade.
Cade lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Blaze misses the target.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Blaze misses
and Cade counters with a nice uppercut.
Blaze throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Blaze scores with a sloppy right hand. Cade should have avoided that one.
Blaze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cade is out of range and Blaze settles back down.
A shot to the body from Cade misses
and Blaze counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blaze throws a leg kick that misses.
Blaze is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cade looks to land a left hand but Blaze moved out of range nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blaze.
Alexander Blaze is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Blaze. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blaze.
Cade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cade closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze throws a lazy right hand but Cade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blaze catches Cade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Blaze.
Blaze tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blaze lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blaze is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blaze takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaze fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cade is out of range.
Blaze cracks Cade with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cade.
Cade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cade moves forwards but Blaze connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blaze.
Cade misses with a low kick.
Cade throws a series of punches but Blaze avoids them all with ease.
Cade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaze.
Blaze lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Cade misses the target.
Cade lands with an overhand left.
Blaze slips a jab from Cade.
Blaze tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cade is able to avoid easily.
Blaze misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blaze.
Cade closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
Cade misses with a punch on the inside.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blaze breaks the clinch.
Cade looks to throw the jab but Blaze is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaze misses the target.
Blaze ducks right into an uppercut from Cade.
Cade misses with a low kick as Blaze jumps back.
Cade throws a body shot but no joy.
Cade loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
Blaze throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cade's head.
It looks like Carver Cade has been cut.
Cade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Blaze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cade defending well as Blaze loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cade. Blaze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blaze on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cade shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blaze pinned against the cage. Blaze gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cade misses with a low kick.
Blaze throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cade.
Cade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaze in his tracks.
Cade slips under a jab from Blaze.
Cade tries a quick counter leg kick but Blaze is wise to it.
Blaze checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cade connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Cade.
Blaze checks a leg kick.
Cade loads up on a big right hand but Blaze slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alexander Blaze will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carver Cade's cut.
That's time! Blaze's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blaze jabs at Cade's body.
Cade scores with a jab. Blaze acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blaze misses with a body kick.
Blaze jabs at Cade's body.
Blaze 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.
Blaze lands a jab to the nose.
Blaze walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cade misses with a looping right.
Cade throws a nice looking combination but Blaze bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A lazy left from Blaze finds it's target.
Cade is rocked!
Cade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blaze under the eye.
Cade is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaze finish him?
A low kick from Cade is predictable there
and Blaze counters with a crisp right that sends Cade to the canvas! Blaze follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Blaze!
Alexander Blaze very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatton Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Chatzikomninos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexei Chatzikomninos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tatton Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Chatzikomninos!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chantry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chatzikomninos.
A left and a right from Chatzikomninos both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Tatton Chantry has been cut.
Chatzikomninos lands with a hook. Chantry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A shot to the body from Chatzikomninos misses
and Chantry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chatzikomninos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chatzikomninos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chatzikomninos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry manages to get back to half guard.
Chantry moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chatzikomninos trying to control but Chantry is working from the bottom.
Chatzikomninos chips away with some ground and pound.
Chantry working for a triangle but Chatzikomninos defends it easily.
Chantry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chatzikomninos tries to free his leg and advance position but Chantry is retaining full guard.
Chantry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chatzikomninos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chatzikomninos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chantry has his foot on Chatzikomninos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chatzikomninos works his way back into a safe position though.
Chantry working a defensive guard here.
Chantry keeping moving, preventing Chatzikomninos from controlling successfully.
Chantry is trying to control the position but Chatzikomninos postures up.
Chatzikomninos trying to control the position from guard on top but Chantry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chantry wants to sweep here but Chatzikomninos controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chatzikomninos distracts Chantry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chatzikomninos is in close to Chantry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chantry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chatzikomninos works over Chantry with some ground and pound from guard.
Chatzikomninos is working Chantry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chantry is rocked!
