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MFN 246: Back in Tokyo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vapun Aukio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Zerkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Aukio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 2CELLOS (Sulic & Hauser) - Smooth Criminal. Marvin Zerkle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vapun Aukio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Zerkle!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aukio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aukio counters with a straight right hand.
Zerkle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aukio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zerkle.
Marvin Zerkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zerkle wants to clinch up but Aukio keeps it at a distance.
Zerkle moves in looking to clinch but Aukio pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerkle clinches with his opponent.
Aukio dodges an elbow strike from Zerkle.
Aukio pushes Zerkle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zerkle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zerkle lands a right hand.
Aukio has a couple of punches blocked by Zerkle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aukio blocks an elbow strike from Zerkle.
Zerkle throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Zerkle on the inside.
Zerkle throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aukio throws a punch but it's blocked by Zerkle.
Aukio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zerkle.
Zerkle throws an elbow but it misses.
Zerkle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aukio is trying to trip Zerkle. He has hold of a leg but Zerkle is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aukio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aukio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zerkle 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.
Aukio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aukio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aukio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aukio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aukio won't allow Zerkle to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aukio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Our spies down at at Boston MMA inform us that Zerkle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zerkle working for a triangle but Aukio defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aukio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zerkle has momentary wrist control but Aukio slips an elbow through the middle.
Zerkle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aukio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aukio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aukio postures up in Zerkle's guard and throws a big left but Zerkle blocks it.
Aukio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aukio throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aukio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aukio throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukio passes Zerkle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aukio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zerkle wants to get back to his feet.
Aukio not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aukio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aukio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aukio lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zerkle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
Aukio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zerkle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aukio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zerkle is keeping the position for now.
Aukio scoring with some ground and pound.
Zerkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aukio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zerkle trying to keep a closed guard but Aukio is proving a slippery customer.
Aukio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aukio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aukio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zerkle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aukio postures up in Zerkle's guard and throws a big left but Zerkle blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vapun Aukio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zerkle just misses with a punch to the body.
Zerkle darts in and clinches Aukio up against the cage.
Aukio blocks an elbow strike from Zerkle.
Zerkle lands an elbow inside.
Zerkle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zerkle swings wildly with an uppercut but Aukio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Zerkle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aukio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zerkle gets through Aukio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zerkle misses with a punch on the inside.
Aukio tries to work over Zerkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aukio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aukio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aukio tries to work over Zerkle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zerkle throws an elbow but misses.
Aukio gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zerkle wants to stand up but Aukio is controlling him.
Aukio wants to control from the top but Zerkle keeps moving.
Aukio landing some decent shots from guard.
Zerkle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aukio lands a couple of digs.
Aukio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zerkle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aukio is one step ahead there.
Aukio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vapun Aukio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aukio throws a strike but Zerkle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aukio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aukio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aukio not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aukio is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Aukio connects with a nice short shot to Zerkle's temple.
Aukio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zerkle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aukio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zerkle keeping moving, preventing Aukio from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aukio is working Zerkle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aukio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zerkle 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.
Aukio stands up over Zerkle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aukio postures up and lands a big shot to Zerkle's brow.
Aukio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zerkle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aukio preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aukio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aukio.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zerkle trying to control but Aukio is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zerkle clinches with his opponent.
Zerkle has a couple of punches blocked by Aukio.
Aukio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zerkle tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aukio avoids it.
Zerkle blocks an uppercut.
Zerkle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zerkle throws an elbow that misses.
Aukio blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Vapun Aukio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Zerkle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zerkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aukio.
Zerkle tries to clinch but Aukio is having none of it.
Zerkle moves out of range of the strikes.
Aukio swats away the attempt to clinch by Zerkle.
Zerkle wants to clinch up but Aukio keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zerkle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zerkle swings for the body but Aukio moves out of range.
Zerkle is looking to clinch but Aukio is avoiding it.
It looked like Aukio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerkle has managed to clinch.
Aukio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zerkle can do to turn this around?
Zerkle stalling in the clinch but Aukio improves position.
Zerkle lands an elbow inside.
Come on Aukio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aukio blocks an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Aukio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zerkle backwards.
Zerkle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Aukio avoiding damage as Zerkle throws knees to the body.
Zerkle blocking some punches.
Zerkle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aukios head.
Zerkle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aukio misses with a punch to the body.
Aukio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aukio lands with a short shot to the head.
Zerkle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aukio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zerkle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aukio's defenses.
Aukio has picked Zerkle up - he's going for a ride! Aukio dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Zerkle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zerkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Aukio circles away.
Aukio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zerkle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zerkle moves out of range of the strikes.
Zerkle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aukio.
Aukio scores with a hook.
Zerkle looks to land a left hand but Aukio moved out of range nicely.
Marvin Zerkle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zerkle looks to clinch
and Aukio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zerkle moves out of range as Aukio strikes.
Nice shot lands for Aukio.
Zerkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Aukio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aukio has managed to clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zerkle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aukio is defending well for now.
Zerkle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aukio blocks an elbow strike from Zerkle.
Zerkle misses with an elbow strike.
Zerkle is trying to stall.
Zerkle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Aukio blocks an elbow strike from Zerkle.
Good body shot from Aukio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aukio avoids a wild elbow strike from Zerkle.
Zerkle misses with an elbow strike.
Zerkle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aukio's elbow.
Zerkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aukio is defending well for now.
Zerkle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aukios head.
Zerkle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vapun Aukio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zerkle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aukio is defending well for now.
Aukio dodges an elbow strike from Zerkle.
Zerkle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marvin Zerkle.
I think Aukio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vapun Aukio!
A victorious Vapun Aukio 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 Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melcone Aisa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ashton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent MT
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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
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Melcone Aisa!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ashton.
Aisa throws the left hand but Ashton avoids the punch easily.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aisa sprawls well. Aisa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
Aisa throws a front kick that sends Ashton stumbling back into the cage.
Aisa gets caught flat footed, as Ashton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aisa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisa pulls Ashton in to control the position.
Ashton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aisa keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rick Ashton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashton momentarily.
Ashton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aisa lands with an overhand left.
Aisa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aisa stuffs the takedown attempt from Ashton. Ashton gets slowly back to his feet.
Aisa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aisa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aisa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Aisa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ashton throws a combination that misses
and Aisa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ashton avoids the head kick by Aisa.
Ashton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aisa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aisa throws a lazy right hand but Ashton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aisa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ashton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ashton is rocked!
A right-left combo lands from Ashton.
Ashton staying out of range there.
Ashton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aisa avoids it really well and circles away.
Ashton takes one to the chin there.
