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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoshido Nakamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Masada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masada has chosen "Tokyo Drift (Restage Remix)" by Teriyaki Boyz as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshido Nakamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideki Masada!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nakamara showed some decent athleticism there.
Nakamara working Masada over with strikes.
Nakamara is pressing down on Masada's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masada is holding on for now.
Nakamara is looking for a kimura but Masada is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nakamara to get the leverage.
Nakamara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masada is trying to maintain the position but Nakamara is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masada tries to roll over but Nakamara keeps him under control.
Masada actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masada on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nakamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nakamara is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Masada is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoshido Nakamara!
Yoshido Nakamara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josef Urrah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urrah comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Cash - Oney. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josef Urrah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddy Maiden!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urrah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Urrah throws a sloppy body shot
and Maiden counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Urrah.
Maiden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Urrah takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maiden scores with a jab to the body.
Urrah lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Maiden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden cracks Urrah with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maiden misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Urrah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maiden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Urrah blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden lands a nice looking body shot.
Urrah dips to his left and cracks Maiden with an uppercut!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Maiden.
Maiden throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maiden 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.
Maiden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urrah scores with a leg kick.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden throws a head kick but Urrah moves out of range.
Urrah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maiden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Urrah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maiden to score with a decent uppercut.
Maiden throws an overhand right that lands on Urrah's shoulder, as Urrah tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden lands with a nice body punch.
Urrah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maiden. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut lands for Maiden. That snapped Urrah's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden throws a leg kick
and Maiden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urrah shoots in for a takedown but Maiden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Urrah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maiden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Maiden. No joy for Urrah on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Urrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maiden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urrah moves away.
Urrah throws a counter high kick but Maiden was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big left from Maiden misses.
Urrah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urrah chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maiden can pounce on him.
Urrah lands a high kick!
Urrah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urrah throws a body kick that misses
and Maiden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Maiden misses its intended target.
Maiden throws a hook to the side of Urrah's head but Urrah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Maiden.
Maiden throws a body punch but Urrah moves out of range.
Maiden connects with a nice looking jab.
Maiden throws a body shot but no joy.
Maiden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maiden avoids a kick to the body.
Maiden throws a body punch but Urrah moves out of range.
Urrah thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maiden misses with a hook
letting Urrah counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maiden throws a body punch but Urrah moves out of range.
Urrah shoots in looking for a takedown. Maiden tries to sprawl out of it but Urrah keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maiden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maiden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Urrah had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Urrah slips under a jab from Maiden.
Urrah is looking to counter with head kicks.
Urrah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maiden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maiden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Urrah checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maiden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maiden looks to land a right hand but Urrah moved out of range.
Maiden misses with a hook
and Urrah counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Maiden.
Maiden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Urrah gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maiden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maiden throws an overhand right that lands on Urrah's shoulder, as Urrah tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Urrah counters with a stiff right hand.
Maiden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maiden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Urrah is out of range and Maiden settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden throws a body kick that misses.
Urrah moves out of range of the strikes.
Maiden digs a good hook to Urrah's body.
Urrah looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Maiden!
Maiden is looking to regain half guard here but Urrah keeps moving and retains side control.
Maiden manages to get back to half guard.
Urrah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Maiden to regain full guard.
Maiden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Urrah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Urrah from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maiden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Urrah looking to sit in guard and control but Maiden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Urrah looking for a sweep. Not yet Urrah, not yet.
Urrah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maiden forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urrah is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urrah is working hard here to advance position.
Maiden wants to control but Urrah is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Urrah is looking to control Maiden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Urrah avoid being mounted?
Urrah is trying to control but Maiden manages to pass to mount!
Maiden throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Urrah because Maiden loaded up on that one.
Maiden thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maiden raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Maiden with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Maiden prevents Urrah from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maiden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maiden with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddy Maiden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Maiden throws out a loose jab but Urrah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Urrah misses with a straight left.
A clash of legs there as Urrah blocks the low kick.
Urrah avoids a kick to the body.
Urrah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maiden throws a hook to the side of Urrah's head but Urrah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maiden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Urrah tries for a takedown but Maiden circles away easily
letting Maiden counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maiden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urrah misses with a takedown attempt - Maiden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Urrah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urrah gets a double leg takedown into Maiden's guard.
