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Destiny 109: Armageddon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert Anastasia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichi Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anastasia might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cold As Ice. Yakuza has chosen The Legend of Zelda, Overworld as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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112 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Albert Anastasia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ichi Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasia feints and as Yakuza raises his hands in defense, Anastasia changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anastasia working some strikes from top position.
Anastasia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yakuza's head.
Yakuza looks winded!
Anastasia's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anastasia's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anastasia stands up over Yakuza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yakuza is rocked!
Anastasia loads up on a big left hand. Yakuza felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Anastasia looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yakuza can't hide his disappointment, as Anastasia celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Anastasia!
After winning the bout, Albert Anastasia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ichi Yakuza spoke after the fight, saying 'This has not been honorable. Seppuku!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JunJun Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Claudio Demaestri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JunJun Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Claudio Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones pushes Demaestri up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones has picked Demaestri up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jones stands up out of the half guard.
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Demaestri wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Demaestri is looking to improve his position.
Demaestri actively working from the bottom here.
Jones stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Demaestri to get to his feet.
Claudio Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demaestri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Demaestri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
Demaestri drops Jones with a nice combination! Demaestri dives into Jones's guard, looking to finish!
Jones is rocked!
Demaestri trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Demaestri drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Demaestri off! Demaestri jumps back into Jones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Demaestri is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Demaestri is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Demaestri is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Demaestri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Demaestri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones is looking to stand up but Demaestri won't let him.
Demaestri has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jones should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Demaestri has tightened it up now! Jones should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Claudio Demaestri!
After the fight, Claudio Demaestri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ask Fairchild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairchild comes to the cage accompanied by Jesse & Joy - Llorar. Fernando has chosen Miss Jackson as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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208 lbs
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204 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ask Fairchild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manny Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fairchild stuffs the takedown attempt from Fernando. Fernando gets slowly back to his feet.
Fairchild drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernando sprawls and moves away.
Fairchild throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Fairchild misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fernando.
Fairchild drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fernando sprawls and moves away.
Fernando looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ask Fairchild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Fernando.
Fernando has a takedown stuffed.
Fairchild tries to counter with a takedown but Fernando is quick to defend against it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fernando.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fernando goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fairchild has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fernando but great work by Fairchild.
Fairchild landing strikes.
Fernando told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fairchild works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fairchild really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairchild trying to control the position but Fernando is working away.
Fairchild scoring with punches and elbows.
Fernando misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Fairchild working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Fairchild is looking to take a break and control but Fernando is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fairchild scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fernando to see if he's OK.
Fairchild scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairchild looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fernando is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairchild tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fairchild has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fairchild taking a breather here.
Fernando manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fairchild's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fairchild slips a nice elbow through Fernando's hands, connecting with Fernando's forehead.
Fernando wants to get back to full guard.
Fernando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fairchild working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fairchild looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando wants to improve his position but Fairchild is controlling well.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fairchild tries to pass to full mount but Fernando defends it.
Fairchild is working for a submission of some sort.
Fairchild sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is looking to improve his position.
Fernando looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fernando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fairchild is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernando is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fernando avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fairchild.
Fernando looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernando actively working from the bottom here.
Fairchild is controlling the pace.
Fairchild 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.
Fernando manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fernando 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.
Fernando escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairchild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairchild with a nice head shot there.
Fairchild is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fairchild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fairchild content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fernando working a defensive guard here.
Fernando has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fairchild 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 Fernando.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ask Fairchild dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice takedown defense from Fairchild. No joy for Fernando on that attempt.
Fairchild appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Fairchild's head coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Fairchild, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairchild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
No luck for Fernando with that takedown attempt.
Fairchild throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernando was covering up waiting for the punch and Fairchild finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fairchild trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernando is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fairchild is in close to Fernando's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fernando is looking for a sweep.
Fernando takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Fernando's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fernando is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fairchild scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fairchild slips a nice elbow through Fernando's hands, connecting with Fernando's forehead.
Fernando tries to roll over but Fairchild keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fairchild connects with a nice short shot to Fernando's temple.
Fairchild is keen to just control but Fernando is a slippery customer.
Fairchild missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fairchild 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.
Fairchild landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fernando looking for submissions off his back.
Fernando trying to hold on to Fairchild's head to control him but Fairchild postures up.
Fairchild lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fernando avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fairchild.
Fernando is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairchild pulls his head out easily.
Fairchild is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fernando is refusing to be controlled, as Fairchild sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairchild prevents Fernando from improving his position.
Fairchild drops an elbow to the side of Fernando's head.
Fernando is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fairchild scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fernando is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fairchild scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fairchild wants to pass the guard but Fernando is defending well.
Fernando wants to control but Fairchild is keeping busy.
Fairchild is nestled in close to Fernando, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fairchild winds up and cracks Fernando with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fairchild working over Fernando with some ground and pound. Fernando looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando trying to control from the bottom.
Fairchild lands strikes from half guard.
Fernando is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairchild pulls his head out easily.
Fairchild controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fairchild lands a nice short elbow.
