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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frane Harm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexy Stakhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harm comes to the cage accompanied by gangs of new york. Alexy Stakhanov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frane Harm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexy Stakhanov! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Stakhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Harm throws a front kick that sends Stakhanov stumbling back into the cage. Harm scores with a decent looking hook. Frane Harm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stakhanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Stakhanov looks for the body kick but Harm saw that one coming. Stakhanov connects with a leg kick. Harm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Stakhanov throws a sloppy head kick and Stakhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stakhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harm. And Stakhanov responds with a good body kick, but Harm manages to step out the way in time. Harm shoots in for a takedown but Stakhanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Harm shoots in looking for a takedown. Stakhanov tries to sprawl out of it but Harm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stakhanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Harm misses the shot to the body. Stakhanov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Good standup being displayed there by Harm as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Stakhanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Harm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stakhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stakhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harm. Harm lands with a straight right. Stakhanov didn't see that one coming. Harm misses with a lunging right hand
and Stakhanov moves into the clinch. Stakhanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stakhanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harm manages to break the clinch.
Harm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Harm bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stakhanov's head backwards. Stakhanov wants to clinch. Stakhanov throws a solid leg kick but Harm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stakhanov. Harm looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stakhanov!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harm working the head with strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. You can see the frustration on Stakhanov's face as Harm controls the position. Stakhanov taking a bit of punishment here - Harm scoring with strikes. Harm misses with the ground and pound. An elbow from Harm crashes against the mat.
Harm wants to control but Stakhanov is keeping him busy. Stakhanov tries to escape but Harm is in control. Harm misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Stakhanov is pushing Harm's head away, looking to escape. Harm manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stakhanov seems a little lost for a moment, as Harm dominates the positioning. Harm misses with an attempted head punch from side control. The ground and pound from Harm seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Harm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Harm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Harm fakes the leg kick and cracks Stakhanov in the body. Stakhanov avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Harm looks for the body kick but Stakhanov saw that one coming. Harm thuds his shin into the meat of Stakhanov's side. Stakhanov throws a wild body kick that Harm sees coming a mile off. Harm scores with a kick to the body.
Harm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stakhanov on the side of the head. Harm fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frane Harm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harm misses with a body shot.
Stakhanov staying out of range there. Harm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stakhanov counters with a lovely shot to the body. Harm throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Stakhanov wants to counter with a clinch but Harm pushes him away. Harm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stakhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Harm steps away. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stakhanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Harm misses the shot to the body. Stakhanov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Stakhanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stakhanov wants it to stay on the feet. Stakhanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Stakhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harm lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stakhanov takes a step back to recover. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frane Harm dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stakhanov misses with a wild body shot. Harm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Stakhanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harm to score with a decent uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Harm. Stakhanov does a little dance to reset his feet. Stakhanov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harm can pounce on him.
Stakhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Harm is just out of range. Stakhanov slips under a jab. Harm throws the left hand but Stakhanov avoids the punch easily. Harm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harm lands a nice looking body kick. Stakhanov slips under a jab. Jab by Harm. Stakhanov tries to land a front kick but Harm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Harm misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stakhanov on the side of the head. Stakhanov is looking to land body kicks. Good shot there by Harm. Harm fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Nice body kick from Harm. Stakhanov slips a jab from Harm. Despite the aggression on Stakhanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Stakhanov looks to land a body kick but Harm moved away. Harm tries to land a front kick but Stakhanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Harm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stakhanov throws a wild body kick that Harm sees coming a mile off.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harm lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stakhanov will feel that in the morning. A head kick from Stakhanov lands but Harm takes it in his stride.
It looks like Frane Harm has been cut. Harm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Harm misses with a looping left. Harm bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Harm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Harm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Harm throws a push kick but Stakhanov slaps the foot to one side. Stakhanov throws a fast counter high kick but Harm manages to duck under it in time. Stakhanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harm ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Harm throws a lazy right hand but Stakhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Harm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stakhanov. Harm scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stakhanov throws a push kick but Harm slaps the foot to one side. Frane Harm is winning the standup battle so far. Stakhanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Harm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Stakhanov throws a lazy head kick and Harm counters with a lovely straight right hand! Harm lunges at Stakhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stakhanov's hand. A head kick misses from Stakhanov. Harm throws out a powerful jab. A low kick from Stakhanov is predictable there and Harm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Good work by Harm as he checks the leg kick. Harm throws a series of punches but Stakhanov moves out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stakhanov, right into the meat.
Stakhanov lands a front kick. Harm avoids the head kick by Stakhanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stakhanov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harm. Harm keeps Stakhanov at a distance using the push kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Harm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stakhanov only half commits to the counter leg kick. Harm lands a leg kick that knocks Stakhanov off balance momentarily. Harm throws a wild body kick that Stakhanov sees coming a mile off. Harm misses with a straight right. Harm avoids a kick to the body.
Harm fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Stakhanov moves out of range of the body kick. Stakhanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Stakhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Stakhanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Harm throwing a counter right hand but Stakhanov manages to avoid it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frane Harm dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Frane Harm's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Stakhanov scores with a push kick. Stakhanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harm missing with a left hand there. Stakhanov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Stakhanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Harm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Harm just misses with a punch to the body.
Harm lands a glancing blow to the side of Stakhanov's head. Stakhanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It appears Harm was looking to counter with a kick there. Stakhanov tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stakhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Harm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Stakhanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stakhanov throws a head kick but Harm moves out of range.
Harm misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harm misses with a jab, cross combination.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stakhanov. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A swing and a miss from Harm. Stakhanov throws a body punch but Harm moves out of range. Stakhanov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Stakhanov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Stakhanov moves out of range of the strikes. Harm throws a head kick that misses. Harm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stakhanov feints a counter leg kick. Stakhanov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stakhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harm is able to avoid easily. Stakhanov is looking to clinch but Harm is avoiding it.
It appears Harm was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stakhanov scores with a kick to the body.
Harm tries to land a front kick but Stakhanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Stakhanov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Harm. Stakhanov lands a jab to Harm's midsection. Stakhanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Harm circles away.
Stakhanov throws a sloppy head kick and Harm moves out of range easily. Stakhanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Harm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexy Stakhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Stakhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harm. Harm appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Stakhanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Stakhanov works Harm's body with a nice hook. Stakhanov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Alexy Stakhanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Harm crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stakhanov - the referee stops the clock and Harm gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stakhanov. Harm manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. A kick lands to the mid section there for Stakhanov. Stakhanov scores with a nice body kick.
Stakhanov misses with a kick to the body.
Stakhanov lands a head kick. Harm smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stakhanov 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 Harm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Harm misses with a low kick. Stakhanov counters with a body kick. That kick from Stakhanov tenderised Harm's leg. Harm is trying to keep his angry face on. Stakhanov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Stakhanov misses with a head kick.
Stakhanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Stakhanov avoids the head kick by Harm.
Stakhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Harm steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Stakhanov defending well as Harm loads up on a big left hand. And Stakhanov responds with a good body kick, but Harm manages to step out the way in time. Harm misses with a wild body shot. Harm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Harm pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stakhanov throws a big counter head kick but Harm avoids it with no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice jab there from Harm. Stakhanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harm. Stakhanov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Stakhanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Harm pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stakhanov back to the cage. Harm follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Stakhanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stakhanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A decent looking body kick lands there for Stakhanov. Stakhanov throws a push kick but Harm slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Alexy Stakhanov. I think Harm 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frane Harm! A very excited looking Frane Harm made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tre Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Flail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar comes to the cage accompanied by Loser: Beck. Flail has chosen Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself by Ice Cube as his entrance music. Stone Flail acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tre Spar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stone Flail! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flail. Flail obviously looking to wear him down.
Flail throws a head kick that misses. Flail lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Flail lands with a good body shot. Flail throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Flail misses with the combination.
Spar tries to clinch but Flail moves out of range. Flail darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Flail throws a right and a left that Spar avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Flail throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spar. Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flail is keeping the position for now. Spar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Flail looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Flail looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Flail!
That's one minute gone in the round. Spar misses with a strike from the bottom. Flail cracks Spar with a big right hand but Spar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Spar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Flail. Spar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Spar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Flail working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Spar wants to get back to full guard. Spar actively working from the bottom here. Spar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flail scores with a couple of nice shots.
It looks like Tre Spar has been cut. Spar manages to get to full guard.
Flail is in close to Spar's body, working some short punches and elbows. Flail told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flail cracks Spar with a solid left hand. Flail trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Flail is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Flail stops Spar from standing up. Flail works over Spar with some ground and pound from guard. Spar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flail defends well. Spar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flail postures up and lands a big shot to Spar's brow. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Spar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flail lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Flail works over Spar with some ground and pound from guard. Flail with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Flail landing some decent shots from guard. Flail is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Flail has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Spar to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Flail is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Spar pulls down on the head and he's put Flail to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tre Spar! An intense looking Tre Spar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd like to thank my opponent Carroll, you hit hard as fuck, the fans, Dick Hardwoodall and Hoarse Whisperer here at Epicity Productions for the opportunity. Also everyone at Bobby B's'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernie Bezoink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bezoink is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuel. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Davenport! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernie Bezoink! The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bezoink pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A head kick from Bezoink lands but Davenport takes it in his stride. Bezoink wants to clinch but Davenport slips to the side and Davenport counters with a nice double leg into guard. Davenport postures up in Bezoink's guard and throws a big left but Bezoink blocks it. Bezoink told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet. Davenport showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Davenport forces his way into half guard. Bezoink wants to get back to his feet. Bezoink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davenport. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davenport missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Davenport in particular looking to stall. Davenport is working for a submission of some sort.
Bezoink has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davenport is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davenport is nestled in close to Bezoink, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Bezoink on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Davenport is keen to just control but Bezoink is a slippery customer. Davenport content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Davenport is trying to control the action in half guard but Bezoink is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Davenport sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bezoink trying to hold on to Davenport's head to control him but Davenport postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Bezoink stuffs the takedown attempt from Davenport. Davenport gets slowly back to his feet. A nice combination there by Bezoink.
Davenport ducks right into an uppercut from Bezoink. Bezoink scores with a nice strike. Davenport has a takedown stuffed. Bezoink lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Bezoink throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davenport closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bezoink did well to prevent Davenport getting side control. Bezoink is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Davenport 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. Bezoink is defending against the submission attempts here by Davenport.
Davenport is working for a kimura but Bezoink is defending it quite comfortably.
Davenport prevents Bezoink from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davenport thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bezoink's head. Davenport missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Davenport is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bezoink sees it coming and defends easily. Davenport is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Davenport working Bezoink over with strikes. Davenport wants to work for an arm triangle but Bezoink is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bezoink is trying to maintain the position but Davenport is very close to passing his half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davenport wants to work for an arm triangle but Bezoink is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davenport thows a huge punch but Bezoink dodges it nicely.
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 Lucas Davenport will probably get the nod. That's time! Davenport's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bezoink throws a right and a left that both miss. Bezoink will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davenport or perhaps it was just good defense by Bezoink, which made it look bad. Davenport shoots in but Bezoink avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bezoink connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davenport is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bezoink misses with a few strikes there.
Bezoink goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Davenport avoids the head kick by Bezoink.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davenport tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Ernie Bezoink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Some wild striking there from Bezoink.
Bezoink bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davenport's head. Davenport showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bezoink.
Davenport attempts a counter takedown but Bezoink avoids it well and moves away. Bezoink bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davenport's head. Bezoink lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bezoink. Davenport staying out of range there. Bezoink scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bezoink lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davenport's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bezoink misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davenport.
Davenport takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bezoink throws a right and a left that Davenport avoids nicely. Bezoink has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bezoink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bezoink throws a series of punches but Davenport moves out of range. Davenport feinted with a counter takedown. Davenport takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Bezoink connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davenport's hands. Bezoink gets caught napping as Davenport dives in and scores a takedown. Bezoink manages to retain guard. Bezoink keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully. Bezoink looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davenport accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Davenport drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davenport jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davenport landing with the ground and pound. Davenport preventing the sweep. Davenport trying to control but Bezoink is working from the bottom. Bezoink is trying to hold Davenport in close to prevent damage but Davenport has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Davenport seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Davenport drops his hands momentarily and Bezoink takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Davenport fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him. Davenport tries for a takedown but Bezoink sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Ernie Bezoink seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bezoink fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Davenport on the side of the head. Davenport takes one to the side of the head.
Davenport looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bezoink tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Davenport half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bezoink tries to bum rush Davenport with a series of wild strikes but Davenport uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bezoink moves to clinch but Davenport breaks away and Davenport counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davenport. Bezoink trying to control the position.
Davenport throws a big right hand that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernie Bezoink showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bezoink swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A jab from Bezoink does it's job there. Bezoink lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bezoink lands with a slapping head kick. Bezoink's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bezoink duly obliges. Bezoink goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Bezoink scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Bezoink fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davenport, pushing him back against the cage. Bezoink struggles to land a body shot inside as Davenport controls his hands.
Davenport keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bezoink's efforts to push away. Bezoink wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davenport has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bezoink after a bit of a struggle. Bezoink wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Davenport has him pressed against the cage. Davenport has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bezoink is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bezoink wants to break free but Davenport has control.
Davenport changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bezoink fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Davenport. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bezoink gets in close and instigates a clinch. Bezoink breaks the clinch.
Bezoink pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bezoink.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davenport shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bezoink is trying to defend but Davenport finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Bezoink is trying to control but can't.
Davenport takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Davenport lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bezoink moves into full guard.
Davenport thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Bezoink wants to sweep here but Davenport controlling him for the moment. Davenport showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bezoink looking to control.