Urrah looking to pass the guard.
Maiden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Urrah wants to control from the top but Maiden keeps moving.
Maiden seems keen to control Urrah's posture.
Maiden keeping moving, preventing Urrah from controlling successfully.
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.
Maiden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Maiden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Urrah manages to get himself to full guard.
Maiden postures up in Urrah's guard and throws a big left but Urrah blocks it.
Urrah wants to sweep here but Maiden controlling him for the moment.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Urrah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urrah keeping full guard, as Maiden tries to pass.
Maiden scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maiden postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Eddy Maiden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maiden throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Urrah missing with a left hand there. Maiden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urrah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maiden feints the counter takedown.
Maiden misses with a wild body shot.
Eddy Maiden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Urrah lands a leg kick that knocks Maiden off balance momentarily.
Urrah shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maiden lands an overhand right.
Maiden lands a really nice looking cross but Urrah seems unphased.
Josef Urrah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Urrah as he checks the leg kick.
Urrah is looking to counter punch.
Urrah blocks a jab.
Urrah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Maiden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eddy Maiden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Maiden throws a looping overhand right but Urrah ducks down to avoid it.
Maiden misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Urrah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maiden swings for the body but Urrah moves out of range.
Maiden throws out a loose jab but Urrah uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddy Maiden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maiden 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddy Maiden!
Eddy Maiden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Josef Urrah stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man kan vara vinnare även om man
förlorar.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Hayway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac – Only Fear Of Death. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Hayway!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a body kick that misses.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia throws a right hand that Hayway ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayway also avoids with ease.
Hayway appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia works the jab nicely.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Hayway tries to clinch there but Garcia circles away.
Hayway wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hayway misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Hayway shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garcia as he avoids it easily.
Garcia lands a left and a right that send Hayway crashing to the mat, dazed. Garcia thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hayway is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayway thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garcia if he has to take too many more of those.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Hayway moves out of range.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hayway avoids a kick to the body.
Hayway throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway tries to land a leg kick but Garcia saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayway scores with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Garcia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hayway - the referee stops the clock and Garcia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hayway. Garcia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Hayway avoids nicely.
Garcia moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHayway.
Garcia moves out of range as Hayway strikes.
Hayway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hayway replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Garcia blocks it well.
Hayway throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Hayway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Hayway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Hayway with that takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Garcia misses the target.
Johnny Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Hayway.
Hayway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hayway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Garcia misses with a combination
and Hayway counters with a body kick that stops Garcia in his tracks momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hayway.
Garcia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia misses with the combination.
Hayway thinks about the counter body kick.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Hayway avoids them all with ease.
Hayway scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnny Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hayway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hayway dives in for a single leg takedown but Garcia sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hayway fails to land the takedown.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice straight punches there by Garcia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garcia.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Hayway tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Hayway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hayway scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Hayway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hayway back to the cage. Garcia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Hayway moves out of range.
Hayway lands a head kick!
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Hayway fails with the takedown.
Hayway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Hayway persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayway scrambles back to his feet.
Hayway is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Hayway looks for a takedown but Garcia sprawls well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Garcia.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Hayway misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Hayway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hayway forces Garcia back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Hayway manages to get underhooks.
Hayway trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Garcia 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.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hayway has time to react.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
A big right from Hayway misses.
Hayway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garcia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Garcia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hayway tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia lands an overhand right.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayway lands a head kick. Garcia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Johnny Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayway closes the distance and clinches.
Garcia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayway has Garcia pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayway landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Our sources have told us that Garcia has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Garcia tightens his grip and picks Hayway up, before dumping him to the ground. Hayway manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hayway is looking for a triangle but Garcia pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard.
Hayway trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hayway defends well.
Hayway stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hayway stops Garcia from standing up.
Hayway wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
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.
Hayway sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Garcia's guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hayway is working away from the top position though.
Hayway wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayway can do to turn this around?
Hayway is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hayway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
Hayway is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Garcia sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is staying active underneath Hayway, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garcia works over Hayway's head and body with a nice combination.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hayway circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia misses with a double jab.
Hayway rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hayway throws a head punch that misses.
Hayway tries to land a knee to the head but Garcia blocks with his arms.
