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Destiny Tuesday 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wai Man Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heng Keo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keo has chosen Ich Will - Rammstein as his entrance music. Heng Keo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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153 lbs
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157 lbs
21 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wai Man Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heng Keo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keo has managed to clinch.
Keo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Li is trying to keep an underhook but Keo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Li looking for submissions off his back.
Keo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Li avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Keo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Keo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Li with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Li wants to control but Keo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Li is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Li holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Li tries to get to full guard but Keo has control of the leg.
Keo seems to be looking for submissions.
Li is looking for a sweep. Keo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keo wants to work for an arm triangle but Li is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Li looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li is looking to control Keo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Li avoid being mounted?
Li desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Li slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Keo wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Keo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Keo preventing the sweep.
Keo trying to control but Li is working from the bottom.
Keo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keo stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Keo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Li tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Li has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Keo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Li.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Li is not content to let Keo control the position.
Li tries to bench press Keo off him but Keo keeps the position.
Keo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Li knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Li is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Li is looking to improve his position.
Keo is looking for a kimura but Li is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keo to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heng Keo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Li throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Heng Keo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keo has Li pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Keo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Li tumbling to the mat - Keo dives into Li's guard.
Keo wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
Keo stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
Keo tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Heng Keo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Li looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Li lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Keo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li wants to control from the top but Keo keeps moving.
Keo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Li has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Keo can't do much from the bottom here.
Li sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Keo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Li trying to control the position but Keo is working away.
Li tries to advance to mount but can't.
Li scoring with punches from side control.
Li wants to control but Keo is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Li seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keo is trying to improve his position.
Li passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Keo!
Li lands a nice shot to the head.
Keo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Li avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Li trying to control the position.
Li keeping full guard, as Keo tries to pass.
Keo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Li manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Keo has Li in his guard.
Li pushing down on Keo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keo gets back to full guard.
Keo keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Keo trying to control the position.
Keo is looking for a triangle but Li pushes his legs off easily.
Keo has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Keo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li trying to control the position from guard on top but Keo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Li wants to control from the top but Keo keeps moving.
Li is in close to Keo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Li controlling from the top position.
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Li is one step ahead there.
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 Wai Man Li will probably get the nod.
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!
Keo doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.
Li is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Keo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Li.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Keo slips a jab from Li.
Keo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Li manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Keo blocks the low kick.
Heng Keo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
Li misses with a low kick.
Keo darts in and clinches Li up against the cage.
Keo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Keo preventing the sweep.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Keo is proving a slippery customer.
Li working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Keo.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Li looking for a guillotine here but Keo defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keo is aware though and is defending well.
Keo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Li is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Li striking off his back but it's not causing Keo any problems.
Keo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Li throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Li has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Keo has managed to get both his arms back between Li's legs - danger averted.
Li trying to keep a closed guard but Keo is proving a slippery customer.
Li has momentary wrist control but Keo slips an elbow through the middle.
Li keeping full guard, as Keo tries to pass.
Li is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keo is aware though and is defending well.
Keo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Li is keeping the position for now.
Keo cracks Li with a solid left hand.
Keo postures up and lands a big shot to Li's brow.
Keo stopping the sweep attempt from Li.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Li trying to control the position.
Li keeping moving, preventing Keo from controlling successfully.
Keo advances position into side control!
Check out the look on Keo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Li gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Li gets back to full guard.
Keo with a nice head shot there.
Keo looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Keo stands up over Li, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Li looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Keo landing some decent shots from guard.
Li is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Keo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Keo is working to tighten his grip on Li's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Li has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Keo is really squeezing tight and eventually Li passes out! Keo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Heng Keo!
Heng Keo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Wai Man Li stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'd rather die than lose to a joker like this guy again. I don't know where things went wrong, but I guarantee a win next time out.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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211 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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26
204 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanson moves into the clinch.
Davison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stanson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davison after a bit of a struggle.
Stanson misses with a body punch.
Stanson digs a right hand underneath Davison's ribcage. Davison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stanson tries to work over Davison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davison is working for takedown but Stanson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stanson goes for a takedown attempt but Davison pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stanson shoots in for a takedown but Davison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris Davison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Musial Stanson.
Stanson closes the distance and pushes Davison back into the cage.
Davison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Davison backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davison backwards.
Davison trying to control the position but instead, Stanson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Davison into the cage.
Davison is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stanson as Davison tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Stanson.
Stanson jumps into guard, dragging Davison to the mat.
Stanson controls Davison momentarily but Davison frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stanson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stanson is trying to control the position but Davison postures up.
Stanson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson working for a triangle but Davison defends it easily.
Davison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Davison has gone for a leg lock! Stanson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Davison's guard.
Stanson preventing the sweep.
Davison is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson is looking to work some ground and pound but Davison has wrist control.
Stanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stanson trying to control but Davison is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Stanson misses with a takedown attempt - Davison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stanson sprawls and moves away.
Davison lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Stanson. No joy for Davison on that attempt.
Davison gets tackled into the cage by Stanson. Stanson maintains the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stanson moves in looking to clinch but Davison pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Davison. No joy for Stanson on that attempt.
Davison throws out a loose jab but Stanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davison drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davison defends well.
Davison throws a big right hand that misses.
Stanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stanson's head.
Davison scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Davison wants to control from the top but Stanson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davison preventing the sweep.
Stanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Musial Stanson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Davison slaps away a takedown attempt from Stanson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stanson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stanson ducks under a wild hook from Davison.
Stanson throws a jab when Davison was well out of range.
Davison misses with a few strikes there.
Davison shoots in and bounces Stanson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Davison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stanson's head.
