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Destiny Tuesday 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Juan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Deegan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deegan has chosen Land of Confusion as his entrance music. 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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Juan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cory Deegan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juan lunges at Deegan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Deegan's hand.
Deegan throws a leg kick
and Juan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Juan.
Juan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deegan throws a right hand that misses
and Juan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deegan with a nice cross.
Juan moves away from the strike by Deegan.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Juan - that will leave a mark!
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deegan shoots in looking for a takedown. Juan tries to sprawl out of it but Deegan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Juan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juan scores with a takedown into Deegan's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juan won't allow Deegan to get back to his feet.
Juan wants to control from the top but Deegan keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juan passes into half guard.
Deegan tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deegan!
Deegan is squirming around, avoiding Juan's attempts to control the action.
Juan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juan throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Juan looking to control but Deegan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Deegan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Deegan tries to buck Juan off but he can't manage it.
Deegan can't escape the position.
Juan fails to move to back control.
Juan moves to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juan gets his way!
Deegan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Juan is persistently looking for the submission but Deegan is defending it well.
Deegan trying to get back to his feet but Juan is in full control for now.
Deegan trying to control the hands but Juan breaks the grip.
Even with his hooks in, Juan manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Deegan tries to escape but Juan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Deegan is trying to stand back up.
Juan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Deegan is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Juan off. It looks like it's working - Juan slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Deegan displaying calm under pressure there.
Deegan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Juan on the side of the head.
Juan misses the shot to the body.
Deegan avoids the body shot from Juan.
Deegan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deegan throws a looping overhand right but Juan ducks down to avoid it.
Deegan stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan misses with a low kick.
Deegan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Juan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juan with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juan takes the fight into the clinch.
Deegan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deegan lands a hook that snaps the head of Juan backwards.
Deegan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Deegan looking to throw knees to the head but Juan is blocking nicely.
Deegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deegan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Juan is defending well.
Deegan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juan backwards.
Deegan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Deegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Deegan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juan backwards.
Juan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deegan throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Juan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Juan misses with an uppercut. Deegan saw that one coming.
Juan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Deegan!
Juan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deegan can do to turn this around?
Deegan tries to bench press Juan off him but Juan keeps the position.
Juan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Deegan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Juan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan wants to get back to his feet.
Deegan is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juan wants to control but Deegan is keeping him busy.
Deegan tries to improve position but can't.
Juan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Juan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Deegan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Deegan tries to escape but Juan is in control.
Juan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Deegan!
Juan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Deegan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Deegan is looking to improve his position but Juan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deegan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Juan fails to move to back control.
Deegan bucks Juan off and manages to get back to his feet!
Juan misses with a looping left.
Juan swats away the attempt to clinch by Deegan.
Deegan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deegan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Juan. Juan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Juan throws a wild body kick that Deegan sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deegan lands a jab.
Juan is rocked!
Juan throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deegan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juan misses with a knee strike.
Deegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Juan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deegan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Deegan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deegan moves into the clinch.
Deegan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Juan looking for a takedown.
Juan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Juan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Juan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juan working Deegan over with knees to the body.
Deegan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Juan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deegan prevents a body shot from Juan.
Deegan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deegan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Juan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Deegan is breathing heavily.
Juan forces Deegan back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deegan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Juan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Juan struggles to land a body shot inside as Deegan controls his hands.
Deegan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Deegan prevents Juan from improving his position.
Juan keeping control of the position.
Juan moves into full guard.
Deegan wants to control from the top but Juan keeps moving.
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 Sean Juan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Deegan.
Juan is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Deegan moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory Deegan!
Cory Deegan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Zol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xinhai has chosen Loco as his entrance music. Jay Zol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yang Xinhai'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
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Zol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zol changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xinhai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zol trying to control the position but Xinhai is working away.
Xinhai tries to buck Zol off but Zol is having none of it.
Zol staying calm.
Xinhai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zol is looking to take a break and control but Xinhai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zol taking a break here but Xinhai is having none of it and regains half guard.
Xinhai wants to improve his position but Zol is controlling well.
Xinhai keeps trying to improve his position.
Zol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xinhai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zol wants to take a breather but Xinhai is having none of it.
Xinhai tries to get to full guard but Zol has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zol is pressing down on Xinhai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xinhai is holding on for now.
Zol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xinhai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zol trying to mount his opponent but Xinhai defends it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zol dives in and grabs Xinhai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xinhai pushes down on Zol's head and hops out.
Xinhai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Xinhai. Zol shrugs it off though.
Zol tries for a takedown but Xinhai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xinhai!
Xinhai is looking for a sweep.
Zol wants to control but Xinhai is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Xinhai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Zol looking to control but instead Xinhai has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zol in particular looking to stall.
Zol is looking to advance position but Xinhai won't allow it.
Xinhai is staying active underneath Zol, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xinhai tries to get to full guard but Zol has control of the leg.
Zol is trying to control the action in half guard but Xinhai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zol controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xinhai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Zol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xinhai throws a leg kick but Zol moved away.
Xinhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zol darts in looking for a takedown but Xinhai gets double underhooks and turns Zol into the cage.
Zol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xinhai throws out the jab.
Zol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zol looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xinhai!
Xinhai is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Zol stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Zol dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zol checks a leg kick.
Xinhai tries to sprawl but Zol drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zol trying to control the pace.
Zol is looking to stall here but Xinhai recovers full guard.
Xinhai wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Zol from controlling successfully.
Xinhai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zol's guard.
Zol keeping moving, preventing Xinhai from controlling successfully.
Zol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xinhai can do to turn this around?
Zol is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Xinhai presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Xinhai wants to take the fight to the mat but Zol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Xinhai gets through Zol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zol has Xinhai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xinhai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zol has picked Xinhai up - he's going for a ride! Zol dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zol tries to pass the half guard into mount. Xinhai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xinhai is not content to let Zol control the position.
Xinhai has one foot on Zol's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xinhai throws a head kick that misses.
Zol shoots and misses
and Xinhai counters with a two punch combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Zol blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zol is defended easily by Xinhai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Zol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xinhai is looking to score with low kicks.
Zol fails with a takedown attempt.
Jay Zol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xinhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whack! Xinhai lands a heavy head kick that drops Zol. The ref tackles Xinhai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Zol was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yang Xinhai!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yang Xinhai thanked Worldwide Nutrition (160q) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramin Laulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ramin Laulu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been told by Smith 's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A lazy left from Laulu finds it's target.
Laulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith slips a jab from Laulu.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Laulu 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.
Laulu tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Laulu misses the jab.
Smith moves away from the strike by Laulu.
Nice defenses there by Smith .
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Laulu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Laulu throws a hook to the side of Smith 's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Laulu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laulu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laulu is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Laulu circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laulu.
Laulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Stan Smith has been cut.
Laulu tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Laulu wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Laulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laulu.
Laulu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laulu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Laulu closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Laulu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laulu throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Laulu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith slips a jab from Laulu.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laulu.
Laulu has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laulu breaks the clinch.
Laulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Laulu.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Laulu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramin Laulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laulu's head.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Laulu.
Laulu looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Laulu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Laulu counters with a straight right hand.
Laulu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Laulu ducks under a wild hook from Smith .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Laulu misses the target.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Laulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Good exchange - Laulu coming out on top.
Laulu gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Laulu manages to retain guard.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laulu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laulu keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Laulu for as long as he can get away with.
Laulu can't keep his opponent in guard - Smith advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramin Laulu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Stan Smith 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Laulu lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Smith misses.
Laulu tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith dives in and grabs Laulu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Laulu pushes down on Smith 's head and hops out.
Laulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith .
Laulu thuds his right hand into Smith 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Laulu's ribs.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Ramin Laulu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Laulu throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laulu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laulu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Laulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laulu 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.
Smith was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith blocks a head kick by Laulu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Laulu scores with a leg kick.
Laulu misses with a low kick.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laulu.
Laulu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laulu throws a hook to the side of Smith 's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That kick from Laulu tenderised Smith 's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith throws a hook to the side of Laulu's head but Laulu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laulu takes a swing at Smith 's ribcage but misses.
Laulu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Laulu is out of range.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laulu.
A little jabbing left from Laulu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Laulu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Laulu should have avoided that one.
Laulu cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Laulu blocks a jab.
Smith cracks Laulu with an open hand slap.
The fighters circling - Laulu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laulu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith .
Laulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laulu scores with a nice head shot.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Laulu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Laulu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramin Laulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laulu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Laulu.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith .
Laulu throws a big shot that misses.
Smith throws the left hand but Laulu avoids the punch easily.
Laulu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Laulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Laulu but Laulu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Smith . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laulu throws a hook to the side of Smith 's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Laulu scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laulu jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Laulu breaks away and moves out of range.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laulu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stan Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laulu stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laulu swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Laulu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramin Laulu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stan Smith 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Laulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith 's calf.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Laulu closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries a body shot but Laulu blocks it.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Laulu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laulu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith 's calf.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laulu throws an overhand right that lands on Smith 's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Laulu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laulu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laulu connects with the punch.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Laulu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Laulu.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith checks a low kick from Laulu.
Laulu throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Laulu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laulu throws out the jab.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Laulu's head back.
Laulu looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Laulu breaks away and moves out of range.
Laulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laulu dodges the punch combination from Smith .
Laulu throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laulu wants to land a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Laulu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a hook but Laulu blocks it.
Laulu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith .
Laulu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith .
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laulu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith thuds a left hand into Laulu's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laulu closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Laulu manages to break the clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Laulu's guard.
Stan Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laulu is keeping the position for now.
Laulu looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laulu is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Laulu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Laulu looking to control.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Laulu blocks nicely.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Laulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laulu wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Laulu wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laulu.
Laulu digs a good hook to Smith 's body.
Laulu cracks a nice hook into Smith 's ribs.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Laulu lands a jab to Smith 's midsection.