Garcia goes for a takedown attempt but Hayway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hayway slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Garcia looks for the body kick but Hayway saw that one coming.
Johnny Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayway shoots in but Garcia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia misses with a double jab
and Hayway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Hayway moves out of range.
Hayway swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hayway doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Hayway darts in and clinches Garcia up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garcia.
Garcia trying to land knees to the body.
Garcia has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hayway is trying to keep an underhook but Garcia manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hayway wants to improve his position but Garcia is controlling well.
Hayway felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hayway is looking to control Garcia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayway avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Garcia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Garcia throws a hook but Hayway avoids it easily.
Garcia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hayway drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia misses with a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hayway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Garcia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hayway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Hayway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hayway. That's going to slow Garcia down.
Hayway looks for the body kick but Garcia saw that one coming.
Hayway throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayway moves out of range as Garcia throws a body kick.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hayway wants to clinch.
Garcia throws a right hand that Hayway ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayway also avoids with ease.
Hayway is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Garcia.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Hayway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hayway misses with a head kick.
Hayway slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Hayway avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hayway shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnny Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Hayway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a one two combo.
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!
Hayway moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
Hayway tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia throws a right hand that Hayway ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayway also avoids with ease.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Hayway lands with a nice combination. Garcia backs away looking to recover.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Hayway slips the punch.
A jab from Hayway finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Hayway has a takedown stuffed.
Nathan Hayway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Hayway tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Hayway persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hayway counters with a slapping leg kick.
A left and a right from Garcia both land. Nice combination.
Garcia scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Garcia staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hayway.
Jab by Garcia.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayway moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hayway to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayway throws a body kick that misses.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Hayway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Hayway drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
Garcia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hayway is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garcia.
Hayway crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
Hayway utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hayway working aggressively here.
Hayway misses with a knee strike.
Hayway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hayway tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hayway is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hayway throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcia, 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 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Garcia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johnny Garcia thanked Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry (93%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen Sparks told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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197 lbs
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196 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Escargesa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allen Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escargesa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sparks backs up against the cage.
Escargesa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sparks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sparks is looking to clinch but Escargesa is avoiding it.
Escargesa throwing a counter right hand but Sparks manages to avoid it.
Sparks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Escargesa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sparks closes the distance and pushes Escargesa back into the cage.
Sparks gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sparks breaks the clinch.
Escargesa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Netherlands Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Escargesa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Escargesa tries to keep at a distance but Sparks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparks cracks Escargesa with a nice body shot.
Sparks stalling.
Sparks drags the fight down to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparks striking from his own guard.
Escargesa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sparks's head.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sparks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks has clasped his hands together around Escargesa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Escargesa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sparks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sparks working Escargesa over with strikes here.
Escargesa tries to lock up and control but Sparks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparks with good strikes from the mount here!
Sparks postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Escargesa looks a forlorn figure.
Escargesa is rocked!
Sparks loads up with a big shot that hurts Escargesa! He's pulled Sparks in close but Sparks has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Escargesa survive? More strikes from Sparks and Escargesa is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Allen Sparks!
Allen Sparks thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jere Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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164 lbs
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164 lbs
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jere Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens lands the left hand.
We've been told by Machado's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stephens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stephens's head.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Stephens misses with a straight left.
Stephens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards Machado to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Machado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machado wants it to stay on the feet.
Stephens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephens falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stephens looks winded!
Machado lands a nice hook to Stephens's body. Stephens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stephens has time to react.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Machado scores with a leg kick.
Machado lands with a straight right. Stephens didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stephens is rocked!
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stephens is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Stephens throws a combination that misses
and Machado rattles Stephens with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Stephens tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Machado dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Stephens stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
Manny Machado 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Pouncey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelvin Pouncey has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kelvin Pouncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bungradidoa has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pouncey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bungradidoa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pouncey.
Pouncey cracks Bungradidoa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Pouncey moves out of range.
Pouncey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bungradidoa swings for the body but Pouncey moves out of range.
Pouncey feinted with a counter takedown.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick but Pouncey moves out of range.
Pouncey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bungradidoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Bungradidoa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pouncey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bungradidoa connects with a right hand. Pouncey shakes it off.
It looks like Kelvin Pouncey has been cut.
Bungradidoa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bungradidoa misses with a two punch combination.