Davenport controlling from the top position. Bezoink bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davenport's guard. Davenport looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bezoink throwing strikes from guard but Davenport blocks nicely. Davenport is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bezoink frees his head nicely. Oh but Davenport has switched to an armbar! Bezoink is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Lucas Davenport! An out of breath Lucas Davenport thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Madhaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madhaki comes to the cage accompanied by Fela Kuti - Let's Start . Peacock is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bring The Noise by Public Enemy & Anthrax. Josh Madhaki had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Madhaki! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drew Peacock! The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Peacock throws a hook but Madhaki avoids it easily. A big left from Madhaki misses. Nice body kick there by Madhaki. Peacock misses with a wild body shot. Peacock throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madhaki counters with a nice body kick. Peacock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madhaki moves away. Peacock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Madhaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peacock. Peacock thows a body kick. Madhaki tries to catch it but that hurt him. Peacock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peacock misses with a looping right. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peacock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madhaki moves away. And Madhaki counters with a quick kick to the body but Peacock blocks it. Peacock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Madhaki.
Peacock throws a sloppy body shot
letting Madhaki counter with a right hand. Madhaki moves out of range as Peacock strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Madhaki misses with a body punch
and Peacock counters with a nice uppercut. Peacock takes a swing at Madhaki's ribcage but misses. Peacock throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Madhaki to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Drew Peacock has been cut. Madhaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peacock. Madhaki connects with a single shot there. Peacock misses the body punch enabling Madhaki to counter with a crisp jab. Madhaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peacock misses with a straight left. Peacock looks for the body kick but Madhaki saw that one coming. Peacock throws a poor cross that misses
and Madhaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Peacock, as that shot connected.
Peacock throws a poor cross that misses
and Madhaki counters with a lovely shot to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Peacock thows a leg kick but Madhaki checks it and Madhaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Madhaki lands with a shot to the body. Peacock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madhaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Madhaki swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Peacock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peacock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Madhaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A left lands for Madhaki. Madhaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Peacock. Peacock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Madhaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Madhaki throws a body punch but Peacock moves out of range. Madhaki delivers a nice body kick. Madhaki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Peacock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A leg kick checked by Madhaki. Madhaki slips under a jab from Peacock. Madhaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Madhaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peacock moves away. Madhaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Peacock.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Madhaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peacock.
Madhaki scores with the left hand. Peacock knows he should have avoided that one. Madhaki ducks under a wild hook from Peacock. Nice uppercut there from Madhaki. Peacock misses with a lunging right hand
and Madhaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Drew Peacock's cut even more. Peacock moves forwards but Madhaki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Peacock is rocked! Madhaki is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Peacock misses with a jab to the body
and Madhaki comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Peacock stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Madhaki is on him like rabid pit bull! Peacock slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Madhaki! A very excited looking Josh Madhaki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bill Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arc Turian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Bronson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arc Turian! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bronson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bronson clinches with his opponent.
Turian tries to land a knee to the head but Bronson blocks with his arms.
Turian working Bronson over with knees to the body. A short uppercut from Bronson. Turian missing with knees to the body.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bronson scores with a shot to the side of Turian's head. Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turian backwards. Bronson lands with a right to the head. Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Turian uses good head movement to avoid it. 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! Turian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bronsons head. Bronson lands with a short shot to the head. Turian looking to throw knees to the head but Bronson is blocking nicely.
Bronson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bronson looking to pass the guard. Turian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bronson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turian looking for a sweep. Not yet Turian, not yet. Bronson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bronson scoring with punches to the head and body. Turian wants to sweep here but Bronson controlling him for the moment. Bronson working some strikes from top position. Bronson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Turian seems keen to control Bronson's posture. Bronson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bronson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bronson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Bronson with a nice head shot there. Bronson is fighting to break Turian's control of his arms but Turian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Turian wriggles free and stands up. Turian looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away. Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turian looks to land a body kick but Bronson moved away. Bronson feinted with a counter takedown. Bronson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Turian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson. This has been an exciting period of action! Turian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turian. Bronson shrugs it off though. A decent looking body kick lands there for Turian. Bronson throws a combination that misses and Turian counters with an outside leg kick.
Turian has Bronson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson lands an uppercut. Turian gets underhooks to prevent Bronson's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bronson lands a shoulder strike. Stalling in the clinch from Bronson.
Turian lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turian obliges. Bronson tries to work over Turian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Turian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Turian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronson misses with a hook from the clinch. Bronson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Turian is adopting a defensive guard. Bronson looking to pass the guard. Turian looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bronson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Bronson cracks Turian with a solid left hand. Turian trying to keep a closed guard but Bronson is proving a slippery customer.
Bronson 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. Turian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Bronson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Bronson won't allow Turian to sweep him here. Bronson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bronson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bronson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bronson prevents Turian from getting back to his feet. Turian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Bronson won't allow Turian to sweep him here. Bronson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turian works some decent striking defense from the bottom. 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 Bill Bronson will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bronson misses with a left hand and Turian counters with a lovely shot to the body. Bronson shoots in for a takedown but Turian shows good takedown defense. Turian wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away. Turian scores with a hook. Turian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arc Turian seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bronson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bronson misses the shot to the body. Turian slips a straight right by Bronson. Bronson sets himself, and Turian steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronson avoids it this time. Bronson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turian sprawls well. Turian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronson gets slowly back to his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turian avoids the body shot from Bronson.
Bronson jabs Turian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bronson tries to clinch and Turian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Turian swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand. Turian tries to clinch but Bronson moves out of range. Arc Turian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bronson looks to land a left hand but Turian moved out of range nicely. Bronson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Turian counters with a three punch combo that has Bronson backing up. Bronson nods at Turian to acknowledge the strikes. Turian throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bronson is rocked! Bronson looking to score a takedown here. Turian is defending well but Bronson drives through and ends up in Turian's guard. Oh Bronson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Bronson is looking to work some ground and pound but Turian has wrist control. Bronson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turian swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bronson seems to have got his legs back now. Bronson stopping the sweep attempt from Turian. Turian has momentary wrist control but Bronson slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turian wants to sweep but no luck. Bill Bronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Turian manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Turian 's head but he takes it in his stride. Turian thows a left - swing and a miss! Bronson has managed to clinch.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside. Turian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bronson tries to work over Turian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A hook to the body from Turian.
Bill Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Turian gets underhooks to prevent Bronson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Turian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turian lands a right hand. Turian scores with a knee to the head.
Bronson avoiding damage as Turian throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Turian controls his hands.
Turian lands on the inside with an uppercut. Turian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronson is defending well for now. Good body shot from Turian.
Bronson tries to score a body lock takedown but Turian shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Turian misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson is trying to trip Turian. He has hold of a leg but Turian is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bronson persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Turian pushes Bronson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target. Turian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson. Turian tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bronson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Turian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice cross by Turian. Turian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Turian looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range. Bronson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Turian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bronson's calf. Bronson throws a right hand that misses
and Turian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Turian walks into a straight right hand from Bronson. Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Turian slips the punch. Bronson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Arc Turian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turian slips under a jab. Bill Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bronson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turian throws out a leg kick but Bronson moves out of range and Turian only half commits. Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Turian moves away and avoids it. Bronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arc Turian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Turian counters with a nice body kick. Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bronson misses with a takedown attempt - Turian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Turian looks like he wants to counter punch here. Turian throws a wild body kick that Bronson sees coming a mile off. Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turian.
