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Destiny Tuesday 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ritchie Blackmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabio Villegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackmore comes to the cage accompanied by 16th century greensleeves. Fabio Villegas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritchie Blackmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fabio Villegas!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villegas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackmore. Blackmore obviously looking to wear him down.
Villegas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackmore looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Villegas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Blackmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blackmore misses the shot to the body.
Villegas lands a jab to Blackmore's midsection.
Good leg kick by Blackmore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Blackmore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blackmore lands with a nice body kick.
Blackmore lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Blackmore.
Ritchie Blackmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmore lands a body shot.
Blackmore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Fabio Villegas has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackmore as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Blackmore misses.
Villegas 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.
Villegas misses with a looping left.
Blackmore scores with a punch to the head.
Nice body kick from Blackmore.
Decent striking displayed by Blackmore there.
Villegas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Villegas misses with a combination
and Blackmore counters with a leg kick.
Blackmore throws a big shot that misses.
Blackmore drives through and clinches with Villegas against the cage.
Blackmore digs a right hand into Villegas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Villegas's gas tank.
Blackmore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Villegas working hard to break the clinch.
Blackmore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Villegass head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villegas jumps guard but Blackmore turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Villegas is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackmore has double underhooks.
I was talking to Blackmore's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Blackmore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackmore lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackmore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Villegas backwards.
Blackmore unloads a knee to the mid-section. Villegas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Villegas looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackmore.
A left hand lands to the body for Blackmore.
A body shot lands from Blackmore.
Blackmore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Villegas is rocked!
Blackmore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Villegas is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackmore finish him?
Blackmore cracks Villegas with a nice body shot.
Blackmore lands a hook that snaps the head of Villegas backwards.
Blackmore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackmore throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Villegass head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackmore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blackmore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Villegas.
Blackmore lands a nice elbow.
Blackmore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villegas backwards.
Blackmore creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Villegas out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ritchie Blackmore!
A relieved looking Ritchie Blackmore thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Needle In The Hay. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 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
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bill Ballantine!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown wants to get up but he can't break Ballantine's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown landing some decent shots from guard.
Brown is looking to stand up but Ballantine won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown wants to stand and escape but instead Ballantine has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ballantine stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Ballantine is looking to advance position but Brown has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!
Ballantine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown looking to finish with strikes here!
Ballantine wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown 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.
Brown lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Bill Ballantine has been cut.
Brown is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Ballantine goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Brown!
Anthony Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luana Peroba Filgueiras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keiji Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luana Peroba Filgueiras!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Filgueiras sprawls well. Filgueiras wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kawada gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filgueiras moves into range and clinches up with Kawada.
Filgueiras turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Filgueiras manages to end up in side control.
Kawada sneaks out the side door and pushes Filgueiras away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Filgueiras shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kawada but Kawada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kawada.
Kawada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Filgueiras circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Kawada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Filgueiras.
Kawada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Filgueiras sprawls well initially but Kawada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kawada trying to mount his opponent but Filgueiras defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras trying to control here.
Kawada prevents Filgueiras from improving his position.
Kawada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kawada connects with a nice short shot to Filgueiras's temple.
Kawada missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kawada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filgueiras preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kawada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kawada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kawada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Filgueiras is just riding it out for now. Kawada eventually gives up the hold.
Filgueiras gets back to full guard.
Kawada has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Filgueiras is proving hard to escape from.
Kawada scoring with some ground and pound.
Filgueiras has his foot on Kawada's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kawada works his way back into a safe position though.
Kawada stopping the sweep attempt from Filgueiras.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada wants to control from the top but Filgueiras keeps moving.
Kawada throws a big elbow that misses.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Kawada from controlling successfully.
Kawada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kawada moves into the clinch.
Filgueiras has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kawada is trying to keep an underhook but Filgueiras manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kawada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Filgueiras moves out of range of the body kick.
Kawada wants to clinch up but Filgueiras keeps it at a distance.
Kawada tries to clinch but Filgueiras moves out of range.
Kawada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filgueiras.
Kawada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Filgueiras.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawada stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kawada at a distance.