Fernando has hold of Fairchild's hands but Fairchild slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fernando is trying to stand back up but Fairchild is controlling him
Fairchild has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fairchild working Fernando over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fairchild looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fairchild dominating with strikes here.
Fairchild can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fernando is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ask Fairchild dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fernando tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairchild sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernando somewhat.
Fairchild changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fairchild throws a body punch but Fernando moves out of range.
Fernando looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Fernando from controlling successfully.
Fairchild wants to sweep here but Fernando controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild is controlling Fernando's posture.
Fernando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernando tries to free his leg and advance position but Fairchild is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernando content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Fairchild has locked up a guillotine! Fairchild's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fernando is holding on here and Fairchild must be using up a lot of energy. Fernando has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Fairchild gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ask Fairchild!
A relieved looking Ask Fairchild thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Manny Fernando was interviewed post fight and said 'Well done sir, you have beaten me. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Rootmans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Eye Of The Tiger. Rootmans is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Busta Rhymes - Put your hands where my eyes can see. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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225 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernst Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erick Rootmans!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young ducks under a wild hook from Rootmans.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Rootmans manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Rootmans.
Rootmans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Young looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Young tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rootmans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Young regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is looking to improve his position.
Rootmans stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young looks like he's trying to stand up.
Young wants to control but Rootmans is keeping busy.
Rootmans prevents Young from standing back up.
Young is trying to maintain the position but Rootmans is very close to passing his half guard.
Rootmans content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Young is trying to stand back up but Rootmans is controlling him
Rootmans wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Rootmans seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rootmans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Rootmans sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rootmans gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Young counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rootmans doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Rootmans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rootmans is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rootmans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rootmans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young lands a nice hook to Rootmans's body. Rootmans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rootmans throws a body kick that misses.
Young is looking for a counter combo.
Rootmans throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ernst Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young takes a swing at Rootmans's ribcage but misses.
Rootmans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rootmans showed some decent athleticism there.
Young is controlling Rootmans's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rootmans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Young tries to roll over but Rootmans keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Rootmans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rootmans working the head and body with strikes.
Young moves into full guard.
Young keeping moving, preventing Rootmans from controlling successfully.
Young wants to sweep here but Rootmans controlling him for the moment.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Young preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Young dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rootmans closes the distance but Young moves to the side
and Young counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Rootmans.
Young blocks the body kick.
Rootmans staying out of range there.
Young walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rootmans.
Rootmans clinches.
Young can't find room to land a body shot as Rootmans controls the action.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but Young blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young working aggressively here.
A short left from Young.
Rootmans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Young wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rootmans has him pressed against the cage.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Young lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rootmans backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rootmans. Rootmans circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rootmans misses with a wild combination.
Young lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rootmans tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.
Young misses the jab.
Rootmans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rootmans gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Young.
Young connects with a looping right hand.
Young fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rootmans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Rootmans tries to land a front kick but Young steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rootmans tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rootmans somewhat.
Young is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Young stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Young wants it to stay on the feet.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Rootmans looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rootmans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Young being controlled for a moment.
Young wants to control but Rootmans postures up.
Young tries to buck Rootmans off but Rootmans is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans prevents Young from escaping the position.
Young trying to remain calm as Rootmans controls from the top position.
Young is trying to control Rootmans's posture but Rootmans avoids it.
Rootmans wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Young tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rootmans wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rootmans wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rootmans darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Rootmans sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rootmans sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
Young is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rootmans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rootmans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Young has his hands clasped together around Rootmans's back. He's all about the action.
Rootmans is taking a breather. Young 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Young dominated that second round.
That's time! Young's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Young lands with an overhand left.
Nice sprawl there from Young as Rootmans shoots in.
Rootmans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Erick Rootmans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rootmans drives through and clinches with Young against the cage.
Rootmans drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rootmans can do to turn this around?
Young is trying to break the clinch but Rootmans has him pressed against the cage.
Young misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rootmans's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rootmans misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rootmans tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ernst Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erick Rootmans.
Rootmans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rootmans lands a knee to the head.
Young is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rootmans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Young is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rootmans cracks the inside of Young's front leg.
Rootmans misses with a takedown attempt
and Young counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rootmans thinking.
Erick Rootmans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rootmans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rootmans has closed the distance and engaged Young in a clinch.
Young tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rootmans's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rootmans keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young's efforts to push away.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rootmans moves away from the strike by Young.
Rootmans clinches.
Rootmans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Young blocks it with crossed arms.
Young breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Rootmans does no damage.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ernst Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rootmans doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rootmans walks into a jab.
Rootmans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rootmans throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Ernst Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Young.
Rootmans fails with a takedown attempt.
Young misses with a looping left.
Rootmans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rootmans tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rootmans drives through with a takedown into guard.
Young is pulling down on Rootmans's head. It's preventing any offense from Rootmans, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rootmans prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Rootmans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Rootmans is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Rootmans is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Young bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rootmans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Rootmans with that takedown attempt.
Erick Rootmans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rootmans wants to clinch.
Rootmans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young lands a nice looking body shot.
Rootmans shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Young is trying to defend but Rootmans finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 Ernst Young.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Young, 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernst Young!