Oh Ashton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aisa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ashton seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisa looks to land a right hand but Ashton moved out of range.
Aisa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Aisa sends Ashton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aisa is motioning to the referee to let Ashton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice straight punches there by Ashton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ashton.
Aisa looks to throw the jab but Ashton is out of range.
Aisa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Aisa. No joy for Ashton on that attempt.
Aisa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ashton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aisa counters with a crisp right that sends Ashton to the canvas! Aisa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melcone Aisa!
Melcone Aisa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Kehoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kehoe's entrance music is "Master of Puppets" by Metallica. A fine choice. River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Kehoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River blocks a head kick by Kehoe.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kehoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and River counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kehoe backing away here, and River unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kehoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kehoe throws a nice looking combination but River bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Kehoe is wise to it.
Kehoe checks a low kick from River.
River lands with a hook. Kehoe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
River fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kehoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've been hearing reports that Kehoe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A clash of legs there as Kehoe blocks the low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by River.
River scores with a kick to the body.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kehoe under the eye.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River blocks a jab.
Kehoe throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Kehoe moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kehoe.
Andrew Kehoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kehoe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by River.
Kehoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by River. Beautiful body shot.
Kehoe shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. River manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kehoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kehoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
River has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kehoe postures up and lands a big shot to River's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kehoe is fighting to break River's control of his arms but River is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
River has momentary wrist control but Kehoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Kehoe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kehoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kehoe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now River is on top in guard.
Kehoe being controlled here, momentarily.
Kehoe is trying to control the position but River postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River preventing the sweep.
Kehoe keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good work by Kehoe as he checks the leg kick.
Kehoe swings widly with a right hand
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Kehoe 's knee.
River feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kehoe's calf.
Kehoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kehoe misses with a body shot.
Kehoe throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River tries to clinch up.
Kehoe is looking to wear down River with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River lands a body shot.
Kehoe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kehoe is looking to counter punch.
River takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kehoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kehoe drives through with a takedown into guard.
River manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kehoe manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River prevents Kehoe from getting back to his feet.
River engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kehoe wants to stand but River is controlling the position.
Kehoe 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.
Kehoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
River is trying to maintain the position but Kehoe is very close to passing his half guard.
River slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
River trying to control the position.
River is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cole River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kehoe swats away the attempt to clinch by River.
River misses the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kehoe.
Kehoe lands the left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Kehoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
River avoids the body shot from Kehoe.
Kehoe scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Kehoe.
Kehoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River throws a shot from downtown. Kehoe moves away and avoids it.
River has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Kehoe misses with a two punch combination.
River drives through and clinches with Kehoe against the cage.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kehoe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kehoe breaks the clinch.
Kehoe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kehoe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
Kehoe with a nice cross.
River is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kehoe.
River takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kehoe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kehoe there as he acknowledges the shot.
River pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kehoe is out of range and River settles back down.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kehoe.
Kehoe goes for a double leg but River avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as River continues to drive forward.
Nice uppercut there from River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kehoe misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Kehoe is wise to it.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
River wants to clinch.
Kehoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Kehoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River tried to score with a low kick but Kehoe checks it.
Kehoe throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Kehoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kehoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by River.
Kehoe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
River lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kehoe missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
River closes the distance and clinches.
River tries to work over Kehoe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kehoe tries to break the clinch but River is controlling the position.
Kehoe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River blocking some punches.
Kehoe lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Andrew Kehoe has been cut.
River throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
River breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kehoe.
Nice sprawl there from River as Kehoe shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Kehoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kehoe scores with a hook.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from River.
Kehoe throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for River.
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!
River lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kehoe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kehoe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and River connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kehoe scrambles back to his feet.
River moves out of range as Kehoe strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kehoe throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kehoe.
River looks to land a body kick but Kehoe moved away.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping body kick lands there for River.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from River. Kehoe shrugs it off though.
Cole River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kehoe misses with a looping right.
Kehoe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kehoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
River ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kehoe. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from River.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kehoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with River but River pushes him off and we're back to square one.
River rushes Kehoe and presses him up against the cage.
Kehoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andrew Kehoe's cut.
That's time! Kehoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kehoe lands with an overhand left.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kehoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River lands with a right hand.
River scores with a push kick.
Kehoe lands a head shot.
Kehoe slips a jab and a cross from River.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kehoe avoids the body shot from River.
Kehoe just misses with a punch to the body.
River throws a body kick that misses.
Kehoe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River slips under a jab.
River displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kehoe.
River tries to counter by closing the distance.
River misses with a low kick as Kehoe jumps back.
Kehoe misses with a lunging right hand
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kehoe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
River throws a head kick but Kehoe moves out of range.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kehoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a big head kick that sends Kehoe tumbling to the mat! River takes a step backwards and waves Kehoe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kehoe is rocked!
River thuds a left hand into Kehoe's body.
Oh Kehoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kehoe takes a step back to recover.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kehoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
River scores with a hook to the body. Kehoe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kehoe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kehoe looks up at the clock. Bad move! River lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kehoe. River pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole River!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Cole River made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ali Pasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ali Pasha!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergfried missing with a left hand there. Pasha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pasha flicks out a counter leg kick but Bergfried steps away.
Pasha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bergfried is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jab from Bergfried.
Pasha misses with a leg kick
and Bergfried counters with a stiff right hand.
Pasha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pasha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A right-left combo lands from Pasha.
Bergfried ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bergfried looks to land a right hand but Pasha moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergfried jabs Pasha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Pasha.
Bergfried blocks a low kick nicely.
Bergfried misses with a right hand
and Pasha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Pasha.
A big right from Bergfried misses.
Bergfried tests Pasha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pasha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bergfried.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bergfried lands a nice shot to the body.
Bergfried shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bergfried dips to his left and cracks Pasha with an uppercut!
Bergfried throws a body punch but Pasha moves out of range.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pasha misses with a kick to the body.
Pasha throws a body shot but no joy.
Pasha stuns Bergfried with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been told by Bergfried's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bergfried moves away from the strike by Pasha.
Pasha throws a shot to the body.
Bergfried's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pasha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bergfried scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pasha.
A head kick by Pasha misses
and Bergfried counters with a 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!
Pasha checks a low kick from Bergfried.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bergfried is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasha.
Pasha misses with a shot to the body
and Bergfried counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bergfried throws a hook to the side of Pasha's head but Pasha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergfried throws a hook but Pasha blocks it.
Bergfried throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bergfried takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pasha fakes the leg kick and cracks Bergfried in the body.
Bergfried staying out of range there.
Pasha throws an off balance right hand
and Bergfried counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bergfried looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pasha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bergfried sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pasha throws an overhand right that lands on Bergfried's shoulder, as Bergfried tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bergfried misses the target.