Laulu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith .
Smith drives through with a takedown into Laulu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laulu trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramin Laulu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laulu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramin Laulu!
A relieved looking Ramin Laulu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Krejzi Kure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kure's entrance music is BIG SHUG - who's hard. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Oliver's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman-Metallica. Ray Oliver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
150 lbs
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36
153 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krejzi Kure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ray Oliver!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kure throws a hook to the side of Oliver's head but Oliver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kure goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oliver misses with a takedown attempt - Kure sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliver fails with the takedown.
Oliver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kure.
Kure throws a series of punches but Oliver moves out of range.
Oliver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kure to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kure trying to control but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Kure might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Kure's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kure is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliver wants to sweep here but Kure controlling him for the moment.
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.
Kure with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kure won't allow Oliver to sweep him here.
Kure throwing strikes but missing.
Kure trying to control but Oliver is working from the bottom.
Kure lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kure keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliver's head.
Kure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kure is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kure throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliver looking for a guillotine here but Kure defends easily.
Kure stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kure is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliver has wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kure thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliver shoots for a takedown but Kure saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Krejzi Kure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Oliver.
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.
Oliver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliver fails with the takedown
and Oliver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kure fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliver avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliver shoots in but Kure avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kure misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kure throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kure misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kure stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kure wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oliver closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kure quickly recovers to half guard.
Kure trying to control but Oliver postures up.
Kure has his hands clasped together around Oliver's back. He's all about the action.
Kure is looking to control Oliver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kure avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver prevents Kure from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure is trying to stand back up but Oliver is controlling him
Kure wants to get back to full guard.
Oliver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kure manages to get to full guard.
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.
Oliver slips nicely into half guard.
Ray Oliver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oliver is trying to work for a kimura but Kure is defending well.
Oliver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kure knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver is thwarting Kure's attempts to control the position.
Oliver is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kure gets full guard.
Kure is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliver can do to turn this around?
Oliver tries to free his leg and advance position but Kure is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four 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.
Kure's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kure duly obliges.
Kure scores with a one two! Oliver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oliver dives in and grabs Kure's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kure pushes down on Oliver's head and hops out.
Nice cross by Kure.
Kure connects with a body shot that sends Oliver's belly button to the back.
Kure misses with an uppercut.
Krejzi Kure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kure stuffs the takedown.
Krejzi Kure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Oliver.
Kure scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oliver tries for a takedown but Kure sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kure scores with a punch to the head.
Oliver goes for a double leg but Kure avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kure continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Kure tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kure but Kure pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krejzi Kure dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kure swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kure sizes up Oliver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kure stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliver. Oliver gets slowly back to his feet.
Kure connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliver has his takedown stuffed
and Kure cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kure fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kure defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliver.
Krejzi Kure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Oliver.
Oliver tries for a takedown but Kure circles away easily
and Kure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kure stuns Oliver with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kure throws a nice looking combination but Oliver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kure tries to work over Oliver's front leg with a kick but Oliver checks it.
Kure wants to land a leg kick but Oliver is out of range.
Oliver with the counter takedown but Kure avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Kure lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliver doesn't seem phased though.
Kure throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kure tries to bum rush Oliver with a series of wild strikes but Oliver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kure stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kure wants it to stay on the feet.
Kure with a jab.
Kure throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliver counters with a single leg into guard. Kure didn't expect that.
Oliver is looking to pass into half guard but Kure pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kure is in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kure working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliver's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliver preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kure postures up and lands a big shot to Oliver's brow.
Oliver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kure doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kure manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kure trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oliver's guard.
Kure postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kure controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kure loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kure content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver working for submissions but it's allowed Kure to get to half guard.
Kure moves into full mount! Oliver won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Oliver that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Krejzi Kure is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kure controlling the position easily from mount.
Kure wants to control the pace but Oliver is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kure controlling the pace for now.
Oliver taking shots to the head.
Kure controlling the position easily from mount.
Kure trying to control but Oliver is having none of it.
Oliver has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kure controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krejzi Kure showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kure 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krejzi Kure!
A very excited looking Krejzi Kure made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between To Hak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Festivius Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fisher has chosen Dillon Francis feat DJ Snake - Get Low as his entrance music. To Hak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Festivius Fisher's chin.
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29
185 lbs
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33
179 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, To Hak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Festivius Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fisher moves out of range of the leg kick from Hak.
Fisher steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hak.
Hak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fisher throws a right and a left that Hak avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Hak.
Hak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Festivius Fisher has been cut.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Fisher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hak throws out the jab.
Fisher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hak throws a head kick but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher is looking for the big counter here.
Fisher takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fisher checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fisher decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to stand up but Hak is controlling the position.
Fisher decides to stand up.
Hak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fisher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hak half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hak takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hak throws a chopping leg kick but Fisher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Despite the aggression on Fisher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hak misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hak lands an overhand right.
Fisher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fisher.
Fisher looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Hak.