An out of breath Ernst Young thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rasputin Erasmus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erasmus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rasputin. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rasputin Erasmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erasmus keeps the fight on the outside.
Erasmus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ballantine.
Erasmus lands a head shot.
Ballantine misses with a double jab.
Ballantine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Erasmus misses with a low kick.
Erasmus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ballantine has Erasmus up against the cage in a clinch.
Erasmus is trying to break the clinch but Ballantine is controlling him.
Ballantine keeps control of Erasmus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Erasmus fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Erasmus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ballantine has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Erasmus is trying to force a seperation but Ballantine has the dominant position.
Erasmus wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballantine tries to work over Erasmus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Erasmus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Erasmus has had enough of the clinch but Ballantine keeps him there for the moment.
Erasmus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Erasmus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Erasmus scores with a jab to the head.
Ballantine walks into a jab.
Ballantine wants to clinch.
Ballantine tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Erasmus defends well and Ballantine ends up having to push Erasmus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Erasmus drops Ballantine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ballantine looks back up at him and smiles so Erasmus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ballantine is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballantine leaves his chin hanging out and Erasmus seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Ballantine crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rasputin Erasmus!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Camora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raf Camora!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camora explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camora manages to avoid it.
Machado seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Camora misses with a body kick.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camora checks it well.
Camora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Camora throws a lazy body kick
and Machado holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Machado tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Camora avoids it.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Camora has a couple of punches blocked by Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Camora fails to land.
Camora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Machado cracks Camora with a nice body shot.
Machado is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camora is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camora is working Machado over against the cage.
Machado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Camora misses with a punch on the inside.
Camora pushes Machado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Camora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado misses with a few strikes there.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camora.
Camora is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Camora misses with a kick to the body.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Camora throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Machado.
Camora throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camora throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Camora looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Camora is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camora checks the leg kick.
Machado misses with a jab, cross combination.
Camora bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Camora connects with a crisp jab.
Camora slips a straight right by Machado.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camora misses with a kick to the body.
Camora throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A clash of legs there as Camora blocks the low kick.
Machado attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Camora off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado misses with a leg kick.
Camora lands with a kick to the ribs.
Machado with a nice cross.
Camora throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Camora throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Camora backpedaling.
A nice inside leg kick there by Camora. That's going to slow Machado down.
Camora lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Camora blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Camora takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Camora looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Machado clobbers Camora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Machado connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Camora manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Camora steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Camora's leg but Camora calmly moves out of range.
Machado moves out of range of the leg kick from Camora.
Camora throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Camora.
Camora thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Machado if he has to take too many more of those.
Camora slips a jab and a cross from Machado.
Machado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Camora. Camora circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Camora - the referee stops the clock and Machado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Camora. Machado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Camora can pounce on him.
Camora checks a leg kick.
Camora is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camora looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Camora.
Machado thuds a left hand into Camora's body.
Camora throws a body shot but no joy.
Camora avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Camora is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Camora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Camora avoids the body shot from Machado.
Camora loads up on a big right hand but Machado slips the punch.
Machado blocks a leg kick.
Camora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camora throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Camora tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado swings for the body but Camora moves out of range.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Camora.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Camora.
Machado throws a push kick but Camora slaps the foot to one side.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Camora throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
As Camora tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Camora manages to avoid the attempt.
Camora fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado takes a swing at Camora's ribcage but misses.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Camora pushes him off.
Machado punishes Camora's body with a nice straight punch.
Machado throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado 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.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Camora counters with a low kick, right behind Machado 's knee.
Camora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Camora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado throws the left hand but Camora avoids the punch easily.
Camora looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Camora ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Camora flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Camora walks into a left hand.
It looks like Raf Camora has been cut.
Machado scores with a nice right hand.
Camora checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camora misses with a body kick.
Machado lands with a straight right. Camora didn't see that one coming.
Machado checks a low kick from Camora.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camora's head backwards.
Camora lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Camora. That's going to slow Machado down.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado throws a leg kick
and Camora counters with an outside leg kick.
Camora lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Camora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Camora pushes Machado away with a front kick.
Camora throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
Machado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machado throws a leg kick but Camora checks it.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Camora checks it well.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camora.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Manny Machado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Camora breaks away and moves out of range.
Camora scoring well with a low kick there.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Machado cracks the inside of Camora's front leg.
Machado checks a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Camora swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Machado attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Camora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
Camora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Camora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Donk. Camora catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
Camora walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Camora doesn't seem bothered though.
Camora tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Camora scores with a punch to the head.
Camora throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado throws a body punch but Camora moves out of range.
Camora avoids the body shot from Machado.
Camora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camora throws a body shot but no joy.
Camora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Machado.
Camora on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camora stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Machado.
Manny Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Camora throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machado fires out a quick counter leg kick but Camora just manages to avoid it.
Machado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Camora throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raf Camora's cut.
That's time! Machado's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Camora throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado throws a body punch but Camora moves out of range.
Camora thinks about the counter body kick.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Camora throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Camora tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Camora counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Camora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Camora misses with a straight left.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camora manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camora delivers a nice body kick.
Machado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Camora blocks the leg kick.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Camora takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Camora is out of range.