A head kick by Filgueiras misses
and Kawada makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Filgueiras looks winded!
Filgueiras will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawada gets a double leg takedown into Filgueiras's guard.
Kawada scoring with some ground and pound.
Kawada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Filgueiras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawada is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawada wants to control from the top but Filgueiras keeps moving.
Kawada stops Filgueiras from standing up.
Filgueiras controls Kawada momentarily but Kawada frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Kawada dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kawada leaves Filgueiras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Filgueiras. No joy for Kawada on that attempt.
Filgueiras fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kawada lands a slapping body shot.
Filgueiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kawada sprawls well. Kawada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filgueiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Kawada feinted with a counter takedown.
Keiji Kawada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luana Peroba Filgueiras.
Filgueiras turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filgueiras shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kawada defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawada is defended easily by Filgueiras.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras throws a leg kick
and Kawada counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filgueiras wants to get back to striking at distance but Kawada won't allow it.
Filgueiras looking to slow down the pace here.
Kawada wants a takedown but no success here.
Kawada tries to pull guard but Filgueiras holds him up against the cage and eventually Kawada drops back down to his feet.
Filgueiras is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Filgueiras tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Filgueiras is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kawada pulls guard.
Filgueiras scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Filgueiras got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kawada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Filgueiras has managed to get both his arms back between Kawada's legs - danger averted.
Keiji Kawada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras is looking to work some ground and pound but Kawada has wrist control.
Filgueiras distracts Kawada with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Filgueiras controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kawada throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Filgueiras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filgueiras gets to his feet. Kawada looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kawada shoots for a takedown but Filgueiras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And Filgueiras tries to counter it with a takedown but Kawada pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Filgueiras misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kawada attempts a counter takedown but Filgueiras avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Filgueiras!
Filgueiras sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Filgueiras trying to hold on to Kawada's head to control him but Kawada postures up.
Kawada is keen to just control but Filgueiras is a slippery customer.
Kawada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Filgueiras defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filgueiras is refusing to be controlled, as Kawada sits in half guard.
Kawada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Filgueiras can do to turn this around?
Filgueiras looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kawada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Filgueiras keeps working.
Kawada 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawada thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Filgueiras on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Filgueiras wants to get back to full guard.
Kawada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Filgueiras taking some punishment here, with Kawada in his half guard.
Filgueiras trying to control but Kawada postures up.
Kawada lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filgueiras is trying to control but Kawada passes into side control!
Kawada is working Filgueiras over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiji Kawada dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Filgueiras shoots for a takedown but Kawada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Filgueiras.
Kawada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Filgueiras's waist but Filgueiras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kawada off to one side.
Kawada shoots in but no luck this time.
Filgueiras moves in looking to clinch but Kawada pushes him off.
Filgueiras defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kawada.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Kawada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Filgueiras takes the fight into the clinch.
Filgueiras can't get the takedown.
Filgueiras prevents a body shot from Kawada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawada jumps guard but Filgueiras stands there with Kawada around his waist. Kawada gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Filgueiras fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Filgueiras wants to break free but Kawada has control.
Kawada breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filgueiras dives in and scores a takedown into Kawada's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kawada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Filgueiras takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kawada manages to break the clinch.
Filgueiras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Filgueiras dives in and grabs Kawada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kawada pushes down on Filgueiras's head and hops out.
Filgueiras tries to clinch but Kawada is having none of it.
Kawada tries to clinch up but Filgueiras circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filgueiras is defended easily by Kawada.
Kawada clinches up with Filgueiras and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Filgueiras can't fight it off and eventually Kawada manages to take the fight to the floor. Filgueiras looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawada looking to pass the guard.
Filgueiras keeping moving, preventing Kawada from controlling successfully.
Filgueiras trying to control the position here.
Kawada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kawada passes Filgueiras's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filgueiras won't allow Kawada to pass to mount.
Kawada is trying to control the action in half guard but Filgueiras is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Filgueiras is trying to control but can't.
Kawada wants to take a breather but Filgueiras is having none of it.
Keiji Kawada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kawada is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kawada trying to pass the guard but Filgueiras defending well.
Kawada controlling the pace.