Davison lands a couple of digs.
Stanson has momentary wrist control but Davison slips an elbow through the middle.
Davison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Davison lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Davison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Davison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Davison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanson can do to turn this around?
Stanson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stanson is trying to keep Davison in close.
Davison with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davison works over Stanson with some ground and pound from guard.
Davison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stanson's head.
Stanson wants to stand and escape but Davison is having none of it.
Davison landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison chips away with some ground and pound.
Davison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stanson's head.
Davison won't allow Stanson to get back to his feet.
Davison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Davison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davison cracks Stanson with a solid left hand.
Stanson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Davison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davison landing with the ground and pound.
Stanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davison is one step ahead there.
Stanson wriggles free and stands up.
Davison misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stanson is defended easily by Davison.
Stanson instigates a clinch.
Stanson blocking some punches.
Stanson jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Davison is trying to keep Stanson in close.
Davison working for a triangle but Stanson defends it easily.
Davison working a defensive guard here.
Davison pulls Stanson in close to his closed guard and prevents Stanson from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Davison dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Davison stuffs the takedown.
Davison tries to keep at a distance but Stanson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davison is looking to take this one to the mat.
Davison misses with some punches.
Stanson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stanson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stanson has momentary wrist control but Davison slips an elbow through the middle.
Stanson wants to control the position but Davison says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Stanson wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davison working Stanson over with strikes.
Stanson is not content to let Davison control the position.
Davison working Stanson over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson is trying to control but can't.
Stanson is holding on to half guard well.
Davison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Stanson is trying to stand.
Davison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davison is thwarting Stanson's attempts to control the position.
Stanson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Davison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Davison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davison looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stanson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stanson is rocked!
Stanson is defending against the submission attempts here by Davison.
Stanson is still in real trouble! Can Davison finish him?
Stanson is looking to improve his position.
Stanson seems to have recovered his senses.
Stanson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Davison.
Davison lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Stanson! More strikes land and this one is all over! Davison jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Davison!
A very excited looking Chris Davison rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. Burer Mutant 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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132 lbs
22 - 21 - 0 |
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135 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burer Mutant!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutsoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kutsoo throwing a counter right hand but Mutant manages to avoid it.
Mutant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mutant misses with a left hand
and Mutant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutsoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mutant tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kutsoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutsoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mutant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kutsoo.
Kutsoo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kutsoo trying to control from half guard but Mutant is working away.
Mutant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutant wants to improve his position but Kutsoo is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura here.
Kutsoo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mutant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mutant trying to control from the bottom.
Mutant is looking for a sweep. Kutsoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutant has hold of Kutsoo's hands but Kutsoo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo drops an elbow to the side of Mutant's head.
Kutsoo is looking to take a break and control but Mutant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mutant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo wants to control but Mutant is keeping him busy.
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kutsoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutant's head.
Kutsoo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kutsoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutant's head.
Kutsoo is trying to control the action in half guard but Mutant is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura here.
Mutant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kutsoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kutsoo throwing shots but Mutant is blocking nicely.
Kutsoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutsoo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kutsoo is thwarting Mutant's attempts to control the position.
Mutant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mutant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutant holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kutsoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutsoo seems to be looking for submissions.
Kutsoo 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.
Kutsoo working over Mutant with some ground and pound. Mutant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kutsoo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mutant tries to get to full guard but Kutsoo has control of the leg.
Mutant trying to hold on to Kutsoo's head to control him but Kutsoo postures up.
Kutsoo is looking to take a break and control but Mutant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kutsoo throwing shots but Mutant is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo is working for a submission of some sort.
Mutant is looking to improve his position.
Kutsoo winds up and cracks Mutant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mutant is positioning himself well to prevent Kutsoo advancing to mount.
Kutsoo lands with a punch from half guard.
Mutant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo.
Kutsoo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutsoo prevents Mutant from improving his position.
Kutsoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kutsoo is nestled in close to Mutant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mutant is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarni Kutsoo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mutant throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch combination from Mutant misses.
Mutant has Kutsoo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mutant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant gets through Kutsoo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kutsoo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mutant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kutsoo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mutant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Mutant fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mutant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kutsoo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mutant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kutsoo manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo throws a jab when Mutant was well out of range.
Mutant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarni Kutsoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kutsoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Kutsoo misses the target.
Mutant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mutant looks to land a combination but Kutsoo avoids it well.
Kutsoo throws a counter high kick but Mutant was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mutant misses with the combination.
Mutant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mutant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kutsoo throws a big counter combination but Mutant scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A combination from Mutant does no damage.
Mutant takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
A left and a right from Mutant both land. Nice combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kutsoo.
Jarni Kutsoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mutant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kutsoo tries to counter with a takedown but Mutant is quick to defend against it.
Mutant tries to clinch but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Kutsoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mutant sprawls and moves away.
Mutant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kutsoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Kutsoo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutant misses with a left hand
and Kutsoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutsoo slips a straight right by Mutant.
Mutant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo defending well as Mutant loads up on a big left hand.
Mutant throws a series of punches but Kutsoo moves out of range.
Mutant missing with a left hand there. Kutsoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kutsoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Mutant misses with a lunging right hand
and Kutsoo counters with a shoot takedown. Mutant fights it but they end up in guard.
Mutant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutant looking for a sweep. Not yet Mutant, not yet.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kutsoo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kutsoo connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutsoo looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kutsoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kutsoo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kutsoo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mutant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mutant is trying to keep Kutsoo in close.
Kutsoo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Kutsoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kutsoo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mutant looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burer Mutant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mutant throws a right and a left that Kutsoo avoids nicely.
Kutsoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kutsoo slips under a jab from Mutant.