Pouncey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bungradidoa misses with a wild combination.
Bungradidoa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouncey digs a good hook to Bungradidoa's body.
Bungradidoa misses with a left hand
and Pouncey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bungradidoa's guard.
Bungradidoa can't keep his opponent in guard - Pouncey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pouncey is trying to control. Bungradidoa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pouncey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pouncey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand back up but Pouncey is controlling him
Pouncey is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pouncey wants to work for an arm triangle but Bungradidoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey prevents Bungradidoa from standing back up.
Pouncey works his way into full mount!
Bungradidoa is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bungradidoa wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pouncey.
Pouncey in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bungradidoa really wants to buck Pouncey off and get back to his feet.
Pouncey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pouncey scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bungradidoa wants to get back to his feet.
Pouncey has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bungradidoa's face.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand.
Pouncey is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bungradidoa is surviving well by controlling Pouncey's body position as best he can.
Pouncey with the ground and pound from mount.
Pouncey throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouncey with the ground and pound from mount.
Bungradidoa is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pouncey tries to control but Bungradidoa wriggling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bungradidoa tries to buck Pouncey off but he can't manage it.
Pouncey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bungradidoa?
Bungradidoa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bungradidoa is rocked!
You get the feeling that Bungradidoa really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pouncey looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bungradidoa covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kelvin Pouncey!
Kelvin Pouncey thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coconut Sprinkles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu has chosen Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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43
275 lbs
29 - 13 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coconut Sprinkles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sprinkles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sprinkles on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tasapaksu throws a body punch but Sprinkles moves out of range.
Sprinkles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sprinkles throws the left hand but Tasapaksu avoids the punch easily.
Tasapaksu connects with a leg kick. Sprinkles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sprinkles takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tasapaksu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tasapaksu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tasapaksu darts in trying to clinch
and Sprinkles counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasapaksu closes the distance and pushes Sprinkles back into the cage.
Tasapaksu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sprinkles avoids it.
Tasapaksu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tasapaksu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tasapaksu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles successfully pulls guard.
Sprinkles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tasapaksu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tasapaksu defending well though.
Tasapaksu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sprinkles.
Tasapaksu tries to roll over but Sprinkles keeps him under control.
Sprinkles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tasapaksu's head.
Tasapaksu is refusing to be controlled, as Sprinkles sits in half guard.
Sprinkles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tasapaksu's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tasapaksu kicks Sprinkles off and gets back to his feet.
Tasapaksu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sprinkles ducks under a wild hook from Tasapaksu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sprinkles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu takes one to the side of the head.
Tasapaksu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Tasapaksu misses.
Sprinkles tries to counter with a takedown but Tasapaksu is quick to defend against it.
Sprinkles lunges at Tasapaksu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tasapaksu's hand.
Tasapaksu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tasapaksu dodges the punch combination from Sprinkles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tasapaksu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sprinkles motions for Tasapaksu to come forward. Sprinkles throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sprinkles misses with a wild body shot.
Tatti Tasapaksu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sprinkles throws an overhand right that lands on Tasapaksu's shoulder, as Tasapaksu tries to avoid the shot.
Sprinkles checks a leg kick.
Sprinkles misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Tasapaksu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tasapaksu scores with a one two! Sprinkles had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tasapaksu tries a low kick but Sprinkles avoids it.
Sprinkles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch there but Sprinkles circles away.
Sprinkles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sprinkles. Beautiful body shot.
Tasapaksu ducks under a wild hook from Sprinkles.
Tasapaksu is looking to clinch but Sprinkles is avoiding it.
Sprinkles connects with a looping right hand.
Tasapaksu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sprinkles throws a sloppy head kick and Tasapaksu moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles avoids the head kick by Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu throws a series of punches but Sprinkles moves out of range.
Sprinkles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tasapaksu manages to circle out of the way.
Coconut Sprinkles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tasapaksu tries a low kick but Sprinkles avoids it.
Sprinkles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tasapaksu manages to avoid it.
Sprinkles moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sprinkles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sprinkles throws a looping overhand right but Tasapaksu ducks down to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Sprinkles.
Tasapaksu is looking to score with low kicks.
Sprinkles tries to counter with a takedown but Tasapaksu is quick to defend against it.
Sprinkles shoots for a double leg takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls well. He's pushed Sprinkles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tasapaksu throws a leg kick that misses.