Luana Peroba Filgueiras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kawada with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Filgueiras throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kawada tries a head kick but it misses.
Kawada doesn't manage to clinch there - Filgueiras circles away.
Kawada wants to clinch.
Filgueiras swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawada.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filgueiras paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kawada works Filgueiras's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiji Kawada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kawada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiji Kawada!
After winning the bout, Keiji Kawada thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musial Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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218 lbs
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204 lbs
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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 Amsterdam, Mauricio Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Musial Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dela Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Stanson.
Dela Cruz distracts Stanson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dela Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dela Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanson trying to control the position.
Dela Cruz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dela Cruz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stanson striking off his back but it's not causing Dela Cruz any problems.
Stanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him.
Stanson trying to keep a closed guard but Dela Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dela Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stanson is wriggling around but Dela Cruz manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanson pushes Dela Cruz off looking to stand but Dela Cruz dives back in and keeps control.
Dela Cruz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stanson!
Dela Cruz moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Stanson has worked his arm free - good work by Stanson!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stanson is trying to control Dela Cruz's posture but Dela Cruz avoids it.
Dela Cruz is chipping away with strikes.
Dela Cruz working away.
Stanson is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dela Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Stanson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dela Cruz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dela Cruz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dela Cruz working the head with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanson is not content to let Dela Cruz control the position.
Stanson trying to remain calm as Dela Cruz controls from the top position.
Dela Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanson is defending well.
Dela Cruz scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanson being controlled for a moment.
Dela Cruz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stanson some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Dela Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stanson misses with a takedown attempt - Dela Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dela Cruz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dela Cruz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stanson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dela Cruz is really struggling to control Stanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dela Cruz lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dela Cruz is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stanson tries to roll over but Dela Cruz keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz working Stanson over with strikes.
Stanson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dela Cruz is working away from the top position though.
Dela Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanson can do to turn this around?
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stanson defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dela Cruz connects with a nice short shot to Stanson's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stanson is looking to stand up but Dela Cruz isn't so interested in that idea.
Stanson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dela Cruz cracks Stanson with a solid left hand.
Dela Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Stanson is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stanson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dela Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dela Cruz cracks Stanson with a big elbow.
Dela Cruz cracks Stanson with a big right hand but Stanson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dela Cruz grinds an elbow into Stanson's temple.
Dela Cruz in side control, throwing shots but Stanson defends.
Dela Cruz cracks Stanson with a big right hand but Stanson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dela Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanson is looking to reverse the position.
Dela Cruz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stanson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz trying to control the action but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Stanson regains half guard.
Stanson gets back to full guard.
Dela Cruz trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Dela Cruz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dela Cruz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stanson wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
Musial Stanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanson is looking to clinch but Dela Cruz is avoiding it.
Dela Cruz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Musial Stanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dela Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dela Cruz pinned against the cage. Dela Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stanson throws a sloppy head kick and Dela Cruz moves out of range easily.
No luck for Dela Cruz with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson wants to clinch but Dela Cruz slips to the side
and Dela Cruz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dela Cruz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dela Cruz.
Stanson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dela Cruz is controlling him.
Stanson is trying to control the position but Dela Cruz postures up.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Dela Cruz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dela Cruz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Stanson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dela Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanson as he jumps to the side.
Stanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dela Cruz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mauricio Dela Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanson moves into the clinch.
Dela Cruz tries to pull guard but Stanson holds him up against the cage and eventually Dela Cruz drops back down to his feet.
Dela Cruz manages to pull guard.
Dela Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Stanson trying to control but Dela Cruz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dela Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Stanson to get to half guard.
Dela Cruz 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.
Stanson is trying to work for a kimura but Dela Cruz is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dela Cruz wants to improve his position but Stanson is controlling well.
Dela Cruz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dela Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dela Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dela Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stanson passes into half guard.
Stanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Stanson is keeping busy.
Dela Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dela Cruz avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stanson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
Stanson wants to control the pace but Dela Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Dela Cruz wants to control but Stanson is having none of it.
Dela Cruz blocking the ground and pound.
Dela Cruz reaches up and holds on to Stanson to control the position.
Dela Cruz is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz is trying to reverse the position but instead Stanson has taken his back - oops!