Chatzikomninos stands up over Chantry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Chantry is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chatzikomninos arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Chantry's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexei Chatzikomninos!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexei Chatzikomninos 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 Harold Shipman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shipman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The man that you FEAR . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Harry Callahan enters 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
22 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Harold Shipman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Callahan!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick there by Callahan.
That kick from Shipman tenderised Callahan's leg. Callahan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shipman misses with a body punch
and Callahan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shipman's guard.
Shipman is controlling Callahan's posture.
Callahan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shipman keeping full guard, as Callahan tries to pass.
Callahan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shipman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callahan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shipman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shipman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callahan.
Callahan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big right from Shipman misses.
Callahan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shipman with a body shot.
Callahan scores with a shot to the body.
Callahan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Callahan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shipman missing with a left hand there. Callahan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Callahan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shipman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Shipman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Callahan.
Callahan looks to land a left hand but Shipman moved out of range nicely.
A nice combination there by Shipman.
Harold Shipman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Callahan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shipman misses with a low kick.
Shipman tried to score with a low kick but Callahan checks it.
Callahan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Callahan ducks under a wild hook from Shipman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shipman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Callahan tries a quick counter leg kick but Shipman is wise to it.
Shipman checks a low kick from Callahan.
Shipman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Callahan.
Shipman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callahan moves away.
Callahan throws out a counter right but Shipman avoids it with no problem.
Callahan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Callahan does no damage.
Shipman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shipman throws a low kick but Callahan moves out of range easily.
Shipman fails to land with a series of punches.
Callahan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Shipman misses the target.
Callahan loads up on a big right hand but Shipman slips the punch.
Callahan dips to his left and cracks Shipman with an uppercut!
Shipman throws a wild body kick that Callahan sees coming a mile off.
Shipman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shipman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Callahan scores with a kick to the body.
Shipman misses with a body kick.
Shipman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Callahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Callahan misses with a head kick.
Callahan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shipman looks to land a right hand but Callahan moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Callahan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Callahan moves out of range as Shipman throws a body kick.
Shipman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Callahan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shipman misses with a wild body shot.
Shipman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Callahan's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Callahan slips a jab and a cross from Shipman.
Callahan swats away the attempt to clinch by Shipman.
Callahan with a hook.
Harry Callahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Callahan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shipman.
Shipman throws a low kick but Callahan avoids it.
Callahan tries a quick counter leg kick but Shipman is wise to it.
Callahan misses with a left hand
enabling Shipman to counter with a crisp jab.
Shipman blocks the body kick.
Callahan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shipman.
Callahan lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shipman throws a leg kick but Callahan moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shipman blocks the body kick.
Callahan checks a leg kick nicely.
Shipman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Callahan misses with a straight right.
Shipman digs a good body shot into Callahan's ribs.
Shipman misses with a body shot.
Callahan feints the counter takedown.
Shipman throws a hook but Callahan blocks it.
Callahan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shipman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Callahan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Callahan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shipman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Callahan.
Callahan moves out of range of the strikes.
Shipman looks to score with a jab to the body but Callahan is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shipman looks to score with a jab to the body but Callahan is just out of range.
Shipman throws a leg kick but Callahan moved away.
Shipman looks to land a body kick but Callahan moved away.
Shipman just misses with a punch to the body.
And Callahan tries to counter it with a takedown but Shipman pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shipman throws a jab but it's blocked by Callahan.
Callahan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shipman misses the shot to the body.
Callahan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shipman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shipman ducks under a wild hook from Callahan.
Shipman throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Callahan to counter with a crisp jab.
Shipman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shipman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shipman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callahan moves away.
The fighters circling - Callahan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shipman throws a head kick that misses.
Callahan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Callahan clobbers Shipman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shipman misses the jab.
Callahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shipman defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipman throws the left hand but Callahan avoids the punch easily.
Shipman takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Callahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Callahan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Callahan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shipman in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman just misses with a punch to the body.
Callahan throws a looping overhand right but Shipman ducks down to avoid it.
Callahan misses with a looping left.
Callahan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Shipman is looking to chop away at Callahan's legs.