Turian throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily. A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bronson misses with a hook. Turian ducked under it nicely. Turian is trying to counter with his kicks. Bronson misses with a right hand and Turian counters with a nice body shot. Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Turian tries to counter with a clinch but Bronson shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bronson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Turian follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Turian tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Turian lands a two punch combo.
Turian throws a leg kick which misses Bronson's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronson tries to avoid it. Bronson misses with a left hand and Turian counters with a nice body kick.
Turian throws a quick inside leg kick. Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turian steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bronson. Turian scores with a kick to the midsection. Turian is looking to land body kicks. Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bronson jabs at Turian's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turian!
This has been an exciting period of action! Bronson 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. Bronson misses with the combination.
Turian throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem. Bronson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turian. Turian on the wrong end of a nice hook. Turian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson. Turian closes the distance and clinches. Turian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Turian has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bronson blocks a body shot from Turian. Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bronson looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stalling in the clinch from Bronson.
Knees to the body from Turian.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bronson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turian backwards. Nice body punch from Turian. Turian misses with a punch to the body.
Turian lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turian. A quick uppercut on the inside from Turian. Good body shot from Turian.
Turian blocks a body shot from Bronson. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turian obliges. Bronson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Turian lands a body punch. Turian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turian obliges. 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! Turian landing knees to the body.
Turian struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bronson swings wildly with an uppercut but Turian uses good head movement to avoid it. Turian blocking some punches.
Turian lands a good knee to the midsection. Bronson won't want to take too many of those. Bronson tries to work over Turian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bronson tries to break free but Turian pushes him back against the cage. Turian lands a good knee to the midsection. Bronson won't want to take too many of those. Knees to the body from Turian.
Turian scores with an uppercut up the middle. A hook to the body from Turian.
Turian lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bronson blocks a body shot from Turian. Turian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bronson.
Bronson avoiding damage as Turian throws knees to the body.
Turian landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Turian misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Arc Turian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Turian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arc Turian! Arc Turian was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pops Maellard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chryst Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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188 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
12 - 3 - 1 |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pops Maellard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chryst Halo! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maellard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Maellard misses with a shot to the body and Halo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Halo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maellard swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheers as Halo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maellard doesn't seem phased though. Maellard missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Halo. Halo misses with a wild body shot. Maellard motions for Halo to come forward. Maellard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Halo checks a low kick from Maellard. Halo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Halo lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maellard thinks about countering with a head kick. Maellard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Halo takes one to the chin there. Maellard tried to score with a low kick but Halo checks it. Halo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maellard. Halo throws a looping overhand right but Maellard ducks down to avoid it. Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maellard.
Maellard misses with a hook. Maellard slips a jab and a cross from Halo.
Maellard throws a right and a left that Halo avoids nicely. Maellard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halo. Halo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Halo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maellard is out of range and Halo settles back down. Halo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo throws out a counter right but Maellard avoids it with no problem. Maellard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Halo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Maellard's head. Halo moves away from the strike by Maellard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maellard throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range. Halo blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Maellard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Halo is out of range. Maellard keeps Halo at a distance using the push kick. Maellard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Halo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maellard throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Halo missing with a left hand there. Maellard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Halo slips a jab from Maellard. Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maellard moves away. Halo moves out of range of the strikes. Halo wants to land a leg kick but Maellard is out of range. Maellard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Maellard. Halo thumps Maellard with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Halo looks to land a left hand but Maellard moved out of range nicely. Halo throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maellard misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Halo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Halo. That's going to slow Maellard down. Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halo lands a nice shot that snaps Maellard's head back.
Halo checks a low kick from Maellard. Maellard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maellard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Halo. Halo obviously looking to wear him down.
Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maellard. Maellard throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Halo counter with a right hand. Sloppy strikes from Halo. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Halo misses with a few strikes there.
Maellard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Maellard loads up on a big right hand but Halo slips the punch. Maellard throws a low kick but Halo avoids it. Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving. Some wild striking there from Halo.
Maellard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Maellard throws a right and a left that both miss. Halo takes a swing at Maellard's ribcage but misses. Halo throws a body kick that misses. Maellard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Pops Maellard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chryst Halo will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Halo throws a combination that misses and Maellard counters with a three punch combo that has Halo backing up. Halo nods at Maellard to acknowledge the strikes. Halo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Maellard misses its target. Maellard catches Halo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Maellard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Chryst Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Halo digs a good hook to Maellard's body.
Maellard looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range. Halo tries to bum rush Maellard with a series of wild strikes but Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Halo checks a leg kick. We've been told by Maellard's head coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Halo misses. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maellard 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 Halo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Halo! But no joy. Maellard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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! Halo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Maellard's shoulder, as Maellard tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Halo misses with a leg kick. It looked like Maellard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Maellard throws a head kick that misses. Halo avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard throws a quick inside leg kick. Halo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Halo blocks the body kick.
Maellard scores with a jab to the jaw. Halo throws a right and a left that Maellard avoids nicely. Maellard throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo unleashes a big counter combination but Maellard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Crunch! Halo slams his shin into Maellard's torso. Halo tries to bum rush Maellard with a series of wild strikes but Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Halo lands a nice looking body shot.
Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maellard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Good standup being displayed there by Halo as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maellard throws a combination that misses and Halo counters with a nice body kick. A right-left combo lands from Halo. Maellard punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch. Maellard misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Maellard does a little dance to reset his feet. A chopping leg kick lands by Halo. Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maellard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Maellard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Halo in his tracks. Maellard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo. Maellard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Halo loads up on a big right hand but Maellard slips the punch. Halo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Halo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maellard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chryst Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Maellard throws a body shot but no joy. Maellard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Maellard tries to work over Halo's front leg with a kick but Halo checks it. Maellard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Halo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Maellard throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it. Halo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Halo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Maellard connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Halo on the wrong end of a nice hook. 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! Halo checks a low kick from Maellard. Nice body kick from Halo. Halo avoids the body shot from Maellard.
Halo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maellard moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Maellard throws an overhand right that lands on Halo's shoulder, as Halo tries to avoid the shot. Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Jab from Maellard. Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Maellard motions for Halo to come forward. Maellard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Maellard swings away with a leg kick that misses. A jab from Halo does it's job there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A jab from Maellard misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chryst Halo will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Maellard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Maellard throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range. Maellard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Maellard moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab. Maellard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Halo. Maellard throws a head kick that Halo semi-blocks.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy. Maellard misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Halo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Maellard throws the kick towards the body but Halo avoids it. Halo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Halo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Maellard throws a leg kick but Halo sees it coming and checks it nicely. Maellard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maellard throws a hook but Halo blocks it. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maellard throws a half hearted mid kick. Maellard ducks right into an uppercut from Halo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Maellard throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Maellard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maellard. Maellard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sloppy strikes from Maellard. Those never looked like landing. Nice straight punches there by Halo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Halo. Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maellard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Maellard walks into a stiff left hand from Halo. Maellard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Maellard dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Maellard walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Halo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maellard momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good shot there by Halo. Maellard swings for the body but Halo moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Halo. Halo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maellard. Maellard blocks a head kick by Halo.
Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo. A quick step to the side and Maellard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Halo throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Maellard throws a counter high kick but Halo was just alert enough to avoid it. Maellard throws a sloppy body shot
and Halo counters with a nice body shot. Maellard throws a body shot but no joy. Halo misses with the combination.
Maellard tries to score with a low kick but Halo moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Maellard throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo throws out a counter right but Maellard avoids it with no problem. Halo misses with a low kick.
Halo sizes up Maellard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Halo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maellard fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Halo blocks the leg kick.
Maellard misses with a hook
and Halo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Maellard moves out of range of the strikes. Halo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Halo checks a leg kick. Maellard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Halo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maellard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Halo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maellard was well out of range. Poor timing from Halo. Maellard throws a right and a left that both miss. Halo lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Maellard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Halo scores with a decent looking hook. Maellard throws a body shot but no joy. Halo misses with a wild combination.
Halo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Maellard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Halo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maellard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Maellard throws a looping overhand right but Halo ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Chryst Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Halo 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chryst Halo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serder Serderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Arthur Curry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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262 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Serder Serderov! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Curry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serderov scores with a push kick. Serderov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Curry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serderov.
Curry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Serderov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curry scrambles back to his feet. Serderov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Both fighters circling a little - Serderov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Curry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Serderov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A good leg kick by Curry. Some wild striking there from Serderov.
Serderov blocks the body kick.
Serderov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Serderov misses with a straight left. Curry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A counter left hand to the body from Curry misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Curry blocks a jab. Curry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some bone on bone action there as Serderov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Serderov lands a jab to Curry's midsection. Serderov tries a head kick but it misses.
Serderov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curry, right into the meat.
Serderov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Serderov throws a hook but Curry avoids it easily. Serderov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Curry on the side of the head. Serder Serderov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Curry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Serderov. Some wild striking there from Serderov.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A jab from Serderov misses. Serderov lands a head shot. Curry tried to score with a low kick but Serderov checks it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A good leg kick by Curry. Curry looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Curry misses with a low kick. A nice side step and Serderov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Serderov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Curry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Serderov does it's job there. Serderov blocks the body kick.
Curry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curry lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Serderov misses with an uppercut
and Curry counters with a good low kick that Serderov was not able to check. Curry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Curry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curry blocks the body kick.
Serderov lands a nice looking body shot.
Curry throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Serderov moves to clinch but Curry breaks away and Curry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A telegraphed right hand from Curry misses the target. Serderov is trying to counter with his kicks. Serderov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Curry throws a nice looking combination but Serderov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Serderov jabs Curry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Serderov throws a lazy uppercut
and Curry counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Curry tries a head kick but it misses.
Curry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Serderov connects with a body shot. Serderov looks to land a left hand but Curry moved out of range nicely. Curry swats away the attempt to clinch by Serderov. Serderov lands with a hook. Curry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Curry lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Serder Serderov has been cut. Serderov forces Curry back against the cage and clinches. Curry throws a head punch that misses. Curry tries to work over Serderov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Serderov's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serder Serderov will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Serder Serderov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Serderov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Curry. Curry obviously looking to wear him down.
Serderov digs a good hook to Curry's body.
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curry throws a body shot but no joy. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Serderov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Curry misses with a looping left. Serderov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Curry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Curry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Curry tries to land a leg kick but Serderov saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Curry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Serderov. Serderov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut. Serderov cracks a nice hook into Curry's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Serderov throws the left hand but Curry avoids the punch easily. An attempted straight right counter from Curry misses the target. Serderov misses with the body kick and Curry counters with a good low kick that Serderov was not able to check. Curry pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Serderov blocks a head kick by Curry.
Serderov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Serderov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Curry is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Serderov. Curry cracks Serderov with a right hand to the side of the head. Curry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curry cracks Serderov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Curry scores with a shot to the body.
Serderov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Curry dips to his left and cracks Serderov with an uppercut! Serderov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Curry tries a low kick but Serderov avoids it. Serderov lands with an overhand left. Curry looks to score with a jab to the body but Serderov is just out of range. Serderov just misses with a punch to the body.
Serderov looks to throw a body kick and Curry makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Serderov really felt that one! Serderov is breathing heavily. Curry wants to slow Serderov down by chopping away at his legs. Curry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Curry 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.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curry.
Curry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serderov tries to clinch up. Curry checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Curry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Curry with a hook. Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serderov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Serderov duly obliges. Curry misses the shot to the body. Curry darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Serderov misses with a low kick as Curry jumps back. Serderov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Serderov misses with a body shot
and Curry counters with a leg kick. Curry throws a leg kick but Serderov sees it coming and checks it nicely. Serderov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Currys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Donk. Curry catches Serderov right on the button with a cross. Serderov gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Curry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Serderov throws an elbow that misses.
Serderov blocks a body shot from Curry. Serderov manages to break the clinch.
Curry throws a right and a left that Serderov avoids nicely. Curry lands a nice looking body kick. Curry delivers a nice body kick. Curry delivers a nice body kick. Serderov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Curry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serderov moves away. Serderov looks to score with a jab to the body but Curry is just out of range. Serderov just misses with a punch to the body.
Curry connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Serderov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Serderov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Curry counters with a slapping leg kick. Curry works Serderov's body with a nice hook. Crunch! Curry slams his shin into Serderov's torso. A clash of legs there as Serderov blocks the low kick. Arthur Curry is winning the standup battle so far. Curry scores with a jab. Serderov acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Curry scores with the left hand. Serderov knows he should have avoided that one. Curry scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Curry lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Serderov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Curry and Serderov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Curry.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Curry! After the fight, Arthur Curry was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rude Moogle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Big Baby! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rude Moogle! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Moogle avoids the head kick by Big Baby.
Big Baby digs a good body shot into Moogle's ribs. Big Baby swings widly with a right hand
and Moogle counters with a nice body shot. Big Baby misses with a hook. Big Baby throws an off balance right hand
and Moogle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like John Big Baby has been cut. Moogle ducks under a wild hook from Big Baby. Big Baby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moogle can pounce on him.
Big Baby takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Moogle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nice jab there from Moogle. Moogle slips a straight right by Big Baby. This has been an exciting period of action! Moogle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Big Baby does no damage. Moogle connects with a leg kick. Big Baby looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Big Baby throws a hook but Moogle avoids it easily. Big Baby paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Big Baby misses with a left hand and Moogle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Big Baby has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Big Baby there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Moogle, right into the meat.