Hak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fisher gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher throws an elbow that misses.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Hak.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fisher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hak's brow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hak.
Fisher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fisher as Hak tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hak takes an elbow to the temple.
Fisher fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisher misses with an elbow strike.
Fisher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hak blocks it with crossed arms.
Fisher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fisher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisher is defending well for now.
Fisher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hak.
Hak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisher misses with a knee strike.
Hak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisher misses with an elbow strike.
Fisher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hak lands a hook that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Hak pushes Fisher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hak blocks an elbow strike.
Fisher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hak's defenses.
Hak trying to control the position but instead, Fisher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hak into the cage.
Hak throws a head punch that misses.
Hak slows down the pace here.
Hak blocks an elbow strike from Fisher.
Fisher wants to stall.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Hak.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fisher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hak's brow.
Hak works on Fisher's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that To Hak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Festivius Fisher's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fisher moves out of range of the body kick.
Fisher moves out of range of the leg kick from Hak.
Hak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Hak backs off Fisher throws a huge counter combo but Hak manages to avoid it all.
Hak throws a leg kick that misses.
Hak tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fisher throws a counter combo.
Fisher avoids the head kick by Hak.
Hak lands with a kick to the temple. Fisher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fisher has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hak lands a head kick!
Hak tries to clinch there but Fisher circles away.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Hak moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hak lands a leg kick that knocks Fisher off balance momentarily.
Hak lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Fisher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Hak moves out of range easily.
It appears Hak was looking to counter with a kick there.
Festivius Fisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hak is looking to land body kicks.
Hak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hak connects with a single shot there.
Fisher blocks a low kick nicely.
Fisher unleashes a big counter combination but Hak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Fisher blocks the leg kick.
Hak throws a body punch but Fisher moves out of range.
Fisher is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher checks a low kick from Hak.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fisher has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fisher and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
To Hak is winning the standup battle so far.
Hak throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fisher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fisher is looking to clinch.
Hak thumps Fisher with a low kick.
Fisher misses with a head kick.
Hak fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fisher just manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Hak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hak scores with a leg kick.
Hak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hak throws a hook but Fisher avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
To Hak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hak stalls.
Hak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fisher can do to turn this around?
Fisher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Hak.
Fisher misses with an elbow over the top.
Festivius Fisher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hak blocks an elbow strike.
Hak blocks the elbow strike.
Hak breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hak instigates a clinch.
Hak managing to block the knees to the body from Fisher.
Fisher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hak takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hak lands a left hand.
Fisher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisher throws an elbow but it misses.
Fisher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisher creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hak misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher fails to pull guard.
Hak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hak feints and then cracks Fisher's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fisher down.
Hak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hak throws a leg kick but Fisher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fisher is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A leg kick checked by Fisher.
Fisher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hak looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hak backs off Fisher throws a huge counter combo but Hak manages to avoid it all.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
To Hak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Festivius Fisher's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Hak is predictable there
and Fisher counters with a series of strikes. Hak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hak cracks Fisher with an open hand slap.
Hak misses with a hook.
Fisher unleashes a big counter combination but Hak bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hak misses with a body kick.
Fisher throws a counter combo.
Fisher checks a leg kick.
Fisher changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hak uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fisher has time to react.
Fisher walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Fisher blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fisher's head.
A leg kick checked by Fisher.
To Hak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hak scores with a jab. Fisher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hak throws the kick towards the body but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fisher throws a counter combo.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but Hak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Fisher.
Fisher moves out of range of the body kick.
As Hak backs off Fisher throws a huge counter combo but Hak manages to avoid it all.
Fisher throws a sloppy head kick and Hak moves out of range easily.
Fisher checks a low kick from Hak.
As Hak backs off Fisher throws a huge counter combo but Hak manages to avoid it all.
Hak misses with a body kick.
As Hak backs off Fisher throws a huge counter combo but Hak manages to avoid it all.
Fisher moves out of range as Hak strikes.
Hak thumps Fisher with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hak throws a leg kick but Fisher sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fisher clinches up with Hak and pushes him back against the cage.
Fisher misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hak.
Hak lands a nice shot to the body.
Hak dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
Fisher throws an elbow that misses.
Hak dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
Hak lands with a light punch inside.
Hak prevents the takedown attempt.
Fisher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hak just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Hak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Hak holds him up against the cage and eventually Fisher drops back down to his feet.
To Hak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Festivius Fisher.
Fisher managing to block the knees to the body from Hak.
Hak blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisher blocks a body shot from Hak.
Fisher misses with a knee to the head.
Hak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fisher backwards.
Fisher misses with an elbow over the top.
Fisher misses with an elbow over the top.
Hak blocks an elbow strike.
Fisher misses with an elbow over the top.
Hak gets through Fisher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Hak on the inside.
Hak takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hak.
Fisher is rocked!
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Hak.
A head punch on the inside from Hak fails to land.
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!
Hak misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fisher misses with an elbow over the top.
To Hak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hak's efforts to push away.
Hak takes an elbow to the temple.