Camora uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machado tries to land a leg kick but Camora saw it coming and moves away.
Machado backing away here, and Camora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Camora pushes him off.
Machado backing away here, and Camora unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Machado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machado 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Camora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camora lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camora fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
Camora misses with a low kick.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Camora and move into the clinch.
Machado misses with a low kick as Camora jumps back.
Camora throws a leg kick but Machado checks it.
Machado clobbers Camora with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raf Camora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camora.
Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Camora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camora is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Machado misses the target.
Machado lands the left hand.
Machado thows a leg kick but Camora checks it
and Camora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Camora.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camora.
Camora connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Camora, as that shot connected.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Machado misses with a two punch combination.
Camora swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Machado steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Camora is out of range.
Camora tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected.
Camora misses with a straight right.
Camora throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado counters with a leg kick.
Camora keeps Machado at a distance using the push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Camora.
Camora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado appears to be looking for a big counter.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Camora throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado throws a leg kick but Camora checks it.
Manny Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machado checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Camora throws a low kick, looking for Machado's leg but Machado calmly moves out of range.
Machado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Camora takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Machado swings for the body but Camora moves out of range.
Machado lands with a right hand.
Camora throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camora avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Camora throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Machado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Camora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Camora shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camora attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
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 Manny Machado.
Well Machado 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 Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machado!
After the fight, Manny Machado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Murat Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen has chosen AC/DC - Big Gun as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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44
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155 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
29 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Murat Orgun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen moves out of range as Orgun strikes.
Orgun gets a clinch.
Orgun misses with a body punch.
Orgun missing with knees to the body.
Orgun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hansen blocks it with crossed arms.
Orgun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hansen blocks a body shot from Orgun.
Hansen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orgun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orgun is defending well.
Orgun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hansen avoids it.
Hansen is trying to drag Orgun to the mat but Orgun just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murat Orgun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hansen.
Orgun effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orgun scores a nice knee to the body.
Hansen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Orgun can't fight it off and eventually Hansen manages to take the fight to the floor. Orgun looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Orgun has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hansen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen avoiding damage as Orgun throws knees to the body.
Orgun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orgun tries a knee to the head but Hansen blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hansen 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.
Orgun will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hansen up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orgun obliges.
Hansen blocks an elbow strike.
Orgun missing with knees to the body.
Hansen wants to take the fight to the mat but Orgun manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Orgun.
Orgun swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Orgun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hansen avoiding damage as Orgun throws knees to the body.
Orgun landing knees to the body.
Orgun can't find room to land a body shot as Hansen controls the action.
Hansen avoiding damage as Orgun throws knees to the body.
Orgun throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hansen blocks it with crossed arms.
Orgun lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Orgun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orgun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orgun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hansen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Orgun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hansen is defending well for now.
Hansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hansen managing to block the knees to the body from Orgun.
Orgun is pressed up against the cage. Hansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Orgun down to the mat. Orgun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hansen.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orgun feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hansens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hansen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orgun throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hansen counters with a straight right hand.
Hansen throws a series of punches but Orgun moves out of range.
Hansen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Orgun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orgun throws a shot from downtown. Hansen moves away and avoids it.
Donk. Orgun catches Hansen right on the button with a cross.
Murat Orgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orgun takes the fight into the clinch.
Hansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Orgun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hansen avoiding damage as Orgun throws knees to the body.
Orgun unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Orgun tries to throw a body punch but Hansen avoids it by throwing Orgun back against the cage.
Hansen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orgun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Orgun tries a knee to the head but Hansen blocks it.
Hansen has Orgun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orgun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Orgun dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Orgun wants to clinch up but Hansen keeps it at a distance.
Hansen lands a leg kick that knocks Orgun off balance momentarily.
Orgun lands a body shot.
Hansen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Orgun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hansen's head.
Nice body punch from Orgun.
Hansen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Orgun just misses with a punch to the body.
Orgun clinches with his opponent.
Hansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orgun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orgun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hansen.
Hansen being controlled against the cage.
Orgun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Hansen managing to block the knees to the body from Orgun.
Orgun scores a nice knee to the body.
Murat Orgun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hansen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hansen blocks an uppercut.
Orgun trying to land knees to the body.
Orgun tries to work over Hansen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orgun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orgun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Hansen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Orgun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orgun throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun tries to land a knee to the head but Hansen blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orgun tries to land a knee to the head but Hansen blocks with his arms.
Orgun trying to land knees to the body.
Orgun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orgun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hansen.
Orgun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Orgun stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Murat Orgun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hansen.
Orgun trying to land knees to the body.
Orgun lands a good knee to the midsection. Hansen won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orgun trying to land knees to the body.
Hansen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Orgun is defending well.
Orgun misses with a body punch.
Orgun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun missing with knees to the body.
Orgun lands a knee to the body.
Hansen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Orgun manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hansen keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Orgun missing with knees to the body.
Orgun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orgun unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hansen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orgun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Orgun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hansen is defending well for now.
Orgun slows down the pace here.
Orgun lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun tries to land knees in the clinch but Hansen avoids the damage to the body.
Hansen avoids a wild elbow strike from Orgun.