Kutsoo feinted with a counter takedown.
Mutant pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kutsoo back to the cage. Mutant follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mutant misses with a wild combination.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Burer Mutant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mutant misses with a few strikes there.
Kutsoo is looking for a counter combo.
Mutant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kutsoo tries to counter by clinching up but Mutant breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mutant looks to land a combination but Kutsoo avoids it well.
Mutant takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Kutsoo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kutsoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo working some strikes from top position.
Kutsoo drops back looking for a leg! Mutant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mutant manages to kick Kutsoo off! Kutsoo jumps back into Mutant's guard.
Kutsoo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kutsoo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kutsoo scores with punches from side control.
Kutsoo wants to control for a moment but Mutant uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kutsoo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kutsoo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mutant doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kutsoo.
Kutsoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kutsoo 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.
Kutsoo 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.
Mutant is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mutant is trying to get back to full guard.
Mutant is trying to control but can't.
Kutsoo wants to work for an arm triangle but Mutant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mutant is doing well to control the position and prevent Kutsoo from advancing to side control.
Jarni Kutsoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kutsoo thows a huge punch but Mutant dodges it nicely.
Kutsoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mutant is just riding it out for now. Kutsoo eventually gives up the hold.
Mutant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kutsoo.
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.
Kutsoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kutsoo thows a huge punch but Mutant dodges it nicely.
Mutant is positioning himself well to prevent Kutsoo advancing to mount.
Kutsoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutant's head.
Kutsoo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kutsoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kutsoo lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kutsoo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kutsoo is trying to control. Mutant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kutsoo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutant's head.
Kutsoo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarni Kutsoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kutsoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Kore Fight Nutrition [TG], into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grammur Natzee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Maven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Natzee comes into the arena with Marillion - Garden Party blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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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
39 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Tokyo, Grammur Natzee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Maven!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Natzee.
Natzee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Natzee wants to control from the top but Maven keeps moving.
Natzee tries to free his leg and advance position but Maven is retaining full guard.
Natzee throws a big elbow that misses.
Natzee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Natzee stands up over Maven, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natzee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Natzee scoring with some ground and pound.
Natzee trying to control but Maven is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natzee throws an elbow that misses. Maven uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Natzee's guard. Nice move by Maven!
Maven won't allow Natzee to get back to his feet.
Natzee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maven is one step ahead there.
Maven decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Natzee, up you get!
Maven avoids the body shot from Natzee.
Natzee with a poor takedown
and Maven counters with a nice leg kick.
Natzee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Natzee throws a series of punches but Maven avoids them all with ease.
Maven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natzee blocks a jab.
Marcus Maven is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Natzee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Natzee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Natzee throws a shot from downtown. Maven moves away and avoids it.
Maven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Natzee with a body shot.
Maven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Natzee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Natzee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maven cracks Natzee with an open hand slap.
Natzee throws a right hand that Maven ducks under and follows up with a left that Maven also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Natzee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natzee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maven tries to avoid it but Natzee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maven to the ground. Maven escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grammur Natzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Natzee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maven.
Maven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Natzee on the side of the head.
Natzee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Natzee fails to land with a series of punches.
Natzee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Natzee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maven listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maven connects with a single shot there.
Maven misses with a straight left.
Natzee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maven buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Natzee loads up on a big right hand but Maven slips the punch.
Natzee throws a series of strikes that have Maven backpedaling.
It looks like Marcus Maven has been cut.
Natzee misses with a two punch combination.
Maven wants to counter with a clinch but Natzee pushes him away.
Natzee misses with a hook. Maven ducked under it nicely.
Maven tries to counter by closing the distance.
Natzee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Natzee duly obliges.
Natzee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven throws a series of punches but Natzee moves out of range.
Natzee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Natzee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maven throws a hook to the side of Natzee's head but Natzee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maven takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Natzee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maven.
Maven tries to counter by closing the distance.
Natzee throws a series of punches but Maven avoids them all with ease.
Natzee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natzee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maven doesn't seem bothered though.
Natzee looking to score a takedown here. Maven is defending well but Natzee drives through and ends up in Maven's guard.
Maven is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Natzee wants to stand back up but Maven manages to pass into side control.
Natzee is looking for a sweep.
Maven taking a breather here.
Natzee is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grammur Natzee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Maven's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Natzee blocks a jab.
Maven slaps away a takedown attempt from Natzee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Natzee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maven.
Maven lands a nice hook to Natzee's body. Natzee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maven turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Natzee looks to score with a jab to the body but Maven is just out of range.
Natzee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maven lands a lovely overhand right.
Maven lands an overhand right.
Maven slips under a jab from Natzee.
Natzee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maven's guard.
Natzee 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maven utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Maven bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Natzee's guard.
Maven controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grammur Natzee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Natzee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maven is controlling him.
Natzee trying to strike off his back.
Natzee has his feet on Maven's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Maven misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Natzee.
Maven has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Natzee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maven misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Natzee tries to counter with a takedown but Maven is quick to defend against it.
Natzee lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Maven takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Natzee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natzee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maven lands with an uppercut that bounces Natzee off the cage and back into range.
Maven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grammur Natzee is winning the standup battle so far.
Maven slips a jab and a cross from Natzee.
Natzee misses with a straight right.
Natzee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Natzee misses with a two punch combination.
Natzee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maven.
Natzee throws a right hand that Maven ducks under and follows up with a left that Maven also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maven misses with a straight right.
Natzee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Natzee misses with a lunging right hand
and Maven counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maven blocks a jab.
Maven misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natzee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Maven with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Natzee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maven counters with a nice uppercut.
Natzee cracks Maven with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Natzee.