Callahan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shipman.
Shipman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Callahan lands a body shot.
Callahan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shipman throws out a powerful jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callahan.
Callahan walks into a straight right hand from Shipman.
Callahan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shipman throws a body kick that misses.
Harry Callahan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shipman misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shipman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipman misses with a low kick.
Callahan raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Callahan catches Shipman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Callahan missing with a left hand there. Shipman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipman attempts a counter takedown but Callahan avoids it well and moves away.
Shipman doesn't manage to clinch there - Callahan circles away.
Shipman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Callahan misses with an uppercut. Shipman saw that one coming.
Shipman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shipman takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Shipman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Callahan - just one landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Shipman scores with a four punch combination!
Callahan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipman.
Callahan lands a nice looking body shot.
Callahan misses with an uppercut. Shipman saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Shipman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan throws a looping overhand right but Shipman ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Shipman misses.
Callahan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shipman's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shipman duly obliges.
A solid body kick from Callahan.
Shipman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Callahan was well out of range. Poor timing from Shipman.
Callahan keeps Shipman at a distance using the push kick.
Shipman moves away from the strike by Callahan.
Shipman throws a body shot but no joy.
Callahan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shipman defends it well.
Shipman throws a right hand that Callahan ducks under and follows up with a left that Callahan also avoids with ease.
Callahan ducks under a wild hook from Shipman.
Callahan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Callahan misses with a low kick.
Shipman is looking to wear down Callahan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shipman drops his hands momentarily and Callahan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Callahan jabs Shipman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shipman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shipman has time to react.
Callahan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Callahan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Callahan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Callahan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shipman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shipman tries to bum rush Callahan with a series of wild strikes but Callahan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Callahan throws a big counter head kick but Shipman avoids it with no problem.
Shipman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shipman 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 Callahan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Callahan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Callahan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shipman with a body shot.
Shipman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callahan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shipman walks into a stiff left hand from Callahan.
Callahan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shipman is looking to clinch.
Shipman throws a hook but Callahan blocks it.
Callahan misses with an uppercut.
Callahan scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Callahan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shipman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Callahan. That did some damage!
Callahan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shipman manages to avoid it.
Callahan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shipman throws a shot from downtown. Callahan moves away and avoids it.
Callahan with the counter takedown but Shipman avoids it easily.
Shipman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Callahan.
Decent striking displayed by Callahan there.
Shipman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Callahan. That did some damage!
Shipman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Callahan. Callahan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Callahan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Callahan.
Callahan blocks a head kick by Shipman.
Shipman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Callahan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Callahan scores with a jab to 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!
Shipman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Callahan.
Callahan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Callahan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Callahan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shipman throws a lazy body kick
and Shipman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Callahan lunges at Shipman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shipman's hand.
Shipman just misses with a punch to the body.
Shipman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Callahan counters with a straight right hand.
Callahan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Callahan misses with a body shot.
Callahan blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Callahan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Callahan.
Callahan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shipman avoids the head kick by Callahan.
Shipman swings for the body but Callahan moves out of range.
Callahan scoring well with a low kick there.
Callahan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Callahan, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shipman shoots in looking for a takedown but Callahan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shipman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harold Shipman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Callahan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shipman misses with a straight left.
A bone on bone clash there as Shipman blocks the leg kick.
Callahan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shipman moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Shipman. Those never looked like landing.
Shipman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Callahan scores with a hook to the body. Shipman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Callahan moves out of range of the leg kick from Shipman.
Shipman misses with a body shot.
Callahan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shipman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Callahan moves away.
Callahan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shipman takes a swing at Callahan's ribcage but misses.
Shipman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Callahan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callahan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Callahan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Callahan lands with an overhand left.
Shipman throws a jab but it's blocked by Callahan.
Shipman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shipman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Callahan sprawls and moves away.
Shipman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Callahan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shipman scores with a body shot.
Callahan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Callahan.
Callahan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shipman.