Orgun tries to throw a body punch but Hansen avoids it by throwing Orgun back against the cage.
Orgun misses with a punch to the body.
Hansen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Orgun stalls.
Hansen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orgun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hansen is defending well for now.
Hansen manages to break the clinch.
Orgun doesn't manage to clinch there - Hansen circles away.
Orgun throws a right hand that misses
and Hansen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Murat Orgun dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Orgun looks to land a combination but Hansen avoids it well.
Orgun lands a right hook to the body.
Hansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orgun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen unleashes a big counter combination but Orgun bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Orgun bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hansen's head.
Hansen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hansen misses with a head kick.
Orgun is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
As Orgun backs off Hansen throws a huge counter combo but Orgun manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen throws a nice looking combination but Orgun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orgun has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Orgun throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice combination there by Hansen.
It looks like Murat Orgun has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orgun tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orgun throws a looping overhand right but Hansen ducks down to avoid it.
Hansen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hansen slips a jab from Orgun.
And Hansen responds with a good body kick, but Orgun manages to step out the way in time.
Orgun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansen.
Tim Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orgun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hansen moves away.
Hansen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orgun tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
A big right from Orgun misses.
Hansen staying out of range there.
Orgun scores with a jab. Hansen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Orgun fails to land with a series of punches.
Orgun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hansen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Orgun looks to land a right hand but Hansen moved out of range.
Hansen tries to keep at a distance but Orgun has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orgun just leaning against Hansen, taking a breather.
Orgun swings wildly with an uppercut but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Orgun stalling against the cage.
Orgun tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hansen avoids it.
Orgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orgun prevents the takedown attempt.
Orgun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hansen backwards.
Orgun prevents the takedown attempt.
Orgun tries to land knees in the clinch but Hansen avoids the damage to the body.
Orgun taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orgun after a bit of a struggle.
Murat Orgun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hansen.
Hansen being controlled against the cage.
Orgun wants to stall.
Hansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orgun throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murat Orgun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hansen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orgun gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansen prevents a body shot from Orgun.
Orgun crunches a lovely knee into Hansen's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orgun tries to land knees in the clinch but Hansen avoids the damage to the body.
Orgun lands a good knee to the midsection. Hansen won't want to take too many of those.
Hansen has Orgun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Orgun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Orgun.
Orgun connects with a knee to the head.
Orgun gets underhooks to prevent Hansen's takedown attempt.
Tim Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orgun presses Hansen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Murat Orgun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orgun 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murat Orgun!
A victorious Murat Orgun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jabber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J J Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Jabber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to J J Tucker's chin.
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26
165 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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164 lbs
15 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jim Jabber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, J J Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabber throws a body kick that misses.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker scores with a decent looking hook.
Tucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Jabber looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Tucker ducks under a wild hook from Jabber.
Tucker throws a head kick but Jabber moves out of range.
Tucker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jabber was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Tucker throws a wild body kick that Jabber sees coming a mile off.
Tucker misses with a kick to the body.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tucker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Jabber misses its intended target.
Jabber ducks under a wild hook from Tucker.
Tucker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tucker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jabber chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tucker can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabber misses with a few strikes there.
Tucker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabber moves away.
Tucker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jabber will feel that in the morning.
Tucker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jabber cracks Tucker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like J J Tucker has been cut.
Tucker throws a wild body kick that Jabber sees coming a mile off.
We've been told by Jabber's head coaches at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jabber looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
J J Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tucker. That's going to slow Jabber down.
Jabber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jabber.
Tucker dips to his left and cracks Jabber with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Jabber misses the target.
Tucker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jabber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jabber takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jabber 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabber avoids the body shot from Tucker.
That kick from Tucker tenderised Jabber's leg. Jabber is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jabber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tucker misses the shot to the body.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabber fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tucker is out of range.
Jabber lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabber scores with a nice head shot.
Tucker throws a jab when Jabber was well out of range.
Tucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jabber tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabber misses with a looping right.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Jabber.
Tucker lands with a straight right. Jabber didn't see that one coming.
Jabber throws a looping overhand right but Tucker ducks down to avoid it.
Tucker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tucker works the jab nicely.
Jabber moves out of range of the body kick.
Tucker defending well as Jabber loads up on a big left hand.
Jabber misses with a hook.
Tucker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Tucker lands but Jabber takes it in his stride.
Jabber throws a head kick that misses.
Tucker misses with a straight left.
Jabber throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Jabber checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jabber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tucker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tucker swings for the body but Jabber moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Jabber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jabber.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Jabber.
Jabber avoids the head kick by Tucker.
Jabber is looking to counter punch.
Tucker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tucker, right into the meat.
Tucker lands with a nice body kick.
Jabber throws a leg kick but Tucker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jabber. Those never looked like landing.
Jabber 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.
Tucker lands a leg kick that knocks Jabber off balance momentarily.
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!
Good leg kick by Tucker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jabber throws a push kick but Tucker slaps the foot to one side.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker tries to land a front kick but Jabber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker looks to score with a jab to the body but Jabber is just out of range.
Tucker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Jabber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tucker cracks a nice hook into Jabber's ribs.
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jabber throws out the jab.