Bergfried cracks a nice hook into Pasha's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha jabs Bergfried right on the nose. Bergfried blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
Bergfried stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pasha.
Pasha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bergfried lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Pasha misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Bergfried to counter with a crisp jab.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasha throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Pasha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bergfried.
Bergfried looks to score with a jab to the body but Pasha is just out of range.
Bergfried swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pasha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Bergfried misses
and Pasha counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pasha swings for the body but Bergfried moves out of range.
Bergfried thumps Pasha with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried slips a straight right by Pasha.
Pasha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bergfried.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasha as he connects with a hook.
Bergfried misses with an uppercut
and Pasha counters with a nice uppercut.
Pasha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pasha scores with a shot to the body.
Bergfried attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pasha scores with a jab to the head.
Pasha throws a head kick but Bergfried moves out of range.
Pasha throws the left hand but Bergfried avoids the punch easily.
Pasha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bergfried's calf.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pasha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pasha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pasha, right into the meat.
Pasha moves away from the strike by Bergfried.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ali Pasha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bergfried misses with a straight right.
Ali Pasha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bergfried throws a solid leg kick but Pasha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bergfried.
Bergfried shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pasha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bergfried moves away.
Bergfried misses with a looping left.
Pasha throws the kick towards the body but Bergfried avoids it.
Pasha looks to score with a jab to the body but Bergfried is just out of range.
Bergfried is looking to counter punch.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
Pasha misses with a body punch
and Bergfried counters with a nice uppercut.
Pasha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pasha thows a leg kick but Bergfried checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pasha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bergfried lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pasha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pasha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bergfried lands a slapping body shot.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried scores with a hook to the body. Pasha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good leg kick by Bergfried there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pasha catches Bergfried with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bergfried scores with a hook.
Bergfried tried to score with a low kick but Pasha checks it.
Pasha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bergfried dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pasha. That did some damage!
Pasha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bergfried is out of range and Pasha settles back down.
Bergfried throws the left hand but Pasha avoids the punch easily.
Pasha misses with a shot to the body
and Bergfried cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pasha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pasha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bergfried throws out a leg kick but Pasha moves out of range and Bergfried only half commits.
Pasha throws a nice looking combination but Bergfried bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bergfried was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pasha slips a jab and a cross from Bergfried.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Pasha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pasha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bergfried scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pasha doesn't seem bothered though.
Pasha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pasha misses with a body shot.
Bergfried tried to counter with a leg kick but Pasha avoided it.
Pasha throws a hook but Bergfried avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bergfried misses the target.
Bergfried lunges at Pasha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pasha's hand.
Pasha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Pasha.
A leg kick checked by Pasha.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pasha misses with a shot to the body
and Bergfried counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bergfried works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pasha checks a leg kick nicely.
Pasha throws a looping overhand right but Bergfried ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Bergfried misses the target.
Pasha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bergfried.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pasha, right into the meat.
Pasha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pasha moves away from the strike by Bergfried.
Pasha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bergfried looks to throw the jab but Pasha is out of range.
Pasha 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.
Bergfried finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bergfried keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pasha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bergfried doesn't seem phased though.
Pasha just misses with a punch to the body.
Bergfried lands a slapping body shot.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bergfried avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bergfried doesn't seem bothered though.
Bergfried stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pasha.
Pasha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bergfried.
Bergfried motions for Pasha to come forward. Bergfried throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pasha misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bergfried takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pasha misses with a straight left.
Pasha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bergfried. Bergfried obviously looking to wear him down.
Pasha throws a low kick but Bergfried moves out of range easily.
Pasha sizes up Bergfried with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bergfried checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bergfried takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Friedrich Bergfried will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pasha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bergfried misses with a low kick.
Bergfried swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pasha counters with an outside leg kick.
Bergfried lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pasha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bergfried.
Pasha lands with a nice body punch.
Pasha connects with a solid leg kick.
Pasha misses with a wild body shot.
Bergfried jabs at Pasha's body.
Pasha slips under a jab from Bergfried.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergfried thows a leg kick but Pasha checks it
and Pasha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pasha throws a wild body kick that Bergfried sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Bergfried.
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 Bergfried there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pasha scores with a spinning back kick!
Pasha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pasha feints a counter leg kick.
Pasha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bergfried throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bergfried misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pasha to counter with a crisp jab.
Pasha checks the leg kick.
Pasha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bergfried manages to avoid it.
Bergfried swings widly with a right hand
and Pasha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bergfried throws out a leg kick but Pasha moves out of range and Bergfried only half commits.
Pasha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pasha checks a leg kick.
Pasha scores with a nice body kick.
Bergfried just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pasha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bergfried scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bergfried throws a leg kick which misses Pasha's front leg but catches the back leg as Pasha tries to avoid it.
Pasha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pasha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bergfried rather than just go for the knockout.
Bergfried misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pasha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Pasha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bergfried connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pasha.
Bergfried connects with a body shot that sends Pasha's belly button to the back.
Pasha throws a jab when Bergfried was well out of range.
Bergfried dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bergfried throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bergfried chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pasha throws a body punch but Bergfried moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasha throws a body shot but no joy.
Pasha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bergfried misses the target.
Bergfried looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pasha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bergfried. That did some damage!
Bergfried misses with a looping right.
Bergfried tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pasha was well out of range. Poor timing from Bergfried.
Pasha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bergfried checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bergfried tried to counter with a leg kick but Pasha avoided it.
Bergfried throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bergfried swings for the body but Pasha moves out of range.
Pasha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bergfried with a body shot.
Pasha throws a poor cross that misses
and Bergfried counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bergfried throws a leg kick but Pasha checks it.
Pasha 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bergfried. Pasha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pasha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bergfried will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pasha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergfried with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pasha to score with a decent uppercut.
Pasha is looking to score with low kicks.
Bergfried takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pasha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Pasha misses
and Bergfried counters with a thumping low kick.
Bergfried feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pasha's calf.
Bergfried smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pasha cracks Bergfried with an open hand slap.
Bergfried connects with a leg kick. Pasha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bergfried avoids the body shot from Pasha.
Pasha checks the leg kick.
Pasha misses the shot to the body.
Bergfried appears to be looking for a big counter.
That kick from Bergfried tenderised Pasha's leg. Pasha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pasha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ali Pasha.
Well Pasha has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claude LeBlanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Ping Pong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBlanc comes to the cage accompanied by Professor Green ft. Maverick Sabre - Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude LeBlanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Jong Ping Pong!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBlanc checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
LeBlanc stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
LeBlanc misses with a leg kick
and Ping Pong counters with a body kick.