Fisher tries to pull guard but Hak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fisher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fisher blocking some punches.
Hak blocks an elbow strike from Fisher.
Fisher lands an elbow just above Hak 's eye.
Hak manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Fisher as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hak.
Hak avoids the head kick by Fisher.
Festivius Fisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hak lands a head kick. Fisher smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that's the end of the fight!
To Hak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hak, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... To Hak!
A victorious To Hak 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Nasimentu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bourne comes to the cage accompanied by Bawitdaba. Nasimentu has chosen ТIК - Бiлi Троянk as his entrance music. John Bourne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Bourne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Valentin Nasimentu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nasimentu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bourne thinking.
Bourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nasimentu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourne.
Bourne misses with a jab to the body
and Nasimentu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like John Bourne has been cut.
Nasimentu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bourne is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nasimentu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bourne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bourne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nasimentu. That did some damage!
Bourne moves out of range as Nasimentu strikes.
A big left from Nasimentu misses.
It looked like Bourne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasimentu throws a right hand that Bourne ducks under and follows up with a left that Bourne also avoids with ease.
Nasimentu lands a left and a right that sends Bourne crashing to the canvas! Nasimentu dives into mount looking to finish!
Bourne is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasimentu looking to isolate an arm here. Bourne doesn't see it coming and as Nasimentu extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Nasimentu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentin Nasimentu!
Valentin Nasimentu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Odin Tualasamony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazumi Okamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odin Tualasamony has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Odin Tualasamony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazumi Okamura!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tualasamony staying out of range there.
Tualasamony rushes Okamura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tualasamony taking a breather.
Tualasamony lands a good knee to the midsection. Okamura won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Tualasamony.
Okamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Okamura tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okamura is defending well for now.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okamura throws an elbow but misses.
Okamura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tualasamony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tualasamony avoids a wild elbow strike from Okamura.
Okamura misses with an elbow over the top.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
Okamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okamura throws an elbow but misses.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okamura avoids it.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Okamura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tualasamony seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okamura can turn it around.
Tualasamony managing to block the knees to the body from Okamura.
Tualasamony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Tualasamony to work.
Tualasamony leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okamura avoids it.
Tualasamony tries to stall but Okamura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Okamura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tualasamony's face.
Tualasamony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tualasamony pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tualasamony blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamura throws an elbow but it misses.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okamura is defending well for now.
Tualasamony throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Okamura blocks it with crossed arms.
Okamura managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tualasamony with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tualasamony takes a knee right on the jaw!
Tualasamony scores a nice knee 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!
Okamura misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Okamura.
Okamura lands an elbow that stopped Tualasamony in his tracks for a moment.
Okamura with a knee to the head.
Tualasamony is rocked!
Okamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oh Tualasamony is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okamura managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony seems to have got his legs back now.
Okamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tualasamony landing knees to the body.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Okamura obliges.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Okamura unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
Tualasamony lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Okamura misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okamura is defending well for now.
Okamura landing knees to the body.
Tualasamony tries to stall but Okamura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tualasamony blocks an elbow strike.
Okamura unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tualasamony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okamura avoids it.
Tualasamony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony avoiding damage as Okamura throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony landing knees to the body.
Okamura lands an elbow inside.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okamura putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tualasamony in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Okamura trying to land knees to the body.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
Tualasamony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Okamura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Okamura managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazumi Okamura will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tualasamony ducks under a wild hook from Okamura.
Tualasamony gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okamura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Okamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okamura.
Tualasamony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Okamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tualasamony is defending well for now.
Okamura landing knees to the head.
Tualasamony avoids a wild elbow strike from Okamura.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tualasamony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okamura with a knee to the head.
Okamura throws an elbow but it misses.
Okamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Tualasamony avoids the damage to the body.
Okamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Kazumi Okamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the head but Okamura blocks with his arms.
Okamura trying to land knees to the body.
Okamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tualasamony.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Okamura in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Okamura lands a knee to the body.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Tualasamony landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okamura throws an elbow but misses.
Okamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tualasamony blocks it with crossed arms.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tualasamony is defending well for now.
Okamura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony with a knee to the head.
Okamura managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony struggles to land a body shot inside as Okamura controls his hands.
Tualasamony slows down the pace here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Okamura just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tualasamony's brow.
Okamura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tualasamony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okamura.
Tualasamony lands a nice knee to the body.
Okamura tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Okamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
Okamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okamura lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamura is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Okamura being controlled against the cage.
Okamura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but Okamura blocks it.
Okamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okamura.
Tualasamony looking to slow down the pace here.
Okamura lands an elbow that stopped Tualasamony in his tracks for a moment.
Okamura misses with a knee to the head.
Okamura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony tries to stall but Okamura uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okamura avoids it.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okamura throws an elbow but misses.
Tualasamony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tualasamony misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okamura lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tualasamony takes an elbow to the temple.
Okamura looking to throw knees to the head but Tualasamony is blocking nicely.
Tualasamony blocks the elbow strike.
Okamura scores a nice knee to the body.