Maven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Natzee throws a hook but Maven blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Natzee. Beautiful body shot.
Natzee slips a jab and a cross from Maven.
Natzee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Natzee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grammur Natzee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Maven.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Natzee.
A telegraphed right hand from Natzee misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Natzee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maven doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natzee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maven sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maven with the counter takedown but Natzee avoids it easily.
Natzee moves out of range as Maven strikes.
A jab from Maven does it's job there.
Natzee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maven.
A big left from Maven misses.
It looked like Natzee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maven fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Natzee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Natzee throws a series of punches but Maven moves out of range.
Maven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Natzee throws out the jab.
Natzee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maven counters with a nice uppercut.
Natzee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Natzee shoots in looking for a takedown. Maven tries to sprawl out of it but Natzee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maven manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maven dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Grammur Natzee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Maven's cut.
That's time! Natzee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Natzee 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.
Some wild striking there from Maven.
Maven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maven throws a shot from downtown. Natzee moves away and avoids it.
Natzee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Natzee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maven's guard.
Natzee won't allow Maven to sweep him here.
Natzee trying to control the position from guard on top but Maven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natzee won't allow Maven to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natzee postures up.
Natzee throws a big elbow that misses.
Maven working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Natzee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maven looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Natzee throwing strikes from guard but Maven blocks nicely.
Natzee scoring with some ground and pound.
Maven preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natzee is fighting to break Maven's control of his arms but Maven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Natzee wants to control from the top but Maven keeps moving.
Natzee working some strikes from top position.
Maven is adopting a defensive guard.
Marcus Maven has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grammur Natzee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Natzee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maven looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Grammur Natzee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maven 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.
Natzee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Natzee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Natzee moves out of range of the leg kick from Maven.
Natzee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Natzee throws a right hand that Maven ducks under and follows up with a left that Maven also avoids with ease.
Natzee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maven lands a nice leg kick that just misses Natzee's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Natzee lands with a right hand.
Natzee just misses with a punch to the body.
Natzee checks a leg kick nicely.
Natzee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Natzee misses with a two punch combination.
Natzee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Natzee swings widly with a right hand
and Maven counters with a nice double leg into side control. Natzee won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Natzee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maven's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Natzee is trying to control but can't.
Maven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Natzee wants to control but Maven is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natzee controlling the position well.
Natzee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Maven jumps into side control!
Maven misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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!
Maven prevents Natzee from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natzee wants to control but Maven postures up.
Natzee is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maven working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Natzee sneaks out the side door and pushes Maven away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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 Grammur Natzee.
Well Natzee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grammur Natzee!
A less than humble Grammur Natzee misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Kaukalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Akesson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaukalo comes to the cage accompanied by Anna rakas raju hetki. Jimmie Akesson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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32
279 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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28
240 lbs
11 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pekka Kaukalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimmie Akesson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akesson scores with a nice strike.
Kaukalo ducks under a wild hook from Akesson.
A left and a right from Kaukalo both land. Nice combination.
Akesson loads up on a big right hand but Kaukalo slips the punch.
Kaukalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaukalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akesson. Akesson obviously looking to wear him down.
Kaukalo misses with an uppercut.
Akesson misses with a hook.
Kaukalo misses with an uppercut
and Akesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaukalo slips a straight right by Akesson.
Akesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Akesson.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kaukalo enables Akesson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kaukalo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaukalo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Akesson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akesson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo is adopting a defensive guard.
Akesson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Akesson is looking to stand up but Kaukalo won't let him.
Kaukalo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Akesson tries to stand but Kaukalo is controlling from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaukalo is looking to stand back up but Akesson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Kaukalo.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kaukalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akesson.
Kaukalo throws a hook but Akesson avoids it easily.
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.
Kaukalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kaukalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akesson manages to avoid it.
Kaukalo throws an overhand right that lands on Akesson's shoulder, as Akesson tries to avoid the shot.
Kaukalo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Akesson.
Akesson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kaukalo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akesson scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Akesson misses.
Kaukalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akesson. Akesson obviously looking to wear him down.
Akesson connects with a leg kick. Kaukalo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kaukalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akesson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jimmie Akesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaukalo cracks a nice hook into Akesson's ribs.
Kaukalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaukalo.
Akesson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaukalo off the cage and back into range.
Kaukalo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akesson.
Akesson lands a leg kick that knocks Kaukalo off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akesson swings widly with a right hand
and Kaukalo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kaukalo takes one to the side of the head.
Akesson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice shot lands for Akesson.
Kaukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akesson.
Kaukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akesson.
Kaukalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Akesson misses.
Akesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaukalo throws out the jab.
Akesson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kaukalo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kaukalo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kaukalo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akesson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Akesson misses with a straight left.
Akesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Akesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Kaukalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaukalo throws a hook but Akesson blocks it.
Kaukalo misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaukalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Akesson misses its intended target.
Kaukalo moves out of range as Akesson strikes.
Akesson scores with a nice strike.
Akesson scores with a punch to the head.
Akesson ducks under a wild hook from Kaukalo.
Akesson scores with a push kick.
Akesson throws a leg kick which misses Kaukalo's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaukalo tries to avoid it.
Kaukalo throws a nice looking combination but Akesson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaukalo swings for the body but Akesson moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Akesson. Kaukalo shrugs it off though.
Kaukalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akesson.
Akesson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akesson throws a big shot that misses.
Akesson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaukalo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaukalo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmie Akesson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaukalo misses the shot to the body.
Akesson throws a looping overhand right but Kaukalo ducks down to avoid it.
Akesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaukalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Akesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Akesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akesson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akesson throws a hook to the side of Kaukalo's head but Kaukalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pekka Kaukalo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akesson lands with a nice combination. Kaukalo backs away looking to recover.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaukalo's sensitive parts.
Akesson scores with a jab to the head.
Akesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akesson goes for a double leg but Kaukalo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kaukalo continues to drive forward.
Kaukalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kaukalo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaukalo lands a slapping body shot.
Akesson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Akesson throws a good cross that connects.
Kaukalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akesson.
Kaukalo lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaukalo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaukalo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Akesson to score with a decent uppercut.
Akesson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jimmie Akesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaukalo throws a jab when Akesson was well out of range.
Akesson misses with a body shot
and Kaukalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaukalo moves away from the strike by Akesson.
Kaukalo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kaukalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Akesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kaukalo throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Akesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaukalo doesn't seem phased though.
Akesson cracks Kaukalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akesson misses with a combination
letting Kaukalo counter with a right hand.
Akesson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaukalo off the cage and back into range.
Kaukalo ducks right into an uppercut from Akesson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akesson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akesson misses the shot to the body.
Kaukalo throws a big counter combination but Akesson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kaukalo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akesson looks to land a right hand but Kaukalo moved out of range.
Kaukalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akesson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kaukalo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaukalo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaukalo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaukalo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akesson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaukalo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Akesson scrambles back to his feet.
Kaukalo connects with a stiff jab that staggers Akesson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pekka Kaukalo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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216 lbs
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220 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Narushima sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryo Narushima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Narushima tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Narushima lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Narushima moves away and avoids it.
Narushima is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Narushima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Narushima with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narushima misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Narushima misses with a head kick.
Narushima misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Narushima wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smith manages to pass to side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Narushima is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narushima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Narushima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Narushima keeps working.
Narushima actively working from the bottom here.
Smith thows a huge punch but Narushima dodges it nicely.
Narushima knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Narushima tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
My spies in LOD: Xtreme MMA inform me that Smith has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Smith frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The referee warns Narushima that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A nice elbow there by Smith .
Narushima is rocked!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Oh Narushima is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Narushima might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith drops a big elbow. That's hurt Narushima! More shots from Smith and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Smith !
Our winner, Stan Smith , 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Escargesa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smack My Bitch Up. 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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24
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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30
197 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Fardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Escargesa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fardy scores with a hook.
Escargesa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escargesa misses with a double jab
enabling Fardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Escargesa throws a right and a left that Fardy avoids nicely.
Escargesa checks a leg kick.
Escargesa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fardy can pounce on him.
Escargesa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
Escargesa slips a jab from Fardy.
Fardy moves away from the strike by Escargesa.
Escargesa misses the shot to the body.
Fardy blocks a jab.
Fardy wants to slow Escargesa down by chopping away at his legs.
Escargesa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vincent Escargesa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fardy is looking to chop away at Escargesa's legs.
Escargesa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fardy.
Escargesa throws a body punch but Fardy moves out of range.
Escargesa misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Fardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy throws a body punch but Escargesa moves out of range.
Escargesa misses with the combination.
Fardy staying out of range there.
Fardy scores with a head kick. Escargesa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Escargesa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fardy. Fardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fardy slips a straight right by Escargesa.
Fardy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fardy ducks under a wild hook from Escargesa.
Fardy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Escargesa just manages to avoid it.
Escargesa throws a good cross that connects.
Fardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escargesa. That did some damage!
Escargesa throws out a loose jab but Fardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escargesa digs a good hook to Fardy's body.
Fardy throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escargesa moves out of range as Fardy strikes.
Escargesa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fardy throwing a counter right hand but Escargesa manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Fardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fardy clobbers Escargesa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escargesa throws a hook to the side of Fardy's head but Fardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fardy throws a shot from downtown. Escargesa moves away and avoids it.
Escargesa throws a big shot that misses.
Escargesa looks to throw the jab but Fardy is out of range.
A left and a right from Escargesa both land. Nice combination.
Fardy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escargesa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Escargesa.
Escargesa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fardy moves away.
Fardy is looking to counter punch.
Fardy scores with a head kick. Escargesa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escargesa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Escargesa moves out of range of the body kick from Fardy.
Escargesa throws a body punch but Fardy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escargesa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fardy looks for the body kick but Escargesa saw that one coming.
Escargesa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Escargesa loads up on a big right hand but Fardy slips the punch.
Fardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fardy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escargesa.
A jab from Escargesa misses.
Fardy throws a lazy body kick
and Escargesa counters with a stiff right hand.
Escargesa ducks under a wild hook from Fardy.
Escargesa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escargesa moves out of range of the body kick.
Fardy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escargesa misses with a looping left.
Escargesa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fardy misses with a hook. Escargesa ducked under it nicely.
Escargesa throws a big shot that misses.
Fardy tried to counter with a leg kick but Escargesa avoided it.
Escargesa throws a shot from downtown. Fardy moves away and avoids it.
Fardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escargesa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fardy has time to react.
Escargesa misses with a looping right.
Escargesa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fardy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A bone on bone clash there as Escargesa blocks the leg kick.
Escargesa cracks Fardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fardy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Escargesa's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Escargesa.
Escargesa avoids a kick to the body.
Escargesa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fardy.
Fardy misses with a looping left.
Escargesa throws a right hand that Fardy ducks under and follows up with a left that Fardy also avoids with ease.
Escargesa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fardy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escargesa.
Fardy walks into a straight right hand from Escargesa.
Fardy throws a nice head kick!
Escargesa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Escargesa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Escargesa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fardy thows a body kick. Escargesa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Escargesa misses with a two punch combination.
Escargesa lands a jab to the nose.
Fardy lands a body shot.