Tasapaksu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sprinkles. Sprinkles obviously looking to wear him down.
Sprinkles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tasapaksu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sprinkles moves away.
Sprinkles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 Coconut Sprinkles will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tasapaksu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sprinkles bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tasapaksu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sprinkles throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sprinkles lands a few punches from side control.
Sprinkles is looking to take a break and control but Tasapaksu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sprinkles tries for a kimura but Tasapaksu is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sprinkles wants to control but Tasapaksu is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sprinkles landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sprinkles wants to control but Tasapaksu is keeping him busy.
Tasapaksu tries to bench press Sprinkles off him but Sprinkles keeps the position.
Sprinkles misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sprinkles trying to control the action but Tasapaksu is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tasapaksu dodges the ground and pound from Sprinkles.
Tasapaksu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sprinkles.
Sprinkles trying to control the position but Tasapaksu is working away.
Tasapaksu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sprinkles.
Sprinkles landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tasapaksu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Sprinkles crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu defending against the ground and pound.
Tasapaksu tries to improve position but can't.
Sprinkles misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sprinkles with the ground and pound but Tasapaksu regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Sprinkles drops an elbow to the side of Tasapaksu's head.
Sprinkles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sprinkles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tasapaksu defending well though.
Sprinkles works his way into full mount!
Sprinkles has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sprinkles working Tasapaksu over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sprinkles landing strikes from the mount.
Sprinkles misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sprinkles throws some wild stikes that Tasapaksu manages to avoid easily.
Tasapaksu regains half guard.
Sprinkles thows a huge punch but Tasapaksu dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sprinkles lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sprinkles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tasapaksu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coconut Sprinkles 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!
Sprinkles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tasapaksu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sprinkles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sprinkles lands a lovely overhand right.
Tasapaksu cracks the inside of Sprinkles's front leg.
A jab from Sprinkles finds it's way through Tasapaksu's defenses.
Coconut Sprinkles is winning the standup battle so far.
Sprinkles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tasapaksu.
Sprinkles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sprinkles pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tasapaksu is out of range and Sprinkles settles back down.
Sprinkles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tasapaksu.
Sprinkles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sprinkles throws a good cross that connects.
Tasapaksu scoring well with a low kick there.
Sprinkles lands a nice looking body shot.
Sprinkles wants to slow Tasapaksu down by chopping away at his legs.
Sprinkles checks a low kick from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu avoids the body shot from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tasapaksu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sprinkles checks it well.
Sprinkles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tasapaksu sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands a head kick!
Sprinkles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tasapaksu in his tracks.
Sprinkles looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasapaksu is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tasapaksu! But no joy.
Tasapaksu checks a low kick from Sprinkles.
Sprinkles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sprinkles throws a lazy right hand but Tasapaksu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sprinkles shoots for a takedown but Tasapaksu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tasapaksu lands a jab to the head.
Sprinkles fails to land with a series of punches.
Sprinkles takes a swing at Tasapaksu's ribcage but misses.
Tasapaksu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tasapaksu cracks Sprinkles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tasapaksu drops Sprinkles with a beautiful combination! Sprinkles stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tasapaksu is looking for the KO!
Sprinkles is rocked!
It looks like Coconut Sprinkles has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasapaksu lands a brutal uppercut that launches Sprinkles off his feet! Sprinkles tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tatti Tasapaksu!
An out of breath Tatti Tasapaksu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenshin Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Dynamo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sunrise (Here I Am) by Matt Davey feat. Kate Dowman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenshin Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Dynamo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yamamoto scores with a takedown into Dynamo's guard.
Yamamoto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamamoto is working for a kimura but Dynamo is defending it quite comfortably.
Yamamoto is looking to take a break and control but Dynamo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dynamo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamamoto is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Dynamo is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dynamo is trying to stand back up but Yamamoto is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto is working for a submission of some sort.
Dynamo wants to get back to full guard.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
Yamamoto is looking for a kimura here.
Dynamo tries to roll over but Yamamoto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yamamoto controlling the pace.
Yamamoto scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamamoto trying to control the action but Dynamo is working from the bottom.
Dynamo is looking to improve his position.
Dynamo is trying to control but Yamamoto manages to pass to mount!
Dynamo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Yamamoto tries to control but Dynamo wriggling away.