Ping Pong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBlanc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Ping Pong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlanc throws a low kick but Ping Pong avoids it.
LeBlanc defending well as Ping Pong loads up on a big left hand.
LeBlanc is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ping Pong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBlanc. That did some damage!
LeBlanc throws a low kick but Ping Pong avoids it.
LeBlanc misses the shot to the body.
Ping Pong avoids the body shot from LeBlanc.
Ping Pong staying out of range there.
LeBlanc lands a really nice looking cross but Ping Pong seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ping Pong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
LeBlanc looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ping Pong 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping Pong throws a poor cross that misses
so LeBlanc counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ping Pong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
LeBlanc postures up in Ping Pong's guard and throws a big left but Ping Pong blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ping Pong is on top in guard.
LeBlanc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
LeBlanc wants to sweep but no luck.
Ping Pong trying to control the position from guard on top but LeBlanc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ping Pong preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
LeBlanc chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ping Pong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ping Pong avoids a kick to the body.
Ping Pong thinks about the counter body kick.
LeBlanc misses with a wild body shot.
Ping Pong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
Ping Pong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBlanc was well out of range. Poor timing from Ping Pong.
A bone on bone clash there as LeBlanc blocks the leg kick.
LeBlanc pushes Ping Pong away with a front kick.
LeBlanc misses with an uppercut
and Ping Pong counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc ducks right into an uppercut from Ping Pong.
LeBlanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc lands with a cross.
Ping Pong walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeBlanc.
Ping Pong misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from LeBlanc on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LeBlanc lands a head kick!
It looks like Kim Jong Ping Pong has been cut.
LeBlanc throws a combination that misses
and Ping Pong counters with a straight right hand.
LeBlanc on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from LeBlanc misses
and Ping Pong counters with an outside leg kick.
LeBlanc with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ping Pong.
LeBlanc scores with a push kick.
LeBlanc works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ping Pong moves out of range of the strikes.
Ping Pong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ping Pong.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick as Ping Pong jumps back.
Ping Pong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ping Pong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ping Pong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ping Pong throws a lazy uppercut
and LeBlanc counters with a stiff right hand.
Ping Pong throws a nice head kick!
Ping Pong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc looks to land a right hand but Ping Pong moved out of range.
LeBlanc misses with a kick to the body.
LeBlanc clobbers Ping Pong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ping Pong lands a jab to the head.
Ping Pong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and LeBlanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBlanc throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ping Pong on the side of the head.
Ping Pong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for LeBlanc.
Ping Pong misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Claude LeBlanc dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Ping Pong'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.
LeBlanc missing with a left hand there. Ping Pong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LeBlanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LeBlanc scores with a nice head shot.
LeBlanc misses with a takedown
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBlanc throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBlanc pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ping Pong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
Ping Pong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Ping Pong blocks the low kick.
A low kick from LeBlanc is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Ping Pong.
Ping Pong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
LeBlanc throws a sloppy body shot
and Ping Pong counters with a single leg into guard. LeBlanc didn't expect that.
Ping Pong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ping Pong lands a couple of digs.
LeBlanc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ping Pong is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping Pong controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ping Pong is looking to work some ground and pound but LeBlanc has wrist control.
Ping Pong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
LeBlanc is looking to regain half guard here but Ping Pong keeps moving and retains side control.
LeBlanc is trying to work for a sweep but Ping Pong has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LeBlanc is trying desperately to improve position.
Ping Pong controlling the pace for now.
Ping Pong prevents LeBlanc from getting the reversal.
Ping Pong working LeBlanc over with strikes here.
Ping Pong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping Pong wants to control but instead LeBlanc manages to regain half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A shot to the liver by Ping Pong. Beautiful body shot.
LeBlanc works Ping Pong's body with a nice hook.
LeBlanc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LeBlanc tries to land a leg kick but Ping Pong saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by LeBlanc there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ping Pong throws a lazy uppercut
and LeBlanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
LeBlanc lands a jab.
LeBlanc tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ping Pong swivels and escapes.
Ping Pong lands with a shot to the body.
Ping Pong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBlanc throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ping Pong throws an overhand right that lands on LeBlanc's shoulder, as LeBlanc tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBlanc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ping Pong.
LeBlanc gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ping Pong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
LeBlanc is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude LeBlanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ping Pong. That's going to slow LeBlanc down.
Ping Pong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ping Pong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ping Pong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeBlanc misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
LeBlanc scoring well with a low kick there.
Ping Pong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
LeBlanc throws a wild body kick that Ping Pong sees coming a mile off.
Ping Pong counters with a body kick.
Ping Pong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBlanc showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ping Pong.
LeBlanc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Ping Pong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Ping Pong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Ping Pong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ping Pong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like LeBlanc wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc misses with a head kick.
Ping Pong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
LeBlanc moves out of range of the strikes.
LeBlanc was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from LeBlanc is predictable there
and Ping Pong counters with a good low kick that LeBlanc was not able to check.
Ping Pong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBlanc.
LeBlanc throws an off balance right hand
and Ping Pong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ping Pong throws a wild body kick that LeBlanc sees coming a mile off.
A good leg kick by Ping Pong.
Ping Pong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LeBlanc is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeBlanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LeBlanc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ping Pong connects with an inside leg kick.
LeBlanc throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlanc misses with a low kick.
Ping Pong misses with a takedown
and LeBlanc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeBlanc tries to land a front kick but Ping Pong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Claude LeBlanc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ping Pong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before LeBlanc has time to react.
Sloppy strikes from LeBlanc. Those never looked like landing.
LeBlanc misses with a looping left.
LeBlanc shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ping Pong defends it nicely.
Ping Pong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and LeBlanc has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ping Pong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ping Pong with a jab.
Oh LeBlanc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LeBlanc throws a looping overhand right but Ping Pong ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlanc seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice combination there by LeBlanc.
Claude LeBlanc is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LeBlanc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ping Pong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LeBlanc scrambles back to his feet.
Ping Pong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ping Pong shoots for a takedown but LeBlanc saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Claude LeBlanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jong Ping Pong.
LeBlanc shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ping Pong scores with a leg kick.
Ping Pong blocks a head kick by LeBlanc.
A head kick by LeBlanc misses
and Ping Pong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBlanc throws a leg kick that is checked
and LeBlanc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ping Pong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ping Pong lands a big right hand that sends LeBlanc crashing to the mat! Ping Pong stays standing though and waves LeBlanc back to his feet!