Tualasamony avoids the elbow strike from Okamura, against the cage.
Okamura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tualasamony is defending well for now.
Tualasamony avoiding damage as Okamura throws knees to the body.
Okamura throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tualasamony blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazumi Okamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Tualasamony drives through and clinches with Okamura against the cage.
Tualasamony lands a body punch.
Tualasamony managing to block the knees to the body from Okamura.
Tualasamony tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Okamura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okamura.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Tualasamony avoids the damage to the body.
Okamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tualasamony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamura tries to land knees in the clinch but Tualasamony avoids the damage to the body.
Okamura tries a knee to the head but Tualasamony blocks it.
Tualasamony is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Okamura is defending well for now.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okamura.
Okamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony blocks an elbow strike from Okamura.
Okamura landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Okamura avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tualasamony obliges.
Tualasamony missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tualasamony on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Okamura creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Okamura with a knee to the head.
Tualasamony avoiding damage as Okamura throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony managing to block the knees to the body from Okamura.
Okamura throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okamura misses with a knee to the head.
Okamura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tualasamony avoids it.
Okamura managing to block the knees to the body from Tualasamony.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Okamura looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tualasamony putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Okamura in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
Tualasamony managing to block the knees to the body from Okamura.
Tualasamony using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Okamura has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tualasamony misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Okamura.
Tualasamony blocks the elbow strike.
Okamura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Okamura missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony blocks an elbow strike.
Tualasamony looking to throw knees to the head but Okamura is blocking nicely.
Tualasamony looking to throw knees to the head but Okamura is blocking nicely.
Okamura with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Okamura lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Okamura throws an elbow but misses.
Tualasamony crunches a lovely knee into Okamura's ribcage.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okamura using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tualasamony has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Okamura with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Okamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okamura avoiding damage as Tualasamony throws knees to the body.
Tualasamony avoiding damage as Okamura throws knees to the body.
Odin Tualasamony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Okamura pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Okamura lands an elbow that stopped Tualasamony in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tualasamony landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tualasamony tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tualasamony tries to land knees in the clinch but Okamura avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okamura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tualasamony.
Tualasamony lands a nice knee to the body.
Tualasamony crunches a lovely knee into Okamura's ribcage.
Tualasamony will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Okamura up against the cage.
Tualasamony blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Okamura throws a knee to the head but misses.
Okamura being controlled against the cage.
Tualasamony trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Odin Tualasamony.
Well Okamura 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazumi Okamura!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kazumi Okamura thanked Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ewen Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Peter Walter!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
Walter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Walter wants to clinch.
Davis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Davis looking to score a takedown here. Walter is defending well but Davis drives through and ends up in Walter's guard.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Walter is keeping the position.
Walter wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walter wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis gets to his feet. Walter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis fails with the takedown.
As Davis backs off Walter throws a huge counter combo but Davis manages to avoid it all.
Davis looks for a takedown but Walter sprawls well.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ewen Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Davis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walter's guard.
Davis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Walter dives on top into guard.
Walter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walter is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Walter circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Walter instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter prevents the takedown attempt.
Walter breaks from the clinch.
Davis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davis, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Walter is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Walter trying to stall but Davis improves his position.
Walter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Walter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Davis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Walter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
Walter drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.
Davis tries for a takedown but Walter manages to get underhooks.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Walter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walter is defending well.
Walter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Davis.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Walter after a bit of a struggle.
Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walter closes the distance and clinches.
Walter manages to break the clinch.
Walter tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Walter wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Walter moves in looking to clinch but Davis pushes him off.
A left and a right from Walter both land. Nice combination.
Peter Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walter clinches up against the cage.
Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walter misses with a head kick.
Davis dives in and grabs Walter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Walter throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Walter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walter slaps away a takedown attempt from Davis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Davis blocks the low kick.
Walter delivers a nice body kick.
Walter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis darts in looking for a takedown but Walter gets double underhooks and turns Davis into the cage.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Walter.
Walter throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walter did well to prevent Davis getting side control.
Davis in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Walter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Davis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ewen Davis!
A very excited looking Ewen Davis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clark might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rent a Wreck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jack Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takeshi shoots in looking for a takedown. Clark tries to sprawl out of it but Takeshi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Clark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Takeshi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clark misses with a hook
and Takeshi counters with a single leg into guard. Clark didn't expect that.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
Takeshi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Clark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takeshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi stopping the sweep attempt from Clark.
Takeshi throwing strikes from guard but Clark blocks nicely.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Clark keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clark lands a lovely overhand right.
Clark throws a series of punches but Takeshi moves out of range.
Clark drops his hands momentarily and Takeshi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takeshi misses with a takedown attempt - Clark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Takeshi slips a straight right by Clark.
Takeshi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Clark quickly recovers to half guard.
Clark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takeshi on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Clark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeshi.
Takeshi trying to control from half guard but Clark is working away.
Takeshi trying to control from Clark's half guard. Clark has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Takeshi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi passes Clark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Clark wants to sweep but Takeshi has passed to side control!