Jabber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tucker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Tucker lands with a shot to the body.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tucker throws a leg kick but Jabber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jabber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jabber connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tucker. Tucker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tucker throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut there from Jabber.
Jabber darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jabber rather than just go for the knockout.
Jabber blocks a head kick by Tucker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tucker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J J Tucker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on J J Tucker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jabber.
Jabber loads up on a big right hand but Tucker slips the punch.
Jabber takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jabber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tucker throws a leg kick which misses Jabber's front leg but catches the back leg as Jabber tries to avoid it.
Tucker scoring well with a low kick there.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses.
Jabber is looking to counter with head kicks.
Tucker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tucker lands a slapping body shot.
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jabber misses with a wild body shot.
Jabber connects with a leg kick. Tucker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jabber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tucker lands a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker throws a head kick but Jabber moves out of range.
Jabber connects with a looping right hand.
Tucker cracks Jabber with an open hand slap.
Tucker throws a wild body kick that Jabber sees coming a mile off.
J J Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jabber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jabber connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabber steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.
Jabber throws a nice looking combination but Tucker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jabber throws out a loose jab but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jabber swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jabber thows a body kick. Tucker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jabber throws an overhand right that lands on Tucker's shoulder, as Tucker tries to avoid the shot.
Jabber throws a lazy right hand but Tucker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tucker misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tucker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jabber slips a straight right by Tucker.
Nice straight punches there by Jabber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jabber.
Tucker lands a jab.
Jabber will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tucker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jabber misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jabber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker tried to score with a low kick but Jabber checks it.
Tucker tries to land a front kick but Jabber steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tucker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jabber throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jabber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Jabber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker lands a high kick!
Jabber throws a head kick that misses.
Jabber throws a leg kick that misses.
Tucker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tucker tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabber looks to land a left hand but Tucker moved out of range nicely.
Tucker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jabber misses with a wild body shot.
Jabber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tucker. Tucker obviously looking to wear him down.
Jabber misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Tucker throws out a counter right but Jabber avoids it with no problem.
Tucker lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jabber will feel that in the morning.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tucker slips a jab from Jabber.
Tucker jabs Jabber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jabber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tucker.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabber manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabber appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tucker lands a right hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Tucker.
Tucker connects with an inside leg kick.
Tucker blocks a head kick by Jabber.
Jabber throws out a leg kick but Tucker moves out of range and Jabber only half commits.
Jabber is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tucker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Tucker.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tucker.
Jabber blocks a leg kick.
Tucker cracks Jabber with an open hand slap.
Tucker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tucker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tucker throws a fast counter high kick but Jabber manages to duck under it in time.
Tucker lands with a good body shot.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Jabber.
Jabber scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick from Tucker misses.
Jabber is looking to counter punch.
Jabber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jabber takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker slips under a jab.
Tucker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tucker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker throws a shot to the body.
Tucker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tucker misses with a body kick.
Jabber takes one to the side of the head.
Jabber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jabber throws a head kick that misses.
Jabber throws a right and a left that Tucker avoids nicely.
Tucker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jabber lands with a straight right. Tucker didn't see that one coming.
Tucker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tucker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jabber might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jabber moves out of range of the strikes.
Tucker takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tucker fakes the leg kick and cracks Jabber in the body.
Jabber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
J J Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on J J Tucker'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jabber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tucker thuds his shin into the meat of Jabber's side.
A swing and a miss from Jabber.
Jabber takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jabber moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Tucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jabber.
Jabber tries to clinch but Tucker is having none of it.
Jabber takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jabber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tucker thuds his shin into the meat of Jabber's side.
Tucker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Jabber wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tucker. Jabber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tucker throws a head kick that Jabber semi-blocks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tucker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jabber is rocked!
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Jabber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle, before Tucker throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jabber's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Tucker lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). J J Tucker!
J J Tucker decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Camel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Vadokowich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drop It Like It's Hot by Snoop Dog ft. Pharrell Williams . Vadokowich has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Will Camel had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will Camel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vadim Vadokowich!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vadokowich.
Vadokowich throws a jab when Camel was well out of range.
A jab from Vadokowich finds it's way through Camel's defenses.
Vadokowich throws a shot from downtown. Camel moves away and avoids it.
Vadokowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Camel.
Vadokowich misses with a hook.
Camel connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Camel.
Vadokowich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camel scores with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vadokowich.
Vadokowich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vadokowich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vadokowich looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vadokowich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camel.
Camel throws a body punch but Vadokowich moves out of range.
Will Camel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vadokowich lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Will Camel has been cut.
Vadokowich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camel swings for the body but Vadokowich moves out of range.
Vadokowich works Camel's body with a nice hook.
Camel misses with a straight right.
Vadokowich throws a fast counter high kick but Camel manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camel falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vadokowich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vadokowich throws a shot from downtown. Camel moves away and avoids it.
Camel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vadokowich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vadokowich scores with a jab.
Camel is rocked!
Vadokowich misses with an uppercut. Camel saw that one coming.
Oh Camel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camel throws a wild body kick that Vadokowich sees coming a mile off.
Camel seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Camel.
Vadokowich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Camel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Vadokowich.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vadokowich.
A counter left hand to the body from Camel misses its target.