LeBlanc scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping Pong cracks LeBlanc with a hook to the temple - LeBlanc is on wobbly legs here! Ping Pong swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! LeBlanc falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ping Pong wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kim Jong Ping Pong!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herkules Nowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nowacki's choice of entrance music: Moby - Flower. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Herkules Nowacki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strange throws a jab but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Strange changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strange wants to slow Nowacki down by chopping away at his legs.
Nowacki steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Strange throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strange throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nowacki tries to bum rush Strange with a series of wild strikes but Strange uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nowacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nowacki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strange takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strange has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Strange connects with a nice looking jab.
Strange fails to land with a series of punches.
Nowacki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Strange throws a body punch but Nowacki moves out of range.
Strange throws a body shot but no joy.
Nowacki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nowacki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Strange misses with a looping left.
Nowacki throws a jab when Strange was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Herkules Nowacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a front kick aimed at Strange's knee but Strange avoids it well.
Nowacki is looking to clinch but Strange is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Nowacki as he connects with a hook.
Strange tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nowacki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nowacki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nowacki connects with a leg kick. Strange looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nowacki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strange.
Nowacki flicks out a counter leg kick but Strange steps away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strange crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nowacki - the referee stops the clock and Strange gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nowacki. Strange manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Strange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nowacki misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nowacki.
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!
Nowacki tries a low kick but Strange avoids it.
Nowacki misses the jab.
Nowacki throws a solid leg kick but Strange takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nowacki.
Strange misses with a body shot.
Strange is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nowacki misses with an uppercut. Strange saw that one coming.
Strange fails with a takedown attempt.
Nowacki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nowacki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Strange trying to control but Nowacki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange scoring with some ground and pound.
Strange with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Strange wants to control from the top but Nowacki keeps moving.
Nowacki looking for a sweep. Not yet Nowacki, not yet.
Strange wants to control from the top but Nowacki keeps moving.
Nowacki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strange is one step ahead there.
Strange 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.
Strange throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nowacki wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Strange is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strange throws a big elbow that misses.
Strange is looking to work some ground and pound but Nowacki has wrist control.
Strange connects with a couple of short punches.
Strange working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strange lands a couple of digs.
Nowacki keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully.
Strange stopping the sweep attempt from Nowacki.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Nowacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nowacki trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herkules Nowacki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Nowacki misses its intended target.
Nowacki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strange throws a front kick aimed at Nowacki's knee but Nowacki avoids it well.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Nowacki is just out of range.
Nowacki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nowacki wants to clinch.
Strange misses with a looping left.
Nowacki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Strange is looking to wear down Nowacki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Nowacki finds it's way through Strange's defenses.
Nowacki scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange throws a lazy right hand but Nowacki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strange misses with an uppercut.
Nowacki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Strange misses with a hook
and Nowacki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strange is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nowacki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Strange misses with an uppercut. Nowacki saw that one coming.
Nowacki wants to clinch up but Strange keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowacki avoids the body shot from Strange.
Strange cracks a nice hook into Nowacki's ribs.
Strange walks into a straight right hand from Nowacki.
Strange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nowacki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nowacki checks a leg kick nicely.
Nowacki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nowacki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some wild striking there from Strange.
Nowacki lands a really nice looking cross but Strange seems unphased.
Strange uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nowacki.
Strange attempts a counter takedown but Nowacki avoids it well and moves away.
Nowacki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strange lands with a shot to the body.
Nowacki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nowacki wants it to stay on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nowacki! But no joy.
Strange takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nowacki throws a chopping leg kick but Strange manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nowacki connects with a body shot.
Strange misses with a wild body shot.
Nowacki throws a push kick but Strange slaps the foot to one side.
Nowacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strange manages to avoid it.
Strange feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Nowacki misses
and Strange counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nowacki is trying to control the position but Strange postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strange accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nowacki pulls Strange in close to his closed guard and prevents Strange from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nowacki keeping full guard, as Strange tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully.
Strange postures up in Nowacki's guard and throws a big left but Nowacki blocks it.
Nowacki keeping moving, preventing Strange from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Strange takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice jab there from Strange.
Strange works over Nowacki's head and body with a nice combination.
Nowacki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strange throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Nowacki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nowacki throws a leg kick which misses Strange's front leg but catches the back leg as Strange tries to avoid it.
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nowacki moves away.
Strange takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange darts in looking for a takedown but Nowacki gets double underhooks and turns Strange into the cage.
Strange connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nowacki's hands.
Strange uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nowacki.
Strange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strange on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nowacki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strange.
Strange moves forwards but Nowacki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Strange is predictable there
and Nowacki counters with a nice uppercut.
Nowacki misses with a looping left.
Strange throws a series of punches but Nowacki moves out of range.
Nowacki throws a body shot but no joy.
Strange attempts a counter takedown but Nowacki avoids it well and moves away.
Nowacki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strange.
Strange misses with a right hand
and Nowacki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nowacki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nowacki moves away from the strike by Strange.
A telegraphed right hand from Strange misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herkules Nowacki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A shot to the body from Strange misses
and Nowacki counters with a leg kick.
Herkules Nowacki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Nowacki misses.
Nowacki misses with a straight left.
Strange misses with a hook.
Nice body kick from Nowacki.
Nowacki throws a right hand that Strange ducks under and follows up with a left that Strange also avoids with ease.
Strange jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nowacki manages to avoid it.
Strange dives in and grabs Nowacki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nowacki pushes down on Strange's head and hops out.
It seemed like Nowacki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nowacki connects with a body shot.
Nowacki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nowacki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strange half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Nowacki. That snapped Strange's head back.
Nowacki takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strange avoids the head kick by Nowacki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange cracks a nice hook into Nowacki's ribs.
Strange fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Strange shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nowacki as he jumps to the side.
Strange misses with a body shot.
Nowacki throws a body shot but no joy.
Strange half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nowacki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strange throws the left hand but Nowacki avoids the punch easily.
Strange bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Nowacki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strange throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nowacki is not content to let Strange control the position.
Nowacki is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange trying to control the action but Nowacki is working from the bottom.
Nowacki regains half guard, as Strange was trying to land strikes.
Nowacki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Strange landing with the ground and pound.
Nowacki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nowacki scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Strange blocks the low kick.
Strange staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Strange.
Strange moves away from the strike by Nowacki.
Strange misses with a takedown attempt - Nowacki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Strange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Nowacki misses.
Nowacki throws the left hand but Strange avoids the punch easily.
Strange attempts a counter takedown but Nowacki avoids it well and moves away.
Simon Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Strange misses.