Callahan tries to land a front kick but Shipman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Callahan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Callahan ducks under a wild hook from Shipman.
Shipman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Callahan throws a head kick but Shipman moves out of range.
Shipman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Callahan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shipman with a body shot.
Callahan throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callahan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Callahan swings for the body but Shipman moves out of range.
Shipman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Callahan scores with a nice right hand.
Shipman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shipman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Callahan blocks a jab.
Shipman cracks Callahan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Callahan leaves Shipman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Callahan scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Callahan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Callahan scores with a decent looking hook.
Shipman catches Callahan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shipman scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Callahan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Callahan 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Callahan!
After winning the bout, Harry Callahan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov has chosen Iron Maiden - The Wicker Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class 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
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Balkan.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Balkan.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Balkan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Balkan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balkan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Balkan there.
Balkan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kersikov takes a swing at Balkan's ribcage but misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Balkan shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkan digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Balkan lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balkan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balkan loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov with the counter takedown but Balkan avoids it easily.
Jami Balkan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Balkan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice leg kick.
Balkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kersikov lands a right hook to the body.
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Balkan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balkan's sensitive parts.
Kersikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Balkan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balkan throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Balkan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Balkan misses.
Kersikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Balkan's calf.
Balkan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Balkan avoids it.
Some bone on bone action there as Balkan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Balkan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balkan throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Balkan.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Balkan checks it.
Balkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Balkan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Balkan.
Jab from Balkan.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Balkan motions for Kersikov to come forward. Balkan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Kersikov tries to counter it with a takedown but Balkan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balkan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Balkan tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balkan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Balkan tenderised Kersikov's leg. Kersikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Balkan avoids it.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Balkan scoring well with a low kick there.
Balkan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Balkan throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Kersikov trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Balkan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kersikov, into his guard.
Balkan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Balkan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Balkan is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kersikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Balkan.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Balkan scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Balkan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jami Balkan has been cut.
Kersikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan lands with a shot to the body.
Kersikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Balkan misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Balkan moved out of range.
Balkan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balkan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Balkan swings widly with a right hand
so Kersikov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kersikov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balkan's head.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Balkan blocks nicely.
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Balkan's guard.
Kersikov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Balkan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Balkan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersikov working over Balkan with some ground and pound. Balkan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov thows a huge punch but Balkan dodges it nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Balkan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Jami Balkan is winning the standup battle so far.
Balkan is looking to slow Kersikov down with leg kicks.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Balkan jumps back.
Kersikov misses with a straight left.
Balkan's corner calls for a 1-2. Balkan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Balkan throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Balkan swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balkan defends it well.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Balkan lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Balkan.
Balkan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kersikov stuns Balkan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balkan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Balkan misses with a kick to the body.
Balkan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kersikov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Balkan misses with a hook.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkan.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Kersikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Balkan misses with a straight right.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Balkan's front leg but catches the back leg as Balkan tries to avoid it.
Balkan checks a leg kick nicely.
Balkan misses with a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws the kick towards the body but Balkan avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Balkan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Balkan's leg. Balkan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balkan tests Kersikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balkan misses with a looping right.
Kersikov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Balkan defends it well.
Balkan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Balkan.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balkan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Balkan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkan looks to land a combination but Kersikov avoids it well.
Balkan lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balkan thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Balkan misses with a kick to the body.
Balkan misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov lands a really nice looking cross but Balkan seems unphased.
Balkan lands with a straight right. Kersikov didn't see that one coming.
Balkan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Balkan is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balkan.
Balkan misses with a looping right.
Kersikov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Kersikov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Balkan throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Balkan throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
As Kersikov backs away, Balkan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Balkan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kersikov throws a hook but Balkan blocks it.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov dodges the punch combination from Balkan.
Jami Balkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan connects with a right hand. Kersikov shakes it off.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Balkan.
Kersikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balkan throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Balkan throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Balkan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Balkan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kersikov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Balkan is out of range.
Kersikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kersikov there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jami Balkan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
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.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Balkan.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.