Camel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vadokowich.
Camel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Camel misses with a kick to the body
and Vadokowich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vadokowich steps in with a hook that catches Camel right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Vadokowich follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Camel looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vadim Vadokowich!
An out of breath Vadim Vadokowich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sinä ansaitset kultaa. Noob Saibot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saibot throws a hook to the side of Fakiiri's head but Fakiiri sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saibot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fakiiri misses with the combination.
We've been told by Fakiiri's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fakiiri swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saibot is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fakiiri scores with a hook.
Fakiiri just misses with a punch to the body.
Saibot steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Fakiiri counters with a good low kick that Saibot was not able to check.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot throws a head kick but Fakiiri moves out of range.
Fakiiri tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri scores with a jab.
Fakiiri thumps Saibot with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot throws out a leg kick but Fakiiri moves out of range and Saibot only half commits.
Saibot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
As Saibot backs away, Fakiiri returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Saibot.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saibot's knee momentarily.
Saibot throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fakiiri looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fakiiri, as that shot connected.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri motions for Saibot to come forward. Fakiiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Saibot ducked under it nicely.
Fakiiri blocks the body kick.
Fakiiri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saibot just manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Saibot moved away.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
Saibot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
A big right from Fakiiri misses.
Saibot throws a big counter head kick but Fakiiri avoids it with no problem.
Saibot lands with a hook. Fakiiri tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fakiiri lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saibot scoring well with a low kick there.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
Fakiiri moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Saibot's front leg but catches the back leg as Saibot tries to avoid it.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Saibot throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot with a hook.
Fakiiri throws a shot to the body.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fakiiri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
Fakiiri tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot throws a big counter head kick but Fakiiri avoids it with no problem.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Fakiiri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fakiiri lands a head kick!
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Saibot duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saibot scores with a leg kick.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri throws a series of punches but Saibot avoids them all with ease.
Fakiiri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fakiiri ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Saibot moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri connects with a solid leg kick.
Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Saibot throws a half hearted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saibot.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fakiiri slips a jab and a cross from Saibot.
Fakiiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him.
Saibot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Fakiiri scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fakiiri avoids the body shot from Saibot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fakiiri avoids the head kick by Saibot.
Saibot shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fakiiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nakki Fakiiri will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Saibot misses.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Fakiiri is looking to chop away at Saibot's legs.
Fakiiri blocks a head kick by Saibot.
Fakiiri avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fakiiri throws out a powerful jab.
Saibot thumps Fakiiri with a low kick.
Fakiiri moves forwards but Saibot connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saibot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fakiiri avoids a kick to the body.
Saibot with a jab.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Fakiiri gets tackled into the cage by Saibot. Saibot maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saibot tries a body shot but Fakiiri blocks it.
Saibot misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Fakiiri tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saibot smiles and moves away.
Fakiiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saibot takes a swing at Fakiiri's ribcage but misses.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Saibot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fakiiri finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That kick from Saibot tenderised Fakiiri's leg. Fakiiri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fakiiri 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.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the body kick.
Saibot scores with a head kick. Fakiiri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Fakiiri's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saibot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fakiiri lands a leg kick that knocks Saibot off balance momentarily.
Fakiiri with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Saibot checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Saibot checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Fakiiri misses
enabling Saibot to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fakiiri blocks a low kick nicely.
Saibot attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Saibot.
Saibot moves out of range of the strikes.
Saibot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good work by Fakiiri as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.
Saibot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fakiiri.
Saibot pushes Fakiiri away with a front kick.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fakiiri can pounce on him.
Sloppy strikes from Saibot. Those never looked like landing.
Fakiiri connects with a right hand. Saibot shakes it off.
Saibot is looking to chop away at Fakiiri's legs.
Saibot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fakiiri scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fakiiri, right into the meat.
Fakiiri feints and then cracks Saibot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saibot down.
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
A little jabbing left from Saibot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Fakiiri is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saibot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri tries to work over Saibot's front leg with a kick but Saibot checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fakiiri. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot misses with a kick to the body.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from Fakiiri misses its intended target.
Saibot keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fakiiri throws out a loose jab but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Saibot misses with a low kick as Fakiiri jumps back.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Fakiiri moved out of range nicely.
Saibot throws the kick towards the body but Fakiiri avoids it.
Fakiiri lands a jab to Saibot's midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Fakiiri. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot is looking to land body kicks.
Fakiiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noob Saibot will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Fakiiri is out of range.
Saibot throws a leg kick which misses Fakiiri's front leg but catches the back leg as Fakiiri tries to avoid it.
Saibot misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fakiiri misses the target.
Fakiiri chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saibot can pounce on him.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot throws a solid leg kick but Fakiiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saibot.
A jab from Fakiiri does it's job there.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
Fakiiri motions for Saibot to come forward. Fakiiri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Fakiiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Saibot looks for the body kick but Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
A big right from Fakiiri misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Fakiiri tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Fakiiri.
Saibot cracks Fakiiri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saibot misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Saibot. That snapped Fakiiri's head back.
Saibot slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri slips under a jab from Saibot.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fakiiri wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Fakiiri tries to score with a low kick but Saibot moves his leg out of the way.