Strange walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nowacki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nowacki tries to land a leg kick but Strange saw it coming and moves away.
Strange appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strange fails with a takedown attempt.
Strange misses with an uppercut.
Herkules Nowacki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowacki is looking to score with low kicks.
Nowacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strange.
Nowacki throws out a counter right but Strange avoids it with no problem.
Strange manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nowacki on his heels. He'll look to pass Nowacki's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nowacki manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Strange can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strange trying to control the position but instead, Nowacki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strange into the cage.
Strange is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nowacki is keeping busy.
Strange blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nowacki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strange throws a punch but it's blocked by Nowacki.
Nowacki misses with some punches.
Nowacki can't find room to land a body shot as Strange controls the action.
Nowacki stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herkules Nowacki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nowacki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herkules Nowacki!
Herkules Nowacki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Simon Strange spoke after the fight, saying 'FFS, can't seem to catch a break at the moment.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Stonedberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rockstar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Defend With Violence - Throwdown. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
200 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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32
200 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Stonedberg!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockstar.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Rockstar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rockstar.
Stonedberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stonedberg is looking to sweep but instead, Rockstar has passed into half guard.
Rockstar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rockstar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stonedberg keeps working.
Stonedberg wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg wants to get back to his feet.
Rockstar prevents Stonedberg from improving his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockstar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar misses the shot to the body.
Stonedberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rockstar throws a low kick, looking for Stonedberg's leg but Stonedberg calmly moves out of range.
Rockstar darts in looking for a takedown but Stonedberg gets double underhooks and turns Rockstar into the cage.
Rockstar loads up on a big right hand but Stonedberg slips the punch.
Stonedberg replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rockstar blocks it well.
Stonedberg scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Rockstar misses with a left hand
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Rockstar.
Rockstar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStonedberg.
Rockstar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonedberg.
Rockstar gets a double leg takedown into Stonedberg's guard.
Stonedberg pushes Rockstar off and scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Rockstar lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stonedberg.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses.
Stonedberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rockstar.
Rockstar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Rockstar lands a right hook to the body.
Rockstar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg lands a right hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Stonedberg.
Rockstar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rockstar scoring well with a low kick there.
Stonedberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar avoids the head kick by Stonedberg.
Rockstar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stonedberg momentarily.
Rockstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rockstar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Stonedberg uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rockstar misses with a low kick.
Rockstar catches Stonedberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stonedberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rockstars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rockstar misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Stonedberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four 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!
Stonedberg throws the kick towards the body but Rockstar avoids it.
Stonedberg leaves Rockstar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stonedberg connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Rockstar tenderised Stonedberg's leg. Stonedberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stonedberg tried to score with a low kick but Rockstar checks it.
Rockstar tries to land a body kick
enabling Stonedberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that Rockstar semi-blocks.
Nice sprawl there from Stonedberg as Rockstar shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Rockstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockstar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Stonedberg slips a straight right by Rockstar.
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 Luke Rockstar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockstar.
Stonedberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rockstar.
Luke Rockstar's cut is getting worse.
Michael Stonedberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rockstar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stonedberg's waist but Stonedberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rockstar off to one side.
Rockstar cracks Stonedberg with a good jab.
Rockstar misses with a kick to the body.
Rockstar sizes up Stonedberg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rockstar misses with a looping left.
Stonedberg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rockstar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockstar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rockstar misses with a low kick as Stonedberg jumps back.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Luke Rockstar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar misses with the body kick
and Stonedberg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Rockstar misses.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rockstar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stonedberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rockstar misses with a hook. Stonedberg ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Rockstar.
Rockstar shoots in for a takedown but Stonedberg shows good takedown defense.
Rockstar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rockstar misses with a body kick.
Stonedberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rockstar misses with a looping left.
Michael Stonedberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Rockstar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockstar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Stonedberg.
Rockstar scores with a leg kick.
Rockstar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stonedberg is out of range.
Stonedberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rockstar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rockstar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stonedberg back to the cage. Rockstar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rockstar misses the jab.
Rockstar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Stonedberg has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Rockstar moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockstar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stonedberg can do to turn this around?
Rockstar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stonedberg jabs Rockstar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rockstar jabs Stonedberg right on the nose. Stonedberg blinks but takes it well.
Rockstar throws a front kick aimed at Stonedberg's knee but Stonedberg avoids it well.
Stonedberg raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rockstar looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonedberg is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stonedberg! But no joy.
Rockstar thumps Stonedberg with a low kick.
Rockstar throws a hook but Stonedberg blocks it.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stonedberg slips under a jab from Rockstar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg lands a jab.
Rockstar misses with a wild body shot.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Rockstar slips the punch.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rockstar goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockstar throws a right and a left that Stonedberg avoids nicely.
Rockstar throws a lazy right hand but Stonedberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rockstar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStonedberg.
Rockstar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.
Stonedberg misses with a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stonedberg checks a leg kick.
Stonedberg lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Rockstar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luke Rockstar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rockstar throws a leg kick
and Stonedberg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Stonedberg cracks Rockstar with an open hand slap.
A shot to the body from Rockstar misses
and Stonedberg counters with a series of strikes. Rockstar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rockstar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonedberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Rockstar.
Stonedberg tries a quick counter leg kick but Rockstar is wise to it.
Stonedberg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Stonedberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Rockstar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stonedberg doesn't manage to clinch there - Rockstar circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stonedberg misses with a head kick.
Rockstar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stonedberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Rockstar's head.
Rockstar misses the shot to the body.
Rockstar has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonedberg loads up on a big right hand but Rockstar slips the punch.
Rockstar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stonedberg manages to avoid it.
Stonedberg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rockstar.
Rockstar misses with a leg kick
and Stonedberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockstar throws out a leg kick but Stonedberg moves out of range and Rockstar only half commits.
Stonedberg tries a head kick but it misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rockstar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Rockstar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockstar throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch
and Rockstar counters with a nice body shot.
Rockstar throws a head kick that misses.
Rockstar throws a body punch but Stonedberg moves out of range.
Rockstar needs to keep his hands up - Stonedberg had a free shot at his head there.
Stonedberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rockstar throws a lazy body kick
and Stonedberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael Stonedberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke Rockstar's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rockstar throws a combination that misses
and Stonedberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockstar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stonedberg swings widly with a right hand
and Rockstar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
Stonedberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonedberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rockstar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rockstar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stonedberg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stonedberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rockstar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stonedberg throws a shot from downtown. Rockstar moves away and avoids it.
Rockstar shoots in looking for a takedown. Stonedberg tries to sprawl out of it but Rockstar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stonedberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Stonedberg cracks Rockstar with a good jab.