Dela Cruz is really stuck here.
Stanson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stanson gets his hands free as Dela Cruz looks to control.
Dela Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stanson not allowing Dela Cruz to control his hands.
Stanson missing with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Musial Stanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dela Cruz 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Dela Cruz!
Our winner, Mauricio Dela Cruz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ove Sundberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Caesar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caesar was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundberg.
Sundberg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sundberg throws a leg kick but Caesar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Caesar wants to counter with a clinch but Sundberg pushes him away.
Sundberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caesar finds it's way round the side to connect with Sundberg's head.
Sundberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Sundberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sundberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundberg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sundberg instigates a clinch.
Caesar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sundberg up against the cage.
Caesar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Caesar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Caesar tries to throw a body punch but Sundberg avoids it by throwing Caesar back against the cage.
Sundberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Caesar.
Sundberg pulls Caesar into guard.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Sundberg is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sundberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Sundberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caesar is one step ahead there.
Sundberg is pulling down on Caesar's head to control his posture.
Caesar is looking to work some ground and pound but Sundberg has wrist control.
Caesar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Caesar is looking to pass into half guard but Sundberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sundberg is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caesar keeping moving, preventing Sundberg from controlling successfully.
Sundberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caesar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundberg is one step ahead there.
Sundberg stays in close to Caesar's body and controls the position.
Sundberg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Caesar for as long as he can get away with.
Sundberg trying to control but Caesar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Caesar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Caesar has escaped and now he's on top!
Caesar wants to get up but he can't break Sundberg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sundberg is pulling down on Caesar's head. It's preventing any offense from Caesar, at least for the moment.
Caesar passes Sundberg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg is looking for a sweep. Caesar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caesar is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sundberg manages to get to full guard.
Sundberg is pulling down on Caesar's head. It's preventing any offense from Caesar, at least for the moment.
Caesar wants to stand but Sundberg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sundberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caesar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sundberg keeping moving, preventing Caesar from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ove Sundberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caesar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sundberg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caesar with a jab.
That kick from Caesar tenderised Sundberg's leg. Sundberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
Caesar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sundberg throws a series of punches but Caesar avoids them all with ease.
Caesar is looking to clinch.
Sundberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Caesar sprawls and moves away.
Caesar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundberg.
Caesar scores with a nice head shot.
Caesar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sundberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sundberg throws a hook but Caesar avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caesar manages to avoid it.
Sundberg gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sundberg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Caesar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sundberg but great work by Caesar.
Caesar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caesar tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sundberg is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Caesar off and has taken his back!
Sundberg has his arm under Caesar's chin here. Game over son! Sundberg squeezes tightly and Caesar is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ove Sundberg!
In defeat, Julius Caesar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Et tu, Brute?'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mizo Samxona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blaze might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big Pun - Glamor Life. Johnny Blaze 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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mizo Samxona!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze drives through and clinches with Samxona against the cage.
Blaze pushes Samxona back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaze is pressed up against the cage. Samxona has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blaze down to the mat. Blaze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Samxona throws a leg kick
and Blaze counters with a nice uppercut.
Samxona takes one to the chin there.
Blaze tries to clinch but Samxona moves out of range.
Samxona keeps the fight on the outside.
Samxona is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Samxona misses with a jab to the body
and Blaze counters by clinching up.
Samxona tries to break free but Blaze pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Blaze as the two fighters clinch.
Samxona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samxona wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blaze has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze lands a right hand.
Samxona wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blaze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samxona.
Samxona is trying to break the clinch but Blaze is controlling him.
Samxona tries to break the clinch but Blaze is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Blaze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samxona is trying to break the clinch but Blaze is controlling him.
Samxona struggles to land a body shot inside as Blaze controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Samxona tries to circle away but Blaze has him pinned against the cage.
Samxona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blaze takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blaze lands with a right to the head.
Blaze lands with a left to the head.
Blaze lands with a light punch inside.
Samxona is rocked!
Blaze pushes Samxona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Samxona is still on wobbly legs! Can Blaze finish him?
Blaze prevents Samxona from breaking the clinch.
Samxona seems to have recovered his senses.