Fardy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fardy.
Escargesa throws the left hand but Fardy avoids the punch easily.
Fardy slips a jab from Escargesa.
Fardy misses with a head kick.
Escargesa looks to land a combination but Fardy avoids it well.
Vincent Escargesa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fardy scores with a head kick. Escargesa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escargesa misses with a body punch
and Fardy counters with a one-two to the body.
Fardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Escargesa.
Fardy drops his hands momentarily and Escargesa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy lands a high kick!
Escargesa is rocked!
Escargesa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vincent Escargesa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fardy is looking to slow Escargesa down with leg kicks.
Escargesa misses with a wild combination.
Escargesa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fardy takes one on the button.
Escargesa jabs Fardy right on the nose. Fardy blinks but takes it well.
Fardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escargesa lands an overhand right.
Fardy is rocked!
Escargesa closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Fardy out cold! Fardy corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vincent Escargesa!
After winning the bout, Vincent Escargesa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaius Garcius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Ellenbogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcius comes into the arena with Here we are Juggernaut by Coheed and Cambria blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaius Garcius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seymour Ellenbogen!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Garcius.
Ellenbogen tries to buck Garcius off but Garcius is having none of it.
Ellenbogen is still trying to improve position.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcius.
Garcius working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcius.
Garcius trying to control the action but Ellenbogen is working from the bottom.
Ellenbogen is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellenbogen dodges the ground and pound from Garcius.
Ellenbogen tries to bench press Garcius off him but Garcius keeps the position.
Garcius is looking to take a break and control but Ellenbogen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius 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.
Garcius throws a strike aimed at the side of Ellenbogen's head but Ellenbogen avoids it well.
Garcius misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Garcius.
Ellenbogen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ellenbogen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcius's best efforts.
Garcius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Garcius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ellenbogen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garcius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcius controlling the action here.
Garcius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ellenbogen for as long as he can get away with.
Garcius winds up and cracks Ellenbogen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ellenbogen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Garcius works over Ellenbogen with some ground and pound from guard.
Garcius is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ellenbogen trying to keep a closed guard but Garcius is proving a slippery customer.
Garcius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ellenbogen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ellenbogen, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcius wanted to stand there but Ellenbogen had control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garcius throws a series of punches but Ellenbogen avoids them all with ease.
Ellenbogen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
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.
Garcius fails to land with a series of punches.
Ellenbogen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garcius misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellenbogen takes a swing at Garcius's ribcage but misses.
Garcius shoots in looking for a takedown but Ellenbogen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Garcius's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Garcius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left and a right from Garcius both land. Nice combination.
Nice sprawl there from Ellenbogen as Garcius shoots in.
Garcius changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ellenbogen tries to avoid it but Garcius manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ellenbogen to the ground. Ellenbogen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaius Garcius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Garcius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ellenbogen looking for a guillotine here but Garcius defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellenbogen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaius Garcius dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garcius shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ellenbogen is trying to defend but Garcius finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jaius Garcius overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ellenbogen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Garcius working Ellenbogen over with strikes.
Ellenbogen wants to improve his position but Garcius is controlling well.
Garcius thows a huge punch but Ellenbogen dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellenbogen wants to improve his position but Garcius is controlling well.
Garcius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ellenbogen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcius lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcius controlling the pace.
Ellenbogen gets back to full guard.
Garcius distracts Ellenbogen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellenbogen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ellenbogen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ellenbogen wants to pass to mount but Garcius is defending the position.
Garcius is trying to stand up here but Ellenbogen is controlling him well.
Ellenbogen trying to control from half guard but Garcius is working away.
Garcius is trying to maintain the position but Ellenbogen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Garcius is trying to stand up here but Ellenbogen is controlling him well.
Garcius is trying to get back to full guard.
Ellenbogen wants to pass to mount but Garcius is defending the position.
Garcius is looking to escape.
Ellenbogen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Garcius wants to get back to his feet.
Garcius is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcius moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius keeping moving, preventing Ellenbogen from controlling successfully.
Garcius looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcius is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Garcius changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ellenbogen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Garcius fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaius Garcius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcius misses with a series of wild punches.
Ellenbogen misses with a body shot.
Garcius throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Ellenbogen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Garcius closes the distance but Ellenbogen moves to the side
and Ellenbogen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellenbogen blocks the body kick.
Ellenbogen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcius defends it well.
Garcius looks for a takedown but Ellenbogen sprawls well.
Garcius throws a push kick but Ellenbogen slaps the foot to one side.
Ellenbogen throws a body punch but Garcius moves out of range.
Garcius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ellenbogen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcius scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ellenbogen manages to mount him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcius really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcius is squirming around, avoiding Ellenbogen's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellenbogen won't let Garcius get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Garcius bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaius Garcius 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ellenbogen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garcius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ellenbogen takes one to the side of the head.
Ellenbogen swinging wildly here.
Garcius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcius throws a head kick that Ellenbogen semi-blocks.
Ellenbogen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garcius throws out the jab.
No joy there for Garcius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ellenbogen tries for a takedown but Garcius sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garcius throws a nice looking combination but Ellenbogen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcius scores with a takedown into Ellenbogen's guard.
Garcius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcius trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellenbogen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ellenbogen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garcius defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellenbogen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garcius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcius slips nicely into half guard.
Ellenbogen trying to hold on to Garcius's head to control him but Garcius postures up.
Ellenbogen is trying to get back to full guard.
Seymour Ellenbogen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcius seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ellenbogen wants to improve his position but Garcius is controlling well.