Rockstar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stonedberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stonedberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockstar throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
Stonedberg throws a fast counter high kick but Rockstar manages to duck under it in time.
Rockstar lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stonedberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rockstar throws out the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rockstar.
Stonedberg walks into a jab.
Stonedberg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Stonedberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rockstar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Luke Rockstar!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Rockstar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keisuke Takasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
179 lbs
15 - 4 - 0 |
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29
180 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Takasugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Krum!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Krum.
Krum throws a low kick, looking for Takasugi's leg but Takasugi calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Takasugi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takasugi's head.
Takasugi closes the distance and clinches up with Krum, looking for a takedown. Takasugi pushes Krum against the cage but Krum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Krum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takasugi.
Takasugi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Viktor Krum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krum throws a jab but it's blocked by Takasugi.
Krum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takasugi looks to land a combination but Krum avoids it well.
Krum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takasugi was well out of range. Poor timing from Krum.
Takasugi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Krum.
Takasugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krum lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krum cracks Takasugi with an open hand slap.
Krum tries to clinch up but Takasugi circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum misses with an uppercut.
Jab, jab by Krum - just one landing.
Takasugi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Krum did well to prevent Takasugi getting side control.
Takasugi seems to be working for a kimura but Krum defends the submission attempt.
Takasugi is working for a kimura but Krum is defending it quite comfortably.
Krum is looking for a sweep. Takasugi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krum.
Krum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Krum keeping moving, preventing Takasugi from controlling successfully.
Krum is trying to control the position but Takasugi postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Krum has Takasugi pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Takasugi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takasugi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krum as he jumps to the side.
Krum scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takasugi staying out of range there.
Takasugi attempts a counter takedown but Krum avoids it well and moves away.
Takasugi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keisuke Takasugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takasugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takasugi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krum looks to land a left hand but Takasugi moved out of range nicely.
Takasugi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krum misses with a head kick.
Krum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krum throws an overhand right that lands on Takasugi's shoulder, as Takasugi tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Krum misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Krum.
Krum stalling.
Krum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takasugi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Krum just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Krum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takasugi tries to score a body lock takedown but Krum shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takasugi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Takasugi prevents a body shot from Krum.
Krum digs a right hand into Takasugi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takasugi's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takasugi.
Takasugi tries to pull guard but Krum won't allow it.
Krum manages to break the clinch.
Takasugi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takasugi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Krum dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takasugi slips under a jab from Krum.
Nice uppercut there from Krum.
Good exchange - Krum coming out on top.
Krum throws out a powerful jab.
Takasugi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krum.
Keisuke Takasugi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takasugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takasugi backing away here, and Krum unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krum walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takasugi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takasugi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Krum manages to circle out of the way.
Takasugi slips a straight right by Krum.
Takasugi moves out of range of the body kick.
Takasugi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krum sprawls and moves away.
Krum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krum's waist but Krum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takasugi off to one side.
No joy there for Krum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takasugi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krum leaves Takasugi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum lands an overhand right.
Krum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Krum.
Krum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takasugi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krum tries to clinch up but Takasugi circles away and keeps his distance.
Krum scores with a leg kick.
Takasugi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krum defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keisuke Takasugi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krum just misses with a punch to the body.
Takasugi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takasugi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Krum connects with a crisp jab.
Viktor Krum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Takasugi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krum misses with a body kick.
Takasugi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takasugi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Takasugi looking to pass the guard.
Takasugi being controlled here momentarily.
Krum looking for a sweep. Not yet Krum, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krum controlling Takasugi's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krum trying to control the position.
Takasugi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Takasugi wants to control from the top but Krum keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Krum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krum misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Takasugi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krum finds it's way round the side to connect with Takasugi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum throws the left hand but Takasugi avoids the punch easily.
Takasugi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krum throws out a leg kick but Takasugi moves out of range and Krum only half commits.
Krum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takasugi moves away.
Takasugi attempts a counter takedown but Krum avoids it well and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takasugi or perhaps it was just good defense by Krum, which made it look bad.
Takasugi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Takasugi has a takedown stuffed.
Takasugi goes for a double leg but Krum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Krum continues to drive forward.
Krum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Krum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Krum.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Krum.
Nice sprawl there from Krum as Takasugi shoots in.
Krum misses with a hook.
Takasugi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krum sprawls and moves away.
Krum throws a leg kick
and Takasugi counters with a single leg into guard. Krum didn't expect that.
Krum has Takasugi pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi scoring with some ground and pound.
Takasugi trying to control but Krum is working from the bottom.
Krum bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takasugi's guard.
Krum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum trying to control the position from guard on top but Takasugi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krum forces his way into half guard.
Takasugi trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krum will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Takasugi gets tackled into the cage by Krum. Krum maintains the clinch.
Krum working aggressively here.
Takasugi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Krum fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Krum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum lands with a good body shot.
Takasugi ducks under a wild hook from Krum.
Takasugi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Krum cracks Takasugi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Takasugi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krum scores with a nice body kick.
Krum lands a big head kick that sends Takasugi tumbling to the mat! Krum takes a step backwards and waves Takasugi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takasugi is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takasugi is holding his hands too far apart here. Krum throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Takasugi is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Krum!
Viktor Krum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Dzhumagaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Godbolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Godbolt's choice of entrance music: Trenches by Pop Evil. Matthew Godbolt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
190 lbs
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202 lbs
21 - 13 - 4 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Godbolt!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzhumagaliev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dzhumagaliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godbolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev with a nice cross.
Godbolt ducks under a wild hook from Dzhumagaliev.
Godbolt lands a slapping body shot.
Dzhumagaliev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dzhumagaliev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Godbolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Godbolt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dzhumagaliev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Godbolt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Godbolt dives in and scores a takedown into Dzhumagaliev's guard.
Godbolt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dzhumagaliev's head.
Godbolt has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godbolt is stalling in the full guard.
Dzhumagaliev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dzhumagaliev is looking to stand up but Godbolt isn't so interested in that idea.
Godbolt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Godbolt looking to sit in guard and control but Dzhumagaliev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dzhumagaliev won't allow Godbolt to sweep him here.
Godbolt has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dzhumagaliev has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Godbolt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Godbolt is trying to work for a sweep but Dzhumagaliev has mounted him!
Dzhumagaliev avoids the attempt from Godbolt to control.
Godbolt is looking to get to half guard.
Dzhumagaliev stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Godbolt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Godbolt lands a nice shot that snaps Dzhumagaliev's head back.
Dzhumagaliev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Godbolt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Godbolt gets tackled into the cage by Dzhumagaliev. Dzhumagaliev maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dzhumagaliev.