Clark is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Takeshi working away.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Clark is working from the bottom.
Clark is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Takeshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clark keeps working.
Clark manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi uses his free foot to push down on Clark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clark.
Takeshi throws some wild stikes that Clark manages to avoid easily.
Clark can't escape the position.
Clark avoids a strike by Takeshi and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Takeshi's guard! Fantastic escape!
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clark is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clark wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichi Takeshi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takeshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clark digs a good hook to Takeshi's body.
Takeshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Clark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Clark throws a body punch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi shoots for a takedown but Clark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Takeshi.
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clark as he avoids it easily.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
Clark clobbers Takeshi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clark swivels and escapes.
Clark staying out of range there.
It looked like Clark was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takeshi.
Clark with a jab.
Clark cracks Takeshi with an open hand slap.
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!
Takeshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Clark is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut there from Clark.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takeshi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Takeshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takeshi.
Takeshi rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Clark is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takeshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Clark is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takeshi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeshi is trying to pull guard but Clark has him pressed against the cage.
Clark gets underhooks to prevent Takeshi's takedown attempt.
Takeshi blocking some punches.
Clark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeshi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clark is defending well.
Clark slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Clark is trying to stall.
Takeshi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Clark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Takeshi prevents Clark from breaking the clinch.
Takeshi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark taking a breather.
Takeshi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clark pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Clark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takeshi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clark gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Clark pulls his leg out and moves away.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeshi can do to turn this around?
Takeshi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Takeshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clark throws out the jab.
Clark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takeshi.
Takeshi looking to score a takedown here. Clark is defending well but Takeshi drives through and ends up in Clark's guard.
Takeshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeshi landing with the ground and pound.
Clark keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi slips nicely into half guard.
Clark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeshi.
Takeshi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takeshi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takeshi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Clark dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Clark 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.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takeshi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Takeshi.
Takeshi slips a straight right by Clark.
Clark misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
We've been told by Clark's head coaches at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takeshi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Takeshi pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Clark lands an overhand right.
Clark throws a body punch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi closes the distance and clinches up with Clark, looking for a takedown. Takeshi pushes Clark against the cage but Clark circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clark. Takeshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Clark leaves Takeshi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Clark misses the target.
Jack Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ichi Takeshi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Clark misses.
Takeshi throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Takeshi slips under a jab from Clark.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Clark feints a jab promting Takeshi to slip. Clark then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takeshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Clark cracks Takeshi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Clark. Those never looked like landing.
Clark misses with a straight left.
Takeshi fails with the takedown.
Clark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clark misses with a looping right.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeshi was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
A jab from Clark misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Takeshi.
Takeshi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Clark.
Clark throws a hook but Takeshi avoids it easily.
Clark misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takeshi fails with the takedown.
Clark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Clark misses its intended target.
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takeshi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark walks into a left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Clark. No joy for Takeshi on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Takeshi saw that one coming.
Takeshi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clark's guard.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Clark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Takeshi as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Clark screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Takeshi! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ichi Takeshi!
Our winner, Ichi Takeshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Mune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Still. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
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11 - 6 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Masa Mune!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
Jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands connects with a looping right hand.
Mune blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Mune's front leg but catches the back leg as Mune tries to avoid it.
Mune checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mune ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mune feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Scissorhands tried to counter with a leg kick but Mune avoided it.
Mune takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mune keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mune tried to score with a low kick but Scissorhands checks it.
Scissorhands cracks Mune with an open hand slap.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Mune misses with a body shot
and Scissorhands makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands lands with a right hand.
Mune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Mune steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Scissorhands. That one must have hurt.
Scissorhands 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a shot from downtown. Mune moves away and avoids it.
And Mune tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mune dives in and scores a takedown into Scissorhands's guard.
Scissorhands being controlled here, momentarily.
Scissorhands is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scissorhands controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune is looking to improve his position.
Scissorhands is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mune is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scissorhands controlling the pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mune tries to get to full guard but Scissorhands has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mune wants to improve his position but Scissorhands is controlling well.
Scissorhands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mune keeps working.
Scissorhands keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scissorhands moves into full mount! Mune won't be happy about that!
Scissorhands can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mune is looking to escape.
That's four 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.
Mune is looking to get to half guard.
Mune wants to control but Scissorhands is having none of it.
Scissorhands is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mune is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scissorhands misses with a looping left.
Scissorhands keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mune can do to turn this around?
Mune fails with the takedown.
Scissorhands throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mune checks a leg kick.
Mune takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mune digs a good body shot into Scissorhands's ribs.
Scissorhands misses with the body kick
and Mune counters with a shoot takedown. Scissorhands fights it but they end up in guard.
Scissorhands keeping full guard, as Mune tries to pass.
Mune wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands is pulling down on Mune's head. It's preventing any offense from Mune, at least for the moment.
Scissorhands keeping full guard, as Mune tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissorhands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
Scissorhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mune lands a right hook to the body.