Blaze lands a body shot.
Blaze stalls.
Blaze drops Samxona onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Samxona is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaze has Samxona pressed against the cage, preventing Samxona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blaze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Samxona out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Blaze!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johnny Blaze thanked Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Hellbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raf Camora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellbane comes to the cage accompanied by Barkley, Shut Up And Jam: Gaiden theme. Camora comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eskimo Brothers-Joe Lajoie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Ultimate Hellbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raf Camora!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Camora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hellbane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Camora prevents the takedown attempt.
Hellbane slows down the pace here.
Camora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hellbane misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camora.
Hellbane can't get the takedown.
Camora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellbane working hard to break the clinch.
Camora can't find room to land a body shot as Hellbane controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hellbane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camora is keeping busy.
A short left from Camora.
Camora is pressed up against the cage. Hellbane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camora down to the mat. Camora avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Hellbane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camora tries a head kick but it misses.
Hellbane swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Camora closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellbane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hellbane wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Camora swings wildly with an uppercut but Hellbane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camora lands a right hand.
Hellbane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Camora avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Camora.
Hellbane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camora blocks an uppercut.
Camora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hellbane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Camora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camora throws a punch but it's blocked by Hellbane.
A left hand lands to the body for Camora.
Hellbane looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellbane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hellbane takes a kick to the side of the head.
Camora slips under a jab.
Hellbane misses with a body shot.
Hellbane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camora.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Raf Camora has been cut.
Hellbane takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Camora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellbane.
Hellbane throws a body shot but no joy.
Hellbane looks to land a right hand but Camora moved out of range.
Camora lands a big head kick that sends Hellbane tumbling to the mat! Camora takes a step backwards and waves Hellbane back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hellbane is rocked!
It looks like Ultimate Hellbane has been cut.
Hellbane misses with a body shot.
Oh Hellbane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camora and Hellbane are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Camora throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Hellbane into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Camora knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Raf Camora!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Raf Camora made sure he mentioned KAISER, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Ultimate Hellbane had this to say: 'wat. how?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masaru Shimabukuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shimabukuro might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Warrior. Morozov has chosen Young Thug feat. Gucci Mane – Again as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
182 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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185 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaru Shimabukuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov shoots in for a double leg but Shimabukuro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shimabukuro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morozov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shimabukuro defends it nicely.
Shimabukuro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morozov fails with the takedown
and Shimabukuro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Masaru Shimabukuro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Morozov.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morozov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov trying to control the action but Shimabukuro is working from the bottom.
Shimabukuro tries to improve position but can't.
Morozov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morozov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimabukuro sneaks out the side door and pushes Morozov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Morozov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morozov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shimabukuro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morozov somewhat.
Morozov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shimabukuro tries to avoid it but Morozov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shimabukuro to the ground. Shimabukuro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shimabukuro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Morozov 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.
Fedor Morozov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morozov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morozov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looked like Shimabukuro was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shimabukuro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shimabukuro just misses with a punch to the body.
Morozov misses with a two punch combination.
Shimabukuro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morozov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shimabukuro stuffs the takedown attempt from Morozov. Morozov gets slowly back to his feet.
Shimabukuro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morozov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morozov misses with the combination.
Shimabukuro thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimabukuro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Morozov tests Shimabukuro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Morozov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shimabukuro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morozov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shimabukuro misses with an uppercut. Morozov saw that one coming.
Morozov fails to land with a series of punches.
Morozov moves out of range of the body kick.
Morozov shoots in but no luck this time.
Morozov misses with a double jab
and Shimabukuro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shimabukuro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Morozov! Shimabukuro dives in looking to finish! Morozov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masaru Shimabukuro!
Masaru Shimabukuro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Fedor Morozov stepped up to the mic, saying 'i want rematch'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krug Barishkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Andronicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barishkov comes to the cage accompanied by Angel of Death - Slayer. Andronicus has chosen March of the Roman Army as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Krug Barishkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Titus Andronicus!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barishkov feints and then cracks Andronicus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andronicus down.
Barishkov lands a leg kick that knocks Andronicus off balance momentarily.
Barishkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Barishkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barishkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barishkov slips a jab and a cross from Andronicus.
Andronicus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barishkov clinches up against the cage.
Barishkov lands a right hand.
Barishkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andronicus backwards.
Andronicus is trying to break the clinch but Barishkov is controlling him.
Barishkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Andronicus is trying to break the clinch but Barishkov is controlling him.
Andronicus is trying to force a seperation but Barishkov has the dominant position.
Andronicus is looking to break free of the clinch but Barishkov has double underhooks.
Andronicus is trying to force a seperation but Barishkov has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Barishkov.
Andronicus looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barishkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andronicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andronicus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krug Barishkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barishkov lands a nice shot that snaps Andronicus's head back.
Barishkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barishkov 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.
Andronicus gets caught flat footed, as Barishkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andronicus is rocked!
Andronicus keeping full guard, as Barishkov tries to pass.
Andronicus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barishkov is one step ahead there.
Andronicus keeping moving, preventing Barishkov from controlling successfully.
Barishkov won't allow Andronicus to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andronicus trying to control the position.
Andronicus is looking to stand up but Barishkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Barishkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Andronicus 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.
Barishkov is stalling in the full guard.
Andronicus looking for a sweep. Not yet Andronicus, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andronicus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Barishkov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Andronicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barishkov thumps Andronicus with a low kick.
Barishkov misses with a low kick.
Andronicus scores with a sloppy right hand. Barishkov should have avoided that one.
Barishkov darts in and clinches Andronicus up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov keeps control of Andronicus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Barishkov.
A frustrated look appears on Andronicus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Barishkov keeps control of Andronicus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barishkov lands with a light punch inside.
Barishkov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barishkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Barishkov.
A short left from Barishkov.
Andronicus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Andronicus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barishkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barishkov lands a nice knee to the body.
Andronicus has had enough of the clinch but Barishkov keeps him there for the moment.
Barishkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barishkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Good body shot from Barishkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barishkov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barishkov.
Barishkov has Andronicus pushed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barishkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andronicus is trying to push Barishkov away but Barishkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barishkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Andronicus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barishkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andronicus backwards.
Andronicus is still on wobbly legs! Can Barishkov finish him?
Barishkov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Andronicus seems to have recovered his senses.
Barishkov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Barishkov - that landed with a thud.
Barishkov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Andronicus with a big uppercut! Andronicus tries to clinch up but Barishkov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Andronicus to the mat! Andronicus covers up and Barishkov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Krug Barishkov!
A very excited looking Krug Barishkov 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 Pelle Hermano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermano comes to the cage accompanied by Driving Blind. Scissorhands is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Still. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pelle Hermano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Hermano misses the target.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands lands with a shot to the body.
Scissorhands tries to score with a low kick but Hermano moves his leg out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Hermano.
Hermano throws a looping overhand right but Scissorhands ducks down to avoid it.
Scissorhands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scissorhands buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Hermano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Scissorhands.
A little feinted left hand from Hermano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Scissorhands's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Scissorhands's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hermano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scissorhands.
Hermano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scissorhands staying out of range there.
Scissorhands steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hermano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Scissorhands.
Hermano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hermano checks a leg kick.
Hermano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands slips a jab and a cross from Hermano.
Hermano avoids the body shot from Scissorhands.
Hermano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Hermano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hermano throws a right hand that Scissorhands ducks under and follows up with a left that Scissorhands also avoids with ease.
Hermano walks into a stiff left hand from Scissorhands.
Nice shot by Hermano.
Hermano tries to score with a low kick but Scissorhands moves his leg out of the way.
Scissorhands thinks about the counter body kick.
Scissorhands loads up on a big right hand but Hermano slips the punch.
Hermano throwing a counter right hand but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hermano is out of range.
Hermano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scissorhands throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermano moves away.
Scissorhands connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edward Scissorhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Hermano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hermano looks to land a right hand but Scissorhands moved out of range.
Hermano throws a big shot that misses.
Scissorhands tries a quick counter leg kick but Hermano is wise to it.
Hermano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Scissorhands misses.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Hermano is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Scissorhands's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Scissorhands takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scissorhands lands a right hook to the body.
Scissorhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hermano misses with a wild body shot.
Scissorhands takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hermano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scissorhands throws a jab when Hermano was well out of range.
Scissorhands thumps Hermano with a low kick.
Scissorhands lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano thuds his right hand into Scissorhands's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hermano lands with a kick to the temple. Scissorhands shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hermano looks to throw the jab but Scissorhands is out of range.
Hermano lands a glancing blow to the side of Scissorhands's head.
Hermano throws the left hand but Scissorhands avoids the punch easily.
Scissorhands was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Scissorhands pushes Hermano away with a front kick.
Hermano misses with an uppercut.
Scissorhands throws out a counter right but Hermano avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scissorhands.
Nice shot lands for Scissorhands.
Hermano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scissorhands takes one to the side of the head.
Hermano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scissorhands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scissorhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scissorhands lands a jab.
Scissorhands defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hermano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hermano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scissorhands drops his hands momentarily and Hermano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hermano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Scissorhands misses.
Pelle Hermano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scissorhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scissorhands blocks a leg kick.
Hermano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hermano slips under a jab.
Hermano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Scissorhands walks into a straight right hand from Hermano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Scissorhands trying to hold on to Hermano's head to control him but Hermano postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hermano misses with a looping left.
Scissorhands cracks the inside of Hermano's front leg.
Scissorhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermano was well out of range. Poor timing from Scissorhands.
Hermano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scissorhands. Scissorhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Scissorhands fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hermano checks it well.
A big right from Hermano misses.
Hermano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scissorhands throws a hook but Hermano avoids it easily.
Hermano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Scissorhands scores with a body shot.
Scissorhands drops his hands momentarily and Hermano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano misses with a wild combination.
Hermano throws a chopping leg kick but Scissorhands manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hermano looks to score with a jab to the body but Scissorhands is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Scissorhands misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hermano.
Hermano moves forwards but Scissorhands connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Scissorhands lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermano doesn't seem phased though.
Scissorhands scoring well with a low kick there.
Hermano gets a takedown into half guard.
Hermano is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
Hermano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hermano lands with a punch from half guard.
Scissorhands is looking for a sweep. Hermano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hermano throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scissorhands tries to roll over but Hermano keeps him under control.
Scissorhands trying to hold on to Hermano's head to control him but Hermano postures up.
Hermano trying to control the action but Scissorhands is working from the bottom.
Scissorhands is looking to improve his position.
Hermano is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hermano trying to control from Scissorhands's half guard. Scissorhands has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hermano advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands is not content to let Hermano control the position.
Hermano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hermano is looking for submissions but instead, Scissorhands has regained full guard.
Scissorhands has control of Hermano's left arm, preventing Hermano from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
Hermano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermano trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scissorhands manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hermano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scissorhands has managed to get both his arms back between Hermano's legs - danger averted.
Hermano working for a triangle but Scissorhands defends it easily.
Scissorhands is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Scissorhands stands and throws Hermano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hermano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scissorhands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hermano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scissorhands trying to control the action but Hermano is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Edward Scissorhands will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano checks a leg kick.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scissorhands displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermano throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Hermano.
A jab from Hermano misses.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Scissorhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scissorhands fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hermano manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano punishes Scissorhands's body with a nice straight punch.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Hermano moves out of range as Scissorhands throws a body kick.
Scissorhands throws a chopping leg kick but Hermano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hermano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hermano checks a leg kick.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Hermano moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Hermano blocks the low kick.
Hermano shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hermano takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hermano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scissorhands looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hermano loads up on a big right hand but Scissorhands slips the punch.
Hermano moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hermano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hermano tries to counter with a takedown but Scissorhands is quick to defend against it.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a left hand
and Hermano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hermano thumps Scissorhands with a low kick.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hermano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Hermano.
It seemed like Scissorhands was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hermano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scissorhands on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scissorhands swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hermano counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Scissorhands throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scissorhands jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Hermano is just out of range.
Hermano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
Hermano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scissorhands.
Hermano appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hermano throws a solid leg kick but Scissorhands takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hermano.