Godbolt manages to break the clinch.
Godbolt moves out of range as Dzhumagaliev strikes.
Dzhumagaliev throws a low kick, looking for Godbolt's leg but Godbolt calmly moves out of range.
Godbolt misses with a two punch combination.
Dzhumagaliev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Godbolt is able to avoid easily.
Dzhumagaliev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Godbolt digs a good hook to Dzhumagaliev's body.
Dzhumagaliev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Dzhumagaliev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dzhumagaliev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Godbolt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dzhumagaliev clinches up with Godbolt and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dzhumagaliev breaks from the clinch.
Dzhumagaliev slips under a jab.
Godbolt moves out of range of the leg kick from Dzhumagaliev.
Godbolt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dzhumagaliev moves away from the strike by Godbolt.
Dzhumagaliev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dzhumagaliev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Godbolt under the eye.
Dzhumagaliev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Godbolt's head.
It looks like Matthew Godbolt has been cut.
Godbolt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dzhumagaliev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Godbolt.
Dzhumagaliev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Godbolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Godbolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dzhumagaliev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Godbolt lands a nice shot to the body.
Godbolt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Godbolt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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 Nikolai Dzhumagaliev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matthew Godbolt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Godbolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Godbolt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dzhumagaliev.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Godbolt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dzhumagaliev's head backwards.
Dzhumagaliev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Godbolt manages to avoid it.
And Godbolt tries to counter it with a takedown but Dzhumagaliev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dzhumagaliev lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dzhumagaliev tries to score with a low kick but Godbolt moves his leg out of the way.
Godbolt cracks Dzhumagaliev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dzhumagaliev throws a shot from downtown. Godbolt moves away and avoids it.
Godbolt with the counter takedown but Dzhumagaliev avoids it easily.
Godbolt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dzhumagaliev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Godbolt.
Godbolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Godbolt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dzhumagaliev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Godbolt looks to score with a jab to the body but Dzhumagaliev is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dzhumagaliev misses with a looping left.
Dzhumagaliev cracks Godbolt with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godbolt throws a big shot that misses.
Dzhumagaliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Godbolt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dzhumagaliev connects with the punch.
Dzhumagaliev walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Godbolt drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Dzhumagaliev swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Godbolt's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolai Dzhumagaliev!
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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187 lbs
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172 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
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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
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Ring.
Ring tries to clinch but Fayth moves out of range.
Fayth blocks the body kick.
Ring misses with an attempted mid kick.
That kick from Ring tenderised Fayth's leg. Fayth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ring tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Fayth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fayth clobbers Ring with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ring throws the kick towards the body but Fayth avoids it.
Ring will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fayth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ring was covering up waiting for the punch and Fayth finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring pushes Fayth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth scores with a jab.
Ring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ring pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fayth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ring defends it well.
Ring throws a leg kick
and Fayth counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ring!
Fayth trying to control the position but Ring is working away.
Fayth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fayth in side control, throwing shots but Ring defends.
Ring is trying to control Fayth's posture but Fayth avoids it.
Fayth trying to control the action but Ring is working from the bottom.
Fayth swings around for an armbar but Ring sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fayth's guard.
Fayth pulls Ring in close to prevent any damage.
Ring wanted to stand there but Fayth had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth wants to sweep but no luck.
Ring avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fayth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ring defends well.
Ring being controlled here momentarily.
Ring decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fayth throws an overhand right that lands on Ring's shoulder, as Ring tries to avoid the shot.
Fayth blocks a head kick by Ring.
Fayth connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ring looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fayth displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ring throws out the jab.
Ring ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fayth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Fayth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fayth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ring takes a swing at Fayth's ribcage but misses.
Fayth moves out of range of the body kick.
Fayth moves out of range of the body kick from Ring.
Fayth throws out a counter right but Ring avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ray Fayth will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fayth lands with a right hand.
Ring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jeremy Ring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fayth moves out of range as Ring throws a body kick.
Fayth connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Ring misses
and Fayth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fayth.
Fayth preventing the sweep.
Ring keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully.
Fayth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ring keeping moving, preventing Fayth from controlling successfully.
Ring is looking to stand up but Fayth isn't so interested in that idea.
Ray Fayth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fayth looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ring is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fayth is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fayth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fayth landing with the ground and pound.
Fayth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fayth landing some decent shots from guard.
Fayth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fayth won't allow Ring to get back to his feet.
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.
Ring preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fayth working some strikes from top position.
Ring is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fayth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fayth distracts Ring with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fayth wants to control from the top but Ring keeps moving.
Ring pushes Fayth off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fayth throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ring throws an off balance right hand
so Fayth counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ring wants to get back to his feet but Fayth passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Fayth there.
Fayth is working for a submission of some sort.
Fayth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ring moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth advances to half guard.
Fayth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ring is staying active underneath Fayth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ring avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fayth.
Fayth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fayth is looking to take a break and control but Ring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fayth prevents Ring from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fayth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Fayth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ring throws a right hand that Fayth ducks under and follows up with a left that Fayth also avoids with ease.
Ring misses with a body kick.
Ring misses with the body kick
and Fayth counters with a stiff right hand.
Fayth has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fayth.
Fayth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ring throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fayth counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ring won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Fayth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fayth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ring keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fayth fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fayth is looking to take a break and control but Ring is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fayth prevents Ring from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fayth scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ring throws Fayth to one side and escapes!
Fayth has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Fayth tries to counter it with a takedown but Ring pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ring goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ray Fayth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ring throws out a powerful jab.
A left lands for Fayth.
Fayth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ring is looking to clinch but Fayth is avoiding it.
Fayth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ray Fayth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fayth throws a body shot but no joy.
Fayth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ring lands a right hook to the body.
Ring lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ring.
It looks like Ray Fayth has been cut.
Ring gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fayth throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fayth.
Fayth checks a leg kick nicely.
Ring throws a sloppy head kick and Fayth moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fayth. That's going to slow Ring down.
Ring throws an overhand right that lands on Fayth's shoulder, as Fayth tries to avoid the shot.
Ring cracks the inside of Fayth's front leg.
Fayth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ring.
Fayth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fayth checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fayth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ring on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ring moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ring throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ring drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jeremy Ring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fayth misses with a wild body shot.
Ring misses the shot to the body.
Ring drops his hands momentarily and Fayth takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fayth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fayth controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fayth working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ring's thigh. Ring counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fayth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ring working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fayth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fayth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Fayth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fayth has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Fayth!
A very excited looking Ray Fayth made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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