Garcius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garcius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Garcius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ellenbogen wants to control but Garcius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcius is taking a breather. Ellenbogen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ellenbogen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcius slows the pace down in half guard.
Garcius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ellenbogen keeps working.
Garcius not doing much here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Garcius wants to slow Ellenbogen down by chopping away at his legs.
Ellenbogen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcius defends it well.
Garcius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Garcius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Garcius.
Ellenbogen tries to get to full guard but Garcius has control of the leg.
Garcius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ellenbogen is trying to maintain the position but Garcius is very close to passing his half guard.
Garcius is looking to take a break and control but Ellenbogen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellenbogen wants to get back to full guard but Garcius has passed into side control.
Ellenbogen tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaius Garcius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garcius, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaius Garcius!
Jaius Garcius 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 Giordano Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno comes into the arena with Preliator blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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32
265 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
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280 lbs
30 - 14 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giordano Bruno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John Bourne!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourne thows a body kick. Bruno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bruno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like John Bourne has been cut.
Bruno looks to score with a jab to the body but Bourne is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruno.
A cross from Bourne lands.
Bruno misses with an uppercut. Bourne saw that one coming.
Bruno throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bourne counters with a leg kick.
Bourne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bruno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruno connects with a leg kick. Bourne looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bourne misses with a body shot.
Bruno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bruno on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bruno ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bourne lands with a nice body punch.
Bourne lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bruno takes a step back to recover.
Bruno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bourne.
Bourne misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bourne finds it's way through Bruno's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
Bourne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruno.
Bruno wants to land a leg kick but Bourne is out of range.
Bourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruno was well out of range. Poor timing from Bourne.
Bruno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourne.
Bourne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Bruno finds it's way through Bourne's defenses.
Bruno ducks under a wild hook from Bourne.
Bourne throws a jab when Bruno was well out of range.
Bourne falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bruno counters with a low kick, right behind Bourne 's knee.
Bruno connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Bruno as he connects with a hook.
Bourne avoids the head kick by Bruno.
Bourne feints a counter leg kick.
Bruno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bourne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruno misses with an uppercut
and Bourne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bourne is out of range.
Bruno rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bourne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Giordano Bruno has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bourne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bruno's head backwards.
A low kick from Bruno misses
and Bourne counters with a body kick that stops Bruno in his tracks momentarily.
Jab from Bourne.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bourne moves away.
Bruno checks the leg kick.
Bruno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruno is rocked!
Bourne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruno doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Bruno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruno is breathing heavily.
Bourne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruno seems to have got his legs back now.
Bourne drops Bruno with a big left hand! Bruno is injured, injured bad! Bourne jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bourne!
John Bourne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaBeouf has chosen Riptide as his entrance music. Shia LaBeouf is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wright throws a jab when LaBeouf was well out of range.
LaBeouf lands with a good body shot.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
LaBeouf scores with a hook to the body. Wright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that LaBeouf 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.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Wright.
LaBeouf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wright pinned against the cage. Wright gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
LaBeouf lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
LaBeouf throws a nice looking combination but Wright bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from LaBeouf misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaBeouf with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
LaBeouf connects with a looping right hand.
LaBeouf looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but LaBeouf manages to avoid it.
LaBeouf slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
LaBeouf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright looks to throw the jab but LaBeouf is out of range.
LaBeouf slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Wright 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.
Wright is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Wright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
LaBeouf displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Wright.
LaBeouf replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wright blocks it well.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
LaBeouf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for LaBeouf.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Payton Wright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright scores with a hook.
A cross from LaBeouf lands.
Wright looks to land a left hand but LaBeouf moved out of range nicely.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Wright gets caught flat footed, as LaBeouf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaBeouf stopping the sweep attempt from Wright.
Wright wants to get back to his feet but LaBeouf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
LaBeouf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaBeouf is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wright wants to get back to his feet but LaBeouf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
LaBeouf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
LaBeouf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
LaBeouf with a nice head shot there.
Wright is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst LaBeouf is controlling him.
LaBeouf trying to control the position from guard on top but Wright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LaBeouf with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
LaBeouf with a flurry of punches that miss.
LaBeouf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wright working a defensive guard here.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wright keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
Wright controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Payton Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LaBeouf feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
LaBeouf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Wright lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payton Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Wright finds it's way through LaBeouf's defenses.
Good exchange - LaBeouf coming out on top.
Wright misses with a straight right.
Wright misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaBeouf! But no joy.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaBeouf unleashes a big counter combination but Wright bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LaBeouf can pounce on him.
Payton Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright lands a nice shot that snaps LaBeouf's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright tries to land a front kick but LaBeouf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.
LaBeouf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but LaBeouf slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a straight right.
LaBeouf misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by LaBeouf.
Wright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LaBeouf shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. LaBeouf showed some decent athleticism there.
LaBeouf throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
LaBeouf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LaBeouf is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from LaBeouf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf prevents Wright from standing back up.
LaBeouf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
LaBeouf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright tries to regain full guard. Instead though, LaBeouf has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
LaBeouf lands a big elbow.
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!
LaBeouf landing strikes from the mount and Wright is in trouble!
LaBeouf landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf cracks Wright with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LaBeouf cracks Wright with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
LaBeouf working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Shia LaBeouf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wright is trying to escape the mount.
LaBeouf working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LaBeouf scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wright?
LaBeouf trying to control but Wright is having none of it.
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
LaBeouf connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
LaBeouf pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
LaBeouf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaBeouf lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wright tries to buck LaBeouf off but he can't manage it.
LaBeouf lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
LaBeouf punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wright working to try and regain half guard.
Wright is trying to stand.
LaBeouf with the ground and pound from mount.