Hermano misses with a hook.
Hermano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Scissorhands takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano misses with a hook. Scissorhands ducked under it nicely.
Hermano throws a lazy right hand but Scissorhands sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands lunges at Hermano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hermano's hand.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hermano throws a jab but it's blocked by Scissorhands.
Hermano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hermano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A cross from Hermano lands.
Scissorhands has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hermano finds it's way round the side to connect with Scissorhands's head.
Hermano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scissorhands throws out the jab.
Scissorhands moves out of range of the strikes.
Hermano cracks Scissorhands with an open hand slap.
Hermano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scissorhands manages to avoid it.
Scissorhands tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hermano ducks right into an uppercut from Scissorhands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scissorhands lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermano's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses the jab.
Scissorhands lands a jab to Hermano's midsection.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Hermano's ribcage but misses.
Hermano throws an overhand right that lands on Scissorhands's shoulder, as Scissorhands tries to avoid the shot.
Scissorhands looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hermano missing with a left hand there. Scissorhands was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scissorhands misses with a body kick.
Hermano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Scissorhands avoids the body shot from Hermano.
Hermano slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scissorhands uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hermano.
Scissorhands looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hermano, right into the meat.
Hermano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scissorhands appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano misses with a right hand
letting Scissorhands counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Edward Scissorhands just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Hermano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hermano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hermano. Scissorhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
Hermano moves away from the strike by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Hermano ducked under it nicely.
Hermano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scissorhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Hermano.
Scissorhands takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hermano 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.
Hermano avoids a kick to the body.
Hermano closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Scissorhands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scissorhands is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pelle Hermano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Scissorhands is concentrating on defense, preventing Hermano from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano is looking for a kimura but Scissorhands is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hermano to get the leverage.
Hermano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Scissorhands wants to control but Hermano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Scissorhands moves into full guard.
Scissorhands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Scissorhands avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scissorhands preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermano wants to hit a switch here but Scissorhands passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hermano there!
Scissorhands content just to control the position here.
Hermano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scissorhands looking for a guillotine from mount but Hermano is having none of it.
Hermano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hermano tries to reverse the position but Scissorhands maintains control.
Hermano tries to lock up and control but Scissorhands gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scissorhands looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hermano regains half guard.
Hermano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hermano.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Scissorhands from controlling successfully.
Hermano working for a triangle but Scissorhands defends it easily.
Hermano controls Scissorhands momentarily but Scissorhands frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scissorhands controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Pelle Hermano will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hermano tests Scissorhands's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hermano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hermano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hermano.
Scissorhands misses with a straight left.
Hermano is looking to counter punch.
Scissorhands takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hermano scores with a sloppy right hand. Scissorhands should have avoided that one.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hermano half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hermano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermano connects with a body shot that sends Scissorhands's belly button to the back.
Scissorhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hermano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scissorhands defending well as Hermano loads up on a big left hand.
Hermano misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Scissorhands's guard.
Hermano controlling from the top position.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hermano tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands is adopting a defensive guard.
Hermano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hermano postures up.
Scissorhands wants to sweep here but Hermano controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hermano trying to control the position from guard on top but Scissorhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scissorhands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pelle Hermano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hermano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hermano keeping moving, preventing Scissorhands from controlling successfully.
Hermano looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Scissorhands is pushing down on Hermano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hermano is fighting to maintain full guard but Scissorhands has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hermano is trying to get back to full guard.
Hermano is working hard here to advance position.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scissorhands keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hermano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scissorhands at a distance.
Hermano throws a body punch but Scissorhands moves out of range.
Scissorhands moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Scissorhands digs a good hook to Hermano's body.
Nice body punch from Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a body shot but no joy.
Scissorhands appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hermano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scissorhands.
Hermano throws a hook but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scissorhands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scissorhands wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hermano throws a low kick but Scissorhands avoids it.
Scissorhands throws a body shot but no joy.
Hermano misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pelle Hermano.
I think Scissorhands 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Edward Scissorhands!
Edward Scissorhands is the new featherweight champion!
Edward Scissorhands made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Sorry, the belt is mine.'.
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