Yamamoto with a couple of short strikes.
Yamamoto landing punches.
Dynamo is rocked!
Yamamoto with a couple of short strikes.
Dynamo is still in real trouble! Can Yamamoto finish him?
Yamamoto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yamamoto raining down shots from the mount!
Yamamoto wants to control the pace but Dynamo is squirming around nicely.
Yamamoto drops a big elbow. That's hurt Dynamo! More shots from Yamamoto and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenshin Yamamoto!
Our winner, Kenshin Yamamoto, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Dias Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Knockout (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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Dias Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oscar Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knockout throws a big shot that misses.
Knockout misses with an attempted mid kick.
Knockout swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knockout walks into a stiff left hand from Dias Jimenez.
It looks like Oscar Knockout has been cut.
Dias Jimenez scores with a hook.
Dias Jimenez throws the left hand but Knockout avoids the punch easily.
Knockout is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dias Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jab from Knockout.
Knockout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez 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.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knockout manages to avoid it.
Dias Jimenez tries to clinch
and Knockout counters with a good low kick that Dias Jimenez was not able to check.
Knockout smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dias Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Knockout.
A lazy body kick from Dias Jimenez
and Dias Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knockout misses with an uppercut.
Dias Jimenez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dias Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knockout.
Dias Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knockout cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dias Jimenez misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knockout takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dias Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook
and Knockout counters with a straight right hand.
Knockout waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knockout manages to avoid it.
Jimmy Dias Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Dias Jimenez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dias Jimenez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Knockout avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook
and Knockout counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Left hook, right uppercut from Knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dias Jimenez scoring well with a low kick there.
Dias Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knockout moves away.
Dias Jimenez closes the distance and clinches.
Knockout breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knockout avoids the body shot from Dias Jimenez.
Knockout on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice shot by Knockout.
Dias Jimenez throws a lazy body kick
and Knockout counters with a nice uppercut.
Knockout misses with a double jab.
Knockout on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dias Jimenez. Dias Jimenez obviously looking to wear him down.
A shot to the body from Dias Jimenez misses
and Knockout counters with a left and a right that stings Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez is rocked!
Dias Jimenez on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dias Jimenez cracks Knockout with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dias Jimenez clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dias Jimenez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knockout's brow.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice uppercut.
Knockout dodges an elbow strike from Dias Jimenez.
Dias Jimenez slowing the pace effectively.
Knockout breaks from the clinch.
Dias Jimenez walks into a stiff left hand from Knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knockout swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dias Jimenez cracks Knockout with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dias Jimenez lands a nice shot that snaps Knockout's head back.
That has opened up Oscar Knockout's cut even more.
A head kick misses from Dias Jimenez.
Knockout lands the left hand.
Dias Jimenez misses with a looping right.
Knockout looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dias Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knockout avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dias Jimenez throws a hook but Knockout blocks it.
Dias Jimenez is looking to clinch but Knockout is avoiding it.
Dias Jimenez misses with a hook to the body
and Knockout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Dias Jimenez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knockout drops Dias Jimenez with a straight right hand, right on the button! Knockout follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Knockout!
Oscar Knockout very nearly forgot to thank GREEN!160 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and To Hak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri comes to the cage accompanied by Sinä ansaitset kultaa. To Hak told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
175 lbs
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29
185 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, To Hak!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri avoids the head kick by Hak.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fakiiri tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hak manages to circle out of the way.
Hak tries to score with a low kick but Fakiiri moves his leg out of the way.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hak.
Hak wants to clinch up but Fakiiri keeps it at a distance.
Hak lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fakiiri's sensitive parts.
Hak throws a body shot but no joy.
Hak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fakiiri throws out the jab.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fakiiri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fakiiri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fakiiri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Hak misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri throws a push kick but Hak slaps the foot to one side.
Hak is looking to clinch.
Hak lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri looks to land a body kick but Hak moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Fakiiri blocks the leg kick.
Fakiiri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fakiiri uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hak, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hak catches Fakiiri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hak moves out of range of the body kick from Fakiiri.
Hak feints a counter leg kick.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Hak is looking to score with low kicks.
Fakiiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hak checks a leg kick nicely.
Fakiiri sets himself, and Hak steps forward looking for the clinch! Fakiiri avoids it this time.