Big Baby throws a series of punches but Moogle moves out of range. Moogle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Big Baby pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Moogle ducks right into an uppercut from Big Baby. Big Baby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Big Baby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Moogle counters with a lovely shot to the body. Big Baby is breathing heavily. Moogle lands a big uppercut and Big Baby crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Big Baby looks OK. Moogle waves Big Baby back to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Moogle jabs Big Baby to the body, keeping him at a distance. Moogle lands a jab to Big Baby's midsection. Moogle lands a nice looking body shot.
Big Baby needs to keep his hands up - Moogle had a free shot at his head there. Moogle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Big Baby. That did some damage! Moogle jabs Big Baby to the body, keeping him at a distance. Moogle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Moogle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Big Baby walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Big Baby looks up at the clock. Bad move! Moogle lands a right hand from hell, dropping Big Baby. Moogle pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rude Moogle!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odell Paquette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Paskalev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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153 lbs
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151 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Arnost Paskalev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Odell Paquette! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Paskalev on the wrong end of a nice jab. Paskalev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paquette as he avoids it easily. Paskalev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paquette moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Paskalev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Paskalev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paquette sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paskalev somewhat. Paquette avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Paquette misses the jab. Paskalev dodges the punch combination from Paquette.
Paskalev tries to counter with a takedown but Paquette is quick to defend against it. Paskalev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paskalev 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! Paskalev ducks under a wild hook from Paquette. Paskalev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paquette! We've been hearing that Paskalev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Paskalev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Paquette will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paskalev advances to full mount. Paskalev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paskalev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Paskalev controlling his opponent. Paquette wants to hold on but Paskalev pushes him away. Paskalev looking to finish Paquette with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paquette! Paskalev punching from mount but Paquette doing a good job of avoiding damage. The referee warns Paquette that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paskalev lands with some strikes. Paquette really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paquette tries to hold on but Paskalev postures up. Paquette is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paquette is squirming around, avoiding Paskalev's attempts to control the action. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paquette is looking to improve his position but Paskalev isn't that keen on the idea. Paquette wants to hold on but Paskalev pushes him away. Paskalev landing punches. Paskalev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Paquette hang on? Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Paskalev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Paquette is desperately trying to improve his position but Paskalev has a good base and remains in mount. Paskalev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paquette is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paskalev looking for a guillotine from mount but Paquette is having none of it. Paskalev trying to control but Paquette is having none of it. Paquette taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paquette is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Paquette is squirming around, avoiding Paskalev's attempts to control the action. Paskalev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paquette tries to reverse the position but Paskalev maintains control. Paskalev raining down hammerfists from mount. Paquette is working to get back to half guard.
Paquette wants to hold on but Paskalev pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Paskalev looking to control but Paquette is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Paquette tries to hold on but Paskalev pushes him away. Paquette in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Paskalev landing strikes from the mount and Paquette is in trouble! Paquette is looking to get to half guard. Paskalev with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paskalev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Paskalev is landing with some decent strikes but Paquette is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Paskalev landing strikes from the mount and Paquette is in trouble! Paquette tries to hold on but Paskalev pushes him away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paskalev trying to control but Paquette is having none of it. Paskalev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Paquette tries to lock up and control but Paskalev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Paquette is trying to stand up. Paquette controls the position. Paskalev is landing with some decent strikes but Paquette is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Paquette is looking to get to half guard. Paskalev lands a big shot there that rocks Paquette but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnost Paskalev dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A combination from Paquette does no damage. Paskalev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paquette sprawls and moves away. Paskalev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paquette. Paquette throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Paskalev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paquette can do to turn this around? Paquette looks to land a combination but Paskalev avoids it well. Paskalev drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paquette sprawls and moves away. Odell Paquette seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paskalev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Paskalev avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Odell Paquette seems to be getting the better of the standup. Paquette uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Paquette on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paskalev. Paskalev obviously looking to wear him down.
Paskalev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paskalev. Odell Paquette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paquette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. An inside leg kick lands from Paskalev. Paquette ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paskalev moves away. Paquette 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. Paquette throws an overhand right that lands on Paskalev's shoulder, as Paskalev tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paskalev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paskalev. Paquette throws an overhand right that lands on Paskalev's shoulder, as Paskalev tries to avoid the shot. Paquette fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Paskalev is looking to score with low kicks. Paquette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paskalev with a body shot. Paskalev throws a leg kick but Paquette checks it. Paskalev throws a low kick, looking for Paquette's leg but Paquette calmly moves out of range. Paskalev defending well as Paquette loads up on a big left hand. Paquette throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paskalev. Paskalev half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Paquette stuffs the takedown. Paskalev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Paquette rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paskalev moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Paskalev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A leg kick checked by Paquette. Paquette throws a jab but it's blocked by Paskalev. Odell Paquette is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paquette checks a leg kick nicely. Paquette takes a swing at Paskalev's ribcage but misses. Paskalev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paquette sprawls well initially but Paskalev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Paskalev wants to take a breather but Paquette is having none of it. Paquette wants to get back to full guard. Paskalev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Paskalev wants to pass to mount but Paquette is defending the position. Paquette wants to control but Paskalev is keeping busy.
Paquette blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paskalev. Paskalev is working for a submission of some sort.
Paskalev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Paskalev prevents Paquette from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paquette is not content to let Paskalev control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Paskalev is looking to score with low kicks. Paquette pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Good work by Paquette as he checks the leg kick. Paskalev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Paquette checks the leg kick. Paskalev cracks the inside of Paquette's front leg. Paquette misses with a left hand and Paskalev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Paskalev 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. Paquette seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Paskalev postures up.
Paquette keeping moving, preventing Paskalev from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paquette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paskalev is one step ahead there. Paskalev trying to control but Paquette is working from the bottom. Paquette looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Paquette working a defensive guard but Paskalev passes into half guard.
Paquette is in trouble now - Paskalev has advanced to mount! Paquette is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Paquette that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Paskalev lands a big shot there that rocks Paquette but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paskalev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paquette is looking to escape. Paskalev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Paquette to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paquette shrugs it off. 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 Arnost Paskalev will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Paquette misses with a left hand and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paquette won't be happy with that. Paquette is looking for a sweep. Paquette prevents Paskalev from moving into mount. Paskalev is looking to take a break and control but Paquette is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Paskalev taking a breather here. Paquette wants to control but Paskalev postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paquette is trying to improve his position. Paskalev advances to mount. Paskalev avoids the attempt from Paquette to control. Paquette tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Paskalev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Paquette is trying desperately to improve position. Paskalev landing punches. Paquette wants to control but Paskalev is having none of it. Paquette can't escape the position.
Paquette is in a horrible position here. Paskalev smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paskalev lands a big elbow. Paskalev looking to control but Paquette is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Paquette is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paskalev wants to control the pace but Paquette is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Paquette tries to lock up and control but Paskalev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Paskalev working the ground and pound effectively.