Balkan looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Balkan tries to land a body kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roman Kersikov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kersikov in particular looking to stall.
Kersikov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is looking for a kimura here.
Balkan is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balkan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kersikov darts in looking for a takedown but Balkan gets double underhooks and turns Kersikov into the cage.
Balkan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kersikov. Kersikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Balkan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Balkan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Balkan lands a head kick!
Balkan staying out of range there.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Balkan saw that one coming.
Kersikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Kersikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Balkan.
Balkan misses with a hook. Kersikov ducked under it nicely.
Balkan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan feints and then cracks Kersikov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kersikov down.
Balkan tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Balkan.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Balkan counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Balkan misses.
Balkan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Balkan. That did some damage!
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kersikov swings for the body but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Balkan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balkan delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Balkan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Kersikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balkan scores with a nice strike.
Balkan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Balkan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Balkan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kersikov's hands.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jami Balkan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jami Balkan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Balkan moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Balkan misses its target.
Balkan stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov misses with a body punch
and Balkan counters with a nice uppercut.
Balkan blocks the body kick.
Balkan dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
Balkan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Balkan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Kersikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Balkan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Balkan misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to land a body kick
and Balkan counters with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Balkan moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kersikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Balkan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov needs to keep his hands up - Balkan had a free shot at his head there.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Balkan checks a low kick from Kersikov.
Balkan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Balkan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kersikov. That did some damage!
Kersikov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Balkan's head.
Roman Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balkan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balkan with a jab.
Balkan lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Balkan. Beautiful body shot.
Balkan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balkan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kersikov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kersikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Balkan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Balkan scores with a four punch combination!
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Balkan's shoulder, as Balkan tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balkan.
Balkan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Balkan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balkan blocks the body kick.
It appears Balkan was looking to counter with a kick there.
Balkan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balkan connects with a body shot.
Balkan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkan.
A jab from Balkan does it's job there.
Balkan misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Balkan. That's going to slow Kersikov down.
Balkan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kersikov under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Balkan.
Balkan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balkan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kersikov is able to avoid easily.
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Balkan throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Balkan looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Balkan misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kersikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jami Balkan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Balkan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jami Balkan!
Jami Balkan retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Jami Balkan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Judd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azusa Moribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I take it up the ass - by lil wayne. The crowd seem to be enjoying Moribe's choice of entrance music: Krayzie Bone - Drama. 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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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eugene Judd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Azusa Moribe!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Moribe is trying to improve his position.
Moribe is not content to let Judd control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moribe stops Judd from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moribe keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe wants to control but Judd postures up.
Moribe gets back to half guard.
Moribe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Judd.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Judd connects with a nice short shot to Moribe's temple.
Judd is looking to advance position but Moribe won't allow it.
Judd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moribe defending well though.
Moribe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Judd working Moribe over with strikes.
Judd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Judd prevents Moribe from improving his position.
Judd trying to control from Moribe's half guard. Moribe has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Judd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moribe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Judd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Judd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moribe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Azusa Moribe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moribe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judd scoring well with a low kick there.
Judd moves away from the strike by Moribe.
A shot to the body from Moribe misses
and Judd counters with a leg kick.
Moribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moribe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moribe avoids the head kick by Judd.
No joy there for Moribe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moribe throws a chopping leg kick but Judd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moribe tries a low kick but Judd avoids it.
Judd shoots for a double leg takedown but Moribe sprawls well. He's pushed Judd's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moribe throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moribe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moribe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judd.
It looked like Judd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moribe.
Judd throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Judd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Judd tenderised Moribe's leg. Moribe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moribe throws a solid leg kick but Judd takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Moribe.
Moribe tries to land a front kick but Judd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moribe tries a head kick but it misses.
Judd throws a wild body kick that Moribe sees coming a mile off.
Azusa Moribe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moribe throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Judd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That kick from Moribe tenderised Judd's leg. Judd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Judd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moribe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moribe throws a body punch but Judd moves out of range.