Saibot thows a leg kick but Fakiiri checks it
and Fakiiri makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fakiiri lands a jab to the nose.
Fakiiri pushes Saibot away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot throws a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Saibot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fakiiri misses the target.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saibot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saibot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fakiiri's calf.
Fakiiri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Saibot tries to score with a low kick but Fakiiri moves his leg out of the way.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fakiiri tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Saibot staying out of range there.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Fakiiri saw that one coming.
Fakiiri takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fakiiri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Saibot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saibot takes one on the button.
Saibot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fakiiri manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fakiiri slips a jab and a cross from Saibot.
Saibot throws a low kick but Fakiiri avoids it.
Fakiiri is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fakiiri scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saibot doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice straight punches there by Saibot. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saibot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fakiiri defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Fakiiri keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Fakiiri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fakiiri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saibot just manages to avoid it.
Fakiiri pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Fakiiri lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saibot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fakiiri moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fakiiri lands with a nice body punch.
Saibot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fakiiri.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Saibot misses.
It looked like Fakiiri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fakiiri is looking to slow Saibot down with leg kicks.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fakiiri jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fakiiri counters with a straight right hand.
Saibot on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fakiiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nakki Fakiiri did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Fakiiri's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saibot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
An inside leg kick lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the body.
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fakiiri throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot connects with an inside leg kick.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Fakiiri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
An inside leg kick lands from Saibot.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fakiiri throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fakiiri checks a low kick from Saibot.
Saibot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fakiiri.
Saibot lands a leg kick that knocks Fakiiri off balance momentarily.
Fakiiri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saibot.
A head kick misses from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saibot sizes up Fakiiri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fakiiri avoids the head kick by Saibot.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Saibot blocks a head kick by Fakiiri.
A jab lands there for Fakiiri.
Saibot has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but Saibot sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saibot appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saibot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a low kick.
Fakiiri looks to score with a jab to the body but Saibot is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri throws a hook but Saibot blocks it.
Fakiiri cracks Saibot with a good jab.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Saibot throws a leg kick
and Fakiiri counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saibot tries a head kick but it misses.
Saibot throws a chopping leg kick but Fakiiri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Fakiiri.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fakiiri - that will leave a mark!
Fakiiri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Fakiiri throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saibot cracks the inside of Fakiiri's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Fakiiri blocks the low kick.
Saibot throws a solid leg kick but Fakiiri takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saibot.
Saibot with a hook.
Fakiiri throws a looping overhand right but Saibot ducks down to avoid it.
Fakiiri jabs Saibot right on the nose. Saibot blinks but takes it well.
Saibot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Saibot's corner calls for a 1-2. Saibot obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saibot works the jab nicely.
Fakiiri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saibot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fakiiri. That did some damage!
Saibot throws a leg kick that misses.
Saibot slips a straight right by Fakiiri.
A clash of legs there as Saibot blocks the low kick.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fakiiri with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Saibot.
Saibot connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Saibot throws a body kick.
Saibot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saibot, as that shot connected.
Fakiiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saibot scores with a jab. Fakiiri acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saibot lands a two punch combo.
Fakiiri misses with a low kick.
Saibot throws a sloppy head kick and Fakiiri moves out of range easily.
Saibot tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fakiiri is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saibot throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fakiiri lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Saibot looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fakiiri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nakki Fakiiri will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fakiiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saibot clinches up with Fakiiri and pushes him back against the cage.
Saibot blocking some punches.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Fakiiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fakiiri has had enough of the clinch but Saibot keeps him there for the moment.
Saibot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fakiiri's elbow.
Fakiiri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Saibot.
Saibot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fakiiri tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Fakiiri cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Fakiiri scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri scores with a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Saibot.
Saibot trying to stall but Fakiiri improves his position.
Saibot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fakiiri.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Fakiiri fails to land.
A short right from Saibot on the inside.
Saibot tries to work over Fakiiri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Fakiiri - that landed with a thud.
Fakiiri tries to pull guard but Saibot forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Fakiiri.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri misses with a punch to the body.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Saibot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fakiiri - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Saibot pushes Fakiiri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot avoiding damage.
Fakiiri breaks the clinch.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Fakiiri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Saibot.
Saibot plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fakiiri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot tries to move into range but Fakiiri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fakiiri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fakiiri dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fakiiri misses with a straight right.
Fakiiri with a nice cross.
Saibot delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Saibot.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saibot tries to land a front kick but Fakiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fakiiri swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fakiiri.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saibot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Fakiiri checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fakiiri getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fakiiri throws a sloppy head kick and Saibot moves out of range easily.
Fakiiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the leg kick from Saibot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fakiiri blocks a head kick by Saibot.
A little feinted left hand from Fakiiri on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fakiiri slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fakiiri misses with a looping left.
Fakiiri looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saibot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saibot will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saibot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saibot jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fakiiri is rocked!
Fakiiri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Fakiiri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bone on bone clash there as Fakiiri blocks the leg kick.
Saibot cracks Fakiiri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saibot drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fakiiri right on the button. Fakiiri goes down! Saibot follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Saibot gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Noob Saibot thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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