Paskalev with the ground and pound from mount. Paskalev scoring with strikes but Paquette is staying in there. Paquette is bucking up trying to escape but Paskalev cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Paskalev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paquette is squirming around, avoiding Paskalev's attempts to control the action. Paquette wants to hold on but Paskalev pushes him away. Paskalev working Paquette over with strikes here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paskalev is landing with some decent strikes but Paquette is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Paquette tries to hold on but Paskalev postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Paskalev wants to control the pace but Paquette is squirming around nicely. Paskalev scoring with strikes but Paquette is staying in there. Paquette tries to get back to half guard but can't. Paskalev trying to control but Paquette is having none of it. Paskalev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paskalev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Paskalev trying to control but Paquette is having none of it. Paskalev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Paskalev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Paquette tries to get back to half guard but can't. Paskalev landing strikes, looking to finish! Paskalev prevents Paquette from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Paskalev with the ground and pound from mount. Paquette is looking to improve his position but Paskalev isn't that keen on the idea. Paskalev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paskalev controlling from the full mount. Arnost Paskalev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Paskalev landing shots from mount. Paquette is desperately trying to improve his position but Paskalev has a good base and remains in mount. Paquette taking shots to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paskalev working Paquette over with strikes here. Paquette is squirming around, avoiding Paskalev's attempts to control the action. Paquette in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Odell Paquette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paquette reaches up and holds on to Paskalev to control the position. Paskalev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paquette can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that's the end of the fight! Arnost Paskalev showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paskalev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnost Paskalev! During a confident post fight interview, Arnost Paskalev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Iron Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron Tyson has chosen Slaugterhouse - Party as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Iron Tyson! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A thudding body kick lands there by Coker!
Coker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Horrible takedown attempt by Iron Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Coker, which made it look bad. Iron Tyson throws a series of punches but Coker avoids them all with ease. Coker misses with a body kick. Good standup being displayed there by Iron Tyson as he connects with a hook. Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron Tyson throws out the jab. Coker scores with a jab to the head.
Coker misses with the body kick and Iron Tyson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Coker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Masaru Fighting Systems II in the buildup to the fight. Iron Tyson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Coker counters with a nice leg kick. Iron Tyson misses with a lunging right hand
and Coker counters with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Iron Tyson misses with a double jab
and Coker counters with a lovely shot to the body. Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick. Coker lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Coker. Coker throws a leg kick which misses Iron Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Iron Tyson tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big left from Coker misses. Iron Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Iron Tyson throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily. Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that Coker avoids nicely. Coker throws a leg kick that misses. Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Coker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Iron Tyson finds it's way round the side to connect with Coker's head. Iron Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iron Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target. Coker looks to land a left hand but Iron Tyson moved out of range nicely. Iron Tyson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Iron Tyson checks a leg kick. Iron Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Iron Tyson tries to move into range but Coker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Iron Tyson avoids the body shot from Coker.
Iron Tyson looks like he wants to counter punch here. Iron Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Coker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Coker 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. Coker walks into a straight right hand from Iron Tyson. Coker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Iron Tyson loads up on a big right hand but Coker slips the punch. Iron Tyson stalks Coker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Coker's face. Coker staggers backwards, shaken. Coker scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coker. Iron Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron Tyson is just out of range. Coker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Iron Tyson counter with a right hand. Iron Tyson misses with a body punch
and Coker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Iron Tyson really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Coker defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand. Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. A nice combination there by Iron Tyson.
Coker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iron Tyson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coker throws the left hand but Iron Tyson avoids the punch easily. Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Coker misses with a takedown and Iron Tyson counters with a left and a right that stings Coker. Coker misses with a body kick. Coker digs a good body shot into Iron Tyson's ribs. Coker tries to move into range but Iron Tyson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Coker throws a head kick that misses and Iron Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Coker swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Coker moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Coker.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson avoiding damage.
Coker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coker has hold of one of Iron Tyson's legs. Iron Tyson is fighting the takedown attempt but Coker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Coker wants to control from the top but Iron Tyson keeps moving. Coker distracts Iron Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Coker sitting in guard, not really doing much. Coker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Iron Tyson looking to control.
Iron Tyson seems keen to control Coker's posture. Iron Tyson keeping moving, preventing Coker from controlling successfully. 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 Akeen Coker will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Iron Tyson blocks a leg kick. Iron Tyson moves out of range of the body kick. Iron Tyson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Coker with a body shot. Coker lands with a good body shot. Coker takes one on the button. Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Iron Tyson misses with an uppercut. Coker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron Tyson. Nice takedown defense from Iron Tyson. No joy for Coker on that attempt. Coker lands a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Coker, right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Iron Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Iron Tyson throws a series of punches but Coker moves out of range. Iron Tyson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action! Coker scores with a kick to the body.
Coker fails to land the takedown. Danga de danga de dang - Iron Tyson scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round. A slow jab from Coker misses its intended target. Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Iron Tyson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Coker throws a lazy right hand but Iron Tyson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coker throws a big shot that misses. Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Iron Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crunch! Coker slams his shin into Iron Tyson's torso. Coker throws out a leg kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range and Coker only half commits. Coker lands a nice looking body kick. Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Coker. Iron Tyson throws a body shot but no joy. Coker defending well as Iron Tyson loads up on a big left hand. Iron Tyson 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. Good exchange - Iron Tyson coming out on top. Iron Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily. Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron Tyson punishes Coker's body with a nice straight punch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A jab from Iron Tyson finds it's way through Coker's defenses. Some wild striking there from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Coker. Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Iron Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range. Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson checks a leg kick. Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
Coker cracks Iron Tyson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Coker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Iron Tyson to score with a decent uppercut. Iron Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coker. Iron Tyson moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Iron Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Iron Tyson sprawls and moves away. Coker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Coker slips a straight right by Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iron Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Coker misses the target. Iron Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Iron Tyson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Coker moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson. Coker throws a counter high kick but Iron Tyson was just alert enough to avoid it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Coker throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson works Coker's body with a nice hook. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson. Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iron Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Iron Tyson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range and Coker settles back down. Iron Tyson swings and misses with a shot to the body and Coker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Coker swings for the body but Iron Tyson moves out of range.
Coker slips a jab and a cross from Iron Tyson.
Coker attempts a counter takedown but Iron Tyson avoids it well and moves away. Coker throws a leg kick that misses. Coker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Coker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Iron Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch lands to the side of Iron Tyson 's head but he takes it in his stride. Coker is looking to slow Iron Tyson down with leg kicks. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Iron Tyson misses. Iron Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it. Coker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Iron Tyson scores with a jab to the head.
Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker with a jab. Coker with a body punch. A glancing blow. Iron Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson. Shogun Iron Tyson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Iron Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Coker eats them both and turns towards Iron Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Iron Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Coker moves away and avoids it. Coker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Iron Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker. Coker throws the kick towards the body but Iron Tyson avoids it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Iron Tyson throws a looping overhand right but Coker ducks down to avoid it. Coker wants to land a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range. Iron Tyson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iron Tyson throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily. Iron Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Coker pushes him off. Coker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Iron Tyson throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem. Coker looks to throw a body kick and Coker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Iron Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coker finds it's way round the side to connect with Iron Tyson's head. Iron Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Coker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Coker throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off. Coker throws a head kick that misses. Coker throws a low kick but Iron Tyson avoids it. Coker tries to score with a low kick but Iron Tyson moves his leg out of the way. Despite the aggression on Iron Tyson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Iron Tyson dips to his left and cracks Coker with an uppercut! Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Coker lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coker thuds his shin into the meat of Iron Tyson's side. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Iron Tyson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Coker is looking to land body kicks. Iron Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Coker. Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iron Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson. Coker lands a leg kick that knocks Iron Tyson off balance momentarily. The crowd cheers as Iron Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coker doesn't seem phased though. Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Coker lands a nice hook to Iron Tyson's body. Iron Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A left and a right from Coker both land. Nice combination. Coker misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Iron Tyson avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Iron Tyson blocks a leg kick. Iron Tyson slips a jab from Coker. Iron Tyson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Iron Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron Tyson. Coker misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. The fighters circling - Iron Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far. Coker throws a wild body kick that Iron Tyson sees coming a mile off. Iron Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away. Coker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Iron Tyson walks into a left hand. Coker blocks a jab. Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Iron Tyson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coker lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Coker feints and then cracks Iron Tyson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Iron Tyson down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Iron Tyson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Iron Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss. Coker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Iron Tyson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. A solid leg kick lands there for Coker.
Iron Tyson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Iron Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coker moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Iron Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker tries to work over Iron Tyson's front leg with a kick but Iron Tyson checks it. Coker staying out of range there. Iron Tyson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Coker tries to stall but Iron Tyson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iron Tyson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akeen Coker clearly takes that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Iron Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Iron Tyson misses its intended target. As Iron Tyson looks to move away, Coker throws a big counter combo bu Iron Tyson just gets out of the way. Iron Tyson connects with a jab. Iron Tyson tries to clinch up. Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Iron Tyson gets a clinch. Iron Tyson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iron Tyson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coker's elbow. Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Coker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Iron Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Coker throws a push kick but Iron Tyson slaps the foot to one side. Coker moves away from the strike by Iron Tyson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coker is looking to clinch. Coker scores with a leg kick.
Iron Tyson blocks a head kick by Coker.
Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Iron Tyson moves out of range easily. Iron Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Iron Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Coker appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Coker avoids the body shot from Iron Tyson.
Coker looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Iron Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Iron Tyson tries to bum rush Coker with a series of wild strikes but Coker uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A telegraphed right hand from Iron Tyson misses the target. An inside leg kick lands from Coker. Coker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Coker misses with an uppercut. Iron Tyson moves out of range of the strikes. Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron Tyson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Iron Tyson connects with a body shot. Coker misses with a body shot.
Iron Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coker keeps the fight on the outside. Iron Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Coker wants to slow Iron Tyson down by chopping away at his legs. Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Coker ducks under a wild hook from Iron Tyson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Iron Tyson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Coker can pounce on him.
Iron Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Coker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Iron Tyson slips a jab from Coker. Iron Tyson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iron Tyson tests Coker's chin there with a solid looking shot. Coker ducks right into an uppercut from Iron Tyson. Coker tries to land a front kick but Iron Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Iron Tyson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coker. Coker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Iron Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Iron Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker misses with a body kick. Iron Tyson is looking for the big counter here. Iron Tyson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iron Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Iron Tyson throws a hook to the side of Coker's head but Coker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Coker throws a front kick aimed at Iron Tyson's knee but Iron Tyson avoids it well. Iron Tyson tries to counter with a clinch but Coker shakes him off and moves away. Iron Tyson looks to land a combination but Coker avoids it well. Coker throws a body punch but Iron Tyson moves out of range. Coker misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coker throws out a leg kick but Iron Tyson moves out of range and Coker only half commits. Iron Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Iron Tyson is out of range. Coker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Iron Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Iron Tyson. Coker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Coker looks to throw a body kick and Iron Tyson counters with a two punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker delivers a nice body kick. Iron Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coker circles away quickly and effectively. Coker swings away with a leg kick that misses. Coker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Iron Tyson with a hook. Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Shogun Iron Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Iron Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Iron Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Coker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Iron Tyson connects with a looping right hand.
Coker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Iron Tyson as he jumps to the side. Iron Tyson misses with a right hand letting Coker counter with a right hand. A big left from Iron Tyson misses. Coker moves in looking to clinch but Iron Tyson pushes him off. Coker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iron Tyson pinned against the cage. Iron Tyson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iron Tyson misses with a looping right. Iron Tyson looks to land a left hand but Coker moved out of range nicely. Iron Tyson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Coker lands with a good body shot. Iron Tyson tries to clinch up. Coker misses with a leg kick and Iron Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Iron Tyson avoids a kick to the body.
Coker lands with a good body shot. Iron Tyson punishes Coker's body with a nice straight punch. Iron Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Iron Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coker. A nice side step and Iron Tyson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Coker scoring well with a low kick there.
Jab by Iron Tyson. Coker throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A looping hook to the body misses from Iron Tyson. Coker does a little dance to reset his feet. Coker tries to work over Iron Tyson's front leg with a kick but Iron Tyson checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf. A swing and a miss from Iron Tyson. Coker feinted with a counter takedown. Iron Tyson misses the shot to the body. Coker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Coker throws a sloppy head kick and Iron Tyson moves out of range easily. Coker throws a nice outside leg kick. A big left from Iron Tyson misses. Coker motions for Iron Tyson to come forward. Coker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Iron Tyson tries to clinch but Coker moves out of range. Coker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Iron Tyson is able to avoid easily. Coker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Coker looks to land a body kick but Iron Tyson moved away. As Coker backs off Iron Tyson throws a huge counter combo but Coker manages to avoid it all. Iron Tyson lands with a cross. Coker throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Iron Tyson throws out a loose jab but Coker uses good head movement to avoid it. Nice shot by Iron Tyson. Iron Tyson cracks Coker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Iron Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Iron Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Coker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akeen Coker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Iron Tyson misses with a double jab.
Coker connects with a single shot there. Coker scores with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Iron Tyson.
A bone on bone clash there as Iron Tyson blocks the leg kick.
Iron Tyson looks to throw the jab but Coker is out of range. Coker throws a solid leg kick but Iron Tyson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Coker. Coker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Iron Tyson.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Coker tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Iron Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Coker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Coker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Iron Tyson's calf. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Coker scores with a nice body kick.
Coker misses with a looping left. Coker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron Tyson.
Iron Tyson misses with a straight right. Iron Tyson thuds a left hand into Coker's body. Iron Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Iron Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Coker backs up against the cage.
Iron Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coker swats him away and circles back towards the center. Iron Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Shogun Iron Tyson. I think Iron Tyson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:47 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shogun Iron Tyson! Shogun Iron Tyson is the new featherweight champion! As Shogun Iron Tyson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You just got your ass beat boy.'.
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