Moribe scores with a sloppy right hand. Judd should have avoided that one.
Moribe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judd lands a leg kick that knocks Moribe off balance momentarily.
Judd is looking to chop away at Moribe's legs.
Moribe thumps Judd with a low kick.
Judd throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd scores with a jab to the body.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Judd moves away.
Moribe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Judd rather than just go for the knockout.
Moribe throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moribe misses with a body kick.
Judd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moribe sprawls and moves away.
Judd scores with a leg kick.
Judd is looking to land body kicks.
Moribe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd throws a body punch but Moribe moves out of range.
Moribe throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moribe sprawls and moves away.
Judd shoots in looking for a takedown. Moribe tries to sprawl out of it but Judd keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moribe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moribe. That did some damage!
Judd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Judd gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Moribe.
Judd stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judd manages to avoid it.
Judd ducks under a wild hook from Moribe.
That kick from Moribe tenderised Judd's leg. Judd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moribe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moribe throws a leg kick
and Judd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Judd misses with a body punch
and Moribe counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moribe takes a shot to the head.
Judd is trying to break the clinch but Moribe is controlling him.
Judd lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moribe misses with a body punch.
Judd lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judd.
Moribe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Judd.
Judd throws a punch but it's blocked by Moribe.
Judd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moribe prevents a body shot from Judd.
Judd digs a right hand underneath Moribe's ribcage. Moribe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Judd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moribe has a couple of punches blocked by Judd.
Moribe gets through Judd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moribe tries to work over Judd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moribe tries to work over Judd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Judd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moribe scores with a shoulder strike.
Judd tries to work over Moribe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moribe lands with a left to the head.
Judd has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moribe after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judd.
Moribe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Judd.
Moribe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Judd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moribe lands an uppercut.
Judd lands a shoulder strike.
Judd throws a head punch that misses.
Moribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Judd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moribe throws a head punch that misses.
Judd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moribe has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Judd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moribe struggles to land a body shot inside as Judd controls his hands.
Judd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Judd.
Moribe swings wildly with an uppercut but Judd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judd throws a punch but it's blocked by Moribe.
Judd scores with a hook to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moribe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Judd blocks an uppercut.
Judd breaks from the clinch.
Moribe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judd's head backwards.
Moribe tried to score with a low kick but Judd checks it.
Moribe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moribe lands a jab to the head.
Moribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Judd throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Azusa Moribe 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.
Judd just misses with a punch to the body.
Judd loads up on a big right hand but Moribe slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Moribe misses.
Judd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moribe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Judd manages to avoid it.
Moribe lands a nice shot to the body.
Judd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moribe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Moribe lunges at Judd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judd's hand.
Moribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judd throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd lands with an uppercut that bounces Moribe off the cage and back into range.
Judd throws a big shot that misses.
Judd connects with the punch.
Moribe misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Judd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe takes a swing at Judd's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Judd misses its intended target.
Azusa Moribe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moribe. That's going to slow Judd down.
Judd misses with a body shot.
Moribe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moribe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Judd slips under a jab.
Judd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moribe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moribe throws a front kick that sends Judd stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Moribe coming out on top.
Moribe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Judd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moribe has time to react.
Judd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judd lands with a cross.
Judd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick by Moribe misses
and Judd counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moribe!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Moribe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moribe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Judd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Judd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moribe keeps working.
Moribe prevents Judd from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe is looking to regain half guard here but Judd keeps moving and retains side control.
Judd content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Judd throws an elbow but Moribe slips to the side and avoids it well.
Judd looks up at the clock and then as Moribe takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Judd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Moribe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Moribe parries the strikes from Judd easily there. Judd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Moribe to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Judd.
Sloppy strikes there by Judd.
Judd scoring with punches and elbows.
Judd tries to advance position but instead Moribe slips a leg back in to half guard.
Moribe wants to get back to full guard.
Eugene Judd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Judd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moribe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moribe tries to roll over but Judd keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Judd clearly takes that round.