Mune's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scissorhands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mune scrambles back to his feet.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Mune counters with a nice body shot.
Scissorhands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mune doesn't seem bothered though.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mune is out of range.
Scissorhands lands a leg kick that knocks Mune off balance momentarily.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mune manages to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Scissorhands.
A bone on bone clash there as Mune blocks the leg kick.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mune counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mune.
Masa Mune has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mune working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Scissorhands keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mune missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mune is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Scissorhands defends it well.
Scissorhands is trying to maintain the position but Mune is very close to passing his half guard.
Scissorhands holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mune throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mune lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Mune there.
Scissorhands moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mune scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissorhands wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scissorhands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mune can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mune scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Mune showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Scissorhands pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mune is out of range and Scissorhands settles back down.
Scissorhands is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mune.
Mune scores with a takedown into Scissorhands's guard.
Mune scoring with some ground and pound.
Scissorhands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mune is looking to work some ground and pound but Scissorhands has wrist control.
Mune postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Mune from controlling successfully.
Mune throws a big right hand that misses.
Mune trying to control but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands working a defensive guard but Mune manages to pass into side control anyway.
Mune wants to control but Scissorhands is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Mune seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mune working away.
Scissorhands tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mune wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mune is putting a hurting on Scissorhands here, landing some big shots from side control.
Scissorhands regains half guard.
Scissorhands is trying to control but can't.
Mune wants to control but Scissorhands is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scissorhands is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mune's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mune's back!
Mune is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Scissorhands trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Scissorhands just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Mune wants to escape the position.
Scissorhands is riding his opponent, not letting Mune buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands wants to control but Mune is keeping busy.
Mune trying to control the hands but Scissorhands won't let him.
Mune is really stuck here.
Mune looking very determined here, making life difficult for Scissorhands.
Scissorhands looking for the choke from the back.
You can see the frustration on Mune's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune keeps trying to improve his position.
Scissorhands struggling to keep hold of the position.
Scissorhands keeps control of the position easily here as Mune tries to buck him off.
Mune prevents Scissorhands from getting a body triangle.
Good control from Scissorhands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Edward Scissorhands did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mune will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick there by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick which misses Mune's front leg but catches the back leg as Mune tries to avoid it.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mune takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scissorhands connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mune takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Mune moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a solid leg kick but Mune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scissorhands.
Mune looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
Mune drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorhands fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mune scores with a jab.
Scissorhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mune checks a leg kick nicely.
Mune throws a lazy uppercut
and Scissorhands cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mune scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scissorhands doesn't seem bothered though.
Scissorhands throws the kick towards the body but Mune avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mune fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mune fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands avoids it really well and circles away.
Mune lands a glancing blow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mune is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for Scissorhands, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scissorhands connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Scissorhands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mune manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scissorhands looks to land a body kick but Mune moved away.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Mune sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mune manages to avoid it.
Mune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Scissorhands. Those never looked like landing.
Mune is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scissorhands.
Mune takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Scissorhands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Mune has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Scissorhands.
Mune lands a jab.
Mune bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scissorhands wants to control but Mune postures up.
Mune grinds an elbow into Scissorhands's temple.
Scissorhands is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mune off and has taken his back!
Scissorhands biding his time, controlling Mune.
Scissorhands doesn't have the hooks in and Mune manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Scissorhands had his way with Masa Mune in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mune now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but Mune sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mune slips a straight right by Scissorhands.
Mune moves into range and connects with a jab.
Scissorhands throws a front kick aimed at Mune's knee but Mune avoids it well.
Mune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mune lands a nice shot to the body.
Mune throws a leg kick
and Scissorhands counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mune lands a jab to Scissorhands's midsection.
Mune dives in for a single leg takedown but Scissorhands sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mune tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Scissorhands throws a right and a left that Mune avoids nicely.
Mune feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Mune tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mune comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scissorhands's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mune under the eye.
Mune looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scissorhands is fending him off so far but Mune persists. Nope, Scissorhands circles away and we're back to standing.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a front kick that sends Mune stumbling back into the cage.
Scissorhands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scissorhands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A leg kick checked by Mune.
And Mune tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mune is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scissorhands rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scissorhands slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mune throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
Mune misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Mune shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scissorhands but Scissorhands pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edward Scissorhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masa Mune.
Scissorhands lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Scissorhands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mune doesn't seem phased though.
Scissorhands steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mune.
Scissorhands connects with a leg kick. Mune looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scissorhands throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Mune is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab, jab by Mune - just one landing.
Mune has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mune shoots in for a takedown but Scissorhands shows good takedown defense.
Scissorhands throws a solid leg kick but Mune takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Scissorhands.
Scissorhands lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mune throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Scissorhands misses the target.
Mune's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Mune changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Mune.
Masa Mune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scissorhands scores with a jab. Mune acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scissorhands connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mune. Mune circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mune takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Scissorhands connects with a body shot.
Scissorhands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Scissorhands showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scissorhands 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Edward Scissorhands thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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