LaBeouf with shots to the head and body - Wright looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wright is bucking up trying to escape but LaBeouf cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
LaBeouf raining down hammerfists from mount.
LaBeouf lands a couple of good shots and Wright has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wright is rocked!
Wright covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shia LaBeouf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wright misses with a double jab
and LaBeouf counters with a solid body kick.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright throws out a loose jab but LaBeouf uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaBeouf moves out of range of the strikes.
LaBeouf throws a body kick that misses.
LaBeouf slips under a jab from Wright.
A little jabbing left from LaBeouf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wright slaps away a takedown attempt from LaBeouf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LaBeouf lands with a nice body punch.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
LaBeouf dodges the punch combination from Wright.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaBeouf counters with a straight right hand.
LaBeouf scores with a shot to the body.
Wright throws the left hand but LaBeouf avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
LaBeouf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
LaBeouf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wright doesn't seem bothered though.
LaBeouf throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
LaBeouf looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
LaBeouf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LaBeouf throws out a loose jab but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. LaBeouf eats them both and turns towards Wright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
LaBeouf digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Good work by LaBeouf as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaBeouf misses with a wild body shot.
LaBeouf slips under a jab.
LaBeouf misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a one two combo.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright lands with a cross.
LaBeouf throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wright on the side of the head.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
LaBeouf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
LaBeouf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
LaBeouf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LaBeouf works Wright's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Wright misses.
LaBeouf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Wright missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaBeouf ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
A little jabbing left from LaBeouf on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
LaBeouf looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright throws a hook but LaBeouf avoids it easily.
LaBeouf looks to land a combination. Wright sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wright avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf lands a nice looking body shot.
Wright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LaBeouf.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaBeouf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wright throws a lazy right hand but LaBeouf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LaBeouf connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf darts in looking for a takedown but Wright gets double underhooks and turns LaBeouf into the cage.
Payton Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
LaBeouf throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright avoids the head kick by LaBeouf.
Wright throws a hook but LaBeouf blocks it.
Wright walks into a straight right hand from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling LaBeouf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBeouf showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wright duly obliges.
LaBeouf shoots in and drives through. Wright sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Payton Wright did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Wright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wright throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wright misses with a straight right.
LaBeouf misses with the combination.
LaBeouf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
LaBeouf bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Wright's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
LaBeouf grinds an elbow into Wright's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaBeouf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wright to see if he's OK.
Wright struggling a bit here.
LaBeouf lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf scoring with punches and elbows.
LaBeouf cracks Wright with a big right hand but Wright just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wright tries to improve position but can't.
Wright is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LaBeouf off and has taken his back!
LaBeouf trying to get back to his feet but Wright is in full control for now.
LaBeouf just trying to survive but Wright is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
LaBeouf is in bad spot here.
LaBeouf trying to control the action but Wright just sinks the hooks in.
Wright doesn't have the hooks in and LaBeouf manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is working Wright over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wright can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaBeouf controls the pace.
LaBeouf lands a couple of elbows.
LaBeouf lands a couple of digs.
Wright looking to hit a scissor sweep but LaBeouf is one step ahead there.
LaBeouf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wright's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaBeouf throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
LaBeouf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wright keeping moving, preventing LaBeouf from controlling successfully.
Wright wants to stand and escape but LaBeouf is having none of it.
LaBeouf trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wright kicks LaBeouf off and gets to his feet.
Wright throws a head kick but LaBeouf moves out of range.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and LaBeouf finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Horrible takedown attempt by LaBeouf or perhaps it was just good defense by Wright, which made it look bad.
LaBeouf fails with the takedown.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright stuffs the takedown attempt from LaBeouf. LaBeouf gets slowly back to his feet.
Payton Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
LaBeouf checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wright throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaBeouf moves out of range as Wright strikes.
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!
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and LaBeouf counters with a nice body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wright. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by LaBeouf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Shia LaBeouf will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
LaBeouf slips a jab and a cross from Wright.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by LaBeouf!
LaBeouf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
A big right from Wright misses.
LaBeouf jabs Wright right on the nose. Wright blinks but takes it well.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LaBeouf changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LaBeouf scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaBeouf working the ground and pound.
LaBeouf working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
LaBeouf scoring with punches and elbows.
LaBeouf in side control, throwing shots but Wright defends.
Wright gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wright is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf is trying to work for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Wright wants to get back to his feet.
LaBeouf not doing much here.
LaBeouf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
LaBeouf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LaBeouf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
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.
Wright is concentrating on defense, preventing LaBeouf from advancing position.
LaBeouf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
LaBeouf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
LaBeouf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
LaBeouf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
LaBeouf prevents Wright from improving his position.
Wright wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
LaBeouf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As LaBeouf looks to move away, Wright throws a big counter combo bu LaBeouf just gets out of the way.
LaBeouf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from LaBeouf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wright.
A thudding body kick lands there by LaBeouf!
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright throws a leg kick but LaBeouf checks it.
LaBeouf scores with a decent looking hook.
Wright throws a jab when LaBeouf was well out of range.
LaBeouf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
LaBeouf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
A big right from Wright misses.
LaBeouf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
LaBeouf staying out of range there.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaBeouf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a right hand that LaBeouf ducks under and follows up with a left that LaBeouf also avoids with ease.
LaBeouf misses with a series of wild punches.
LaBeouf throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LaBeouf lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
LaBeouf throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Wright lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright missing with a left hand there. LaBeouf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaBeouf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
LaBeouf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wright manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wright kicks LaBeouf off and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Payton Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think LaBeouf has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Payton Wright!
Payton Wright retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Payton Wright thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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