Fakiiri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hak moves into range and clinches up with Fakiiri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hak.
Fakiiri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hak uses from the top position.
Fakiiri looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hak is looking to work some ground and pound but Fakiiri has wrist control.
Fakiiri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hak postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fakiiri working a defensive guard here.
Hak throwing strikes but missing.
Hak is pushing down on Fakiiri's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fakiiri is fighting to maintain full guard but Hak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hak has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hak trying to control from half guard but Fakiiri is working away.
Hak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fakiiri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hak pulls his head out easily.
Fakiiri is not content to let Hak control the position.
Fakiiri tries to roll over but Hak keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fakiiri throws a nice head kick!
Fakiiri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hak.
Hak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hak thumps Fakiiri with a low kick.
Hak's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fakiiri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hak scrambles back to his feet.
Hak keeps the fight on the outside.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
Fakiiri closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hak taking a breather.
Fakiiri is working Hak over against the cage.
Hak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Hak breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Hak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hak ducks right into an uppercut from Fakiiri.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Hak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fakiiri will feel that in the morning.
Hak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but To Hak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Fakiiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hak.
Hak throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fakiiri.
Hak connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Hak cracks Fakiiri with a good jab.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hak moves out of range of the body kick.
Hak throws a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Hak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fakiiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hak is out of range.
A jab from Fakiiri does it's job there.
Fakiiri blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hak checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
Hak is looking to score with low kicks.
Hak connects with a body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hak.
A jab from Hak misses.
Fakiiri wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fakiiri throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hak looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hak with a hook.
Hak fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Hak sizes up Fakiiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hak walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fakiiri.
Hak moves out of range of the body kick.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri throws the kick towards the body but Hak avoids it.
Hak wants to land a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range.
To Hak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hak throws a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Fakiiri scores with a nice body kick.
Hak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fakiiri's head.
Fakiiri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hak works Fakiiri's body with a nice hook.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Hak.
It appears Fakiiri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fakiiri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fakiiri is out of range.
Hak takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hak steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Fakiiri tries to move into range but Hak moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fakiiri fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hak is out of range.
Hak throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hak lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fakiiri checks the leg kick.
Fakiiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hak throws a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it.
Hak misses with a body kick.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hak.
Hak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fakiiri tests Hak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hak has managed to clinch.
Hak cracks Fakiiri with a nice body shot.
Hak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Fakiiri being controlled against the cage.
Fakiiri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hak misses with a knee strike.
Hak looking to slow down the pace here.
Hak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri works on Hak's body with a couple of short punches.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri tries to pull guard but Hak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hak backwards.
Hak misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hak fails to land.
Hak has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Hak takes a shot to the head.
Hak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but To Hak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fakiiri blocks a head kick by Hak.
Fakiiri looks for the body kick but Hak saw that one coming.
Hak is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hak swats away the attempt to clinch by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a big shot that misses.
Hak connects with an inside leg kick.
Hak misses with a wild body shot.
Hak just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFakiiri.
Hak throws a leg kick that misses.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Hak.
Hak throws a body punch but Fakiiri moves out of range.
It appears Fakiiri was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri tries to land a front kick but Hak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hak.
Hak moves out of range of the body kick from Fakiiri.
Hak checks a low kick from Fakiiri.
A lazy body kick from Hak
and Fakiiri counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hak lands a nice shot to the body.
Hak connects with a leg kick. Fakiiri looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick nicely.
As Hak tries to get set, Fakiiri tries to push him back and clinch up but Hak manages to avoid the attempt.
Fakiiri misses with a looping left.
A clash of legs there as Fakiiri blocks the low kick.
Fakiiri moves into the clinch.
Hak throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Hak blocks it.
Hak trying to stall but Fakiiri improves his position.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hak as Fakiiri tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri pulls guard effortlessly.
Hak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri keeping moving, preventing Hak from controlling successfully.
Hak is in close to Fakiiri's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fakiiri has Hak pulled in close to control his posture.
Hak wants to control from the top but Fakiiri keeps moving.
Fakiiri is trying to control the position but Hak postures up.
Hak postures up in Fakiiri's guard and throws a big left but Fakiiri blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hak is defending well. Fakiiri quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hak has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Fakiiri celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his welterweight title!
Nakki Fakiiri decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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