That's time! Judd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Judd throws a leg kick but Moribe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Judd checks a low kick from Moribe.
A left lands for Moribe.
Moribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Moribe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Judd counters with a single leg into guard. Moribe didn't expect that.
Judd wants to control from the top but Moribe keeps moving.
Judd is working Moribe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Judd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd distracts Moribe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Judd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moribe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judd wants to control from the top but Moribe keeps moving.
Judd preventing the sweep.
Moribe being controlled here, momentarily.
Moribe keeping full guard, as Judd tries to pass.
Moribe keeping moving, preventing Judd from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Judd misses with a hook. Moribe ducked under it nicely.
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.
Moribe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Judd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Moribe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Judd takes a swing at Moribe's ribcage but misses.
Judd lands a jab to Moribe's midsection.
Moribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Moribe misses with a leg kick.
Moribe thumps Judd with a low kick.
A big left from Judd misses.
Moribe scores with a spinning back kick!
Judd misses with a leg kick
and Moribe counters with a thumping low kick.
Judd checks a low kick from Moribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moribe tries to land a leg kick but Judd saw it coming and moves away.
Judd misses with a looping right.
Moribe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Judd throws a big shot that misses.
Moribe scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Moribe misses the target.
It looks like Judd has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Judd takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Judd misses with a body shot.
Moribe lunges at Judd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Judd's hand.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Moribe misses with an uppercut. Judd saw that one coming.
Judd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moribe manages to avoid it.
Judd slips a jab from Moribe.
Nice shot lands for Moribe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Judd.
Judd avoids the body shot from Moribe.
Judd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moribe moves away.
Moribe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moribe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moribe looks to score with a jab to the body but Judd is just out of range.
Moribe tries to clinch up.
Judd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Judd misses its intended target.
Moribe throws a jab but it's blocked by Judd.
Moribe thumps Judd with a low kick.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Moribe misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Azusa Moribe 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!
Moribe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Judd.
Moribe is trying to counter with his kicks.
Moribe misses the shot to the body.
Moribe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judd is out of range.
Moribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Moribe misses with a low kick.
Judd is looking to counter with a body kick.
Judd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Moribe. That did some damage!
Moribe looks to land a body kick but Judd moved away.
Judd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Judd misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Judd slips a jab from Moribe.
Moribe lands with a nice body punch.
Moribe lands a nice shot that snaps Judd's head back.
Moribe cracks Judd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moribe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Judd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moribe under the eye.
Judd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Judd misses with a low kick.
Moribe feints and then cracks Judd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Judd down.
Moribe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judd on the side of the head.
Judd avoids the body shot from Moribe.
Moribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moribe scores with the left hand. Judd knows he should have avoided that one.
Judd throws out a powerful jab.
Moribe lands an overhand right.
Moribe throws a body shot but no joy.
Judd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judd connects with a body shot.
Judd throws a shot from downtown. Moribe moves away and avoids it.
Judd throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moribe avoids the body shot from Judd.
Moribe cracks the inside of Judd's front leg.
Moribe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Moribe misses.
Moribe throws a leg kick but Judd checks it.
Judd takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moribe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Judd.
Judd lands a right hook to the body.
Judd cracks Moribe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Judd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moribe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judd misses with a body kick.
Moribe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moribe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Judd. That did some damage!
Judd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moribe was well out of range. Poor timing from Judd.
Judd looks to land a body kick but Moribe moved away.
Moribe thuds a left hand into Judd's body.
Judd connects with an inside leg kick.
Judd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moribe wants to counter with a clinch but Judd pushes him away.
Judd connects with a body shot.
Moribe is looking to land body kicks.
Judd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Judd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Judd showed some decent athleticism there.
Judd has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moribe tries to roll over but Judd keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judd wants to take a breather but Moribe is having none of it.
Judd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Judd is stalling here. Moribe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Judd seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Moribe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Moribe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Judd wants to control but Moribe postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Azusa Moribe.
I think Moribe has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 49:48
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Eugene Judd retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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