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BFRC 14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Reus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Reus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ritchie Stone!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reus moves into the clinch.
Stone manages to pull guard.
Stone looking to control.
Reus won't allow Stone to sweep him here.
Stone is working an open guard so Reus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stone jabs Reus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice cross by Stone.
A jab from Stone does it's job there.
Stone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reus is looking to clinch.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reus's hands.
Stone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stone duly obliges.
Reus seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reus instigates a clinch.
Stone takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reus in his tracks.
Stone feints a jab promting Reus to slip. Stone then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reus moves in looking to clinch but Stone pushes him off.
Reus tries to clinch there but Stone circles away.
Stone scores with a sloppy right hand. Reus should have avoided that one.
Reus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stone lands with a cross.
Reus clinches.
Reus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
Reus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone avoids the elbow strike from Reus, against the ropes.
Reus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone tries to break the clinch but Reus is controlling the position.
Stone blocks an elbow strike from Reus.
Reus lands a knee to the body.
Reus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ritchie Stone has been cut.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Reus.
Reus tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone lands a nice hook to Reus's body. Reus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stone with a jab.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.
Stone works over Reus's head and body with a nice combination.
Stone keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone lands with an uppercut that bounces Reus off the ropes and back into range.
Stone slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stone lands a glancing blow to the side of Reus's head.
Reus is looking to clinch.
Reus moves to clinch but Stone breaks away
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Reus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A jab lands there for Stone.
A punch lands to the side of Reus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reus is rocked!
Stone misses with a hook. Reus ducked under it nicely.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone lands a glancing blow to the side of Reus's head.
Reus tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Stone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reus avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reus clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the ropes.
Reus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stone's efforts to push away.
Reus crunches a lovely knee into Stone's ribcage.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Reus.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reus.
Stone takes an elbow to the temple.
Stone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reus smiles and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reus walks into a stiff left hand from Stone.
Reus doesn't manage to clinch there - Stone circles away.
Reus tries to clinch up but Stone circles away and keeps his distance.
Reus wants to clinch up but Stone keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Stone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Stone's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Stone scores with the left hand. Reus knows he should have avoided that one.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Darren Reus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reus takes the fight into the clinch.
Stone tries to pull guard but Reus won't allow it.
Reus looking to slow down the pace here.
Stone blocks an elbow strike from Reus.
Stone lands a left hand.
Reus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reus trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone tries to work over Reus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone blocks an elbow strike from Reus.
Reus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reus lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Reus throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Reus.
Reus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Stone scores with a shoulder strike.
Reus trying to stall but Stone improves his position.
Reus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reus tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stone wants to break free but Reus has control.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Stone.
Reus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reus tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Reus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Reus trying to land knees to the body.
Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Reus keeps him there for the moment.
Reus holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Reus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stone avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone lands with a short shot to the head.
Stone tries to break free but Reus pushes him back against the ropes.
Stone takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reus trying to control the position but instead, Stone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reus into the ropes.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone pushes Reus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reus keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reus throws an elbow that misses.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Reus is controlling him.
Reus trying to stall but Stone improves his position.
Reus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stone.
Reus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reus has him pressed against the ropes.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reus backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reus prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Reus lands a nice knee to the body.
Stone drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Reus controls the action.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Reus.
Reus trying to land knees to the body.
Stone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
Stone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reus has him pressed against the ropes.
Reus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stone is keeping busy.
Reus lands a nice elbow.
Stone pulls guard effortlessly.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone keeping full guard, as Reus tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reus is one step ahead there.
Reus wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Reus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reus landing some decent shots from guard.
Reus wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Reus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reus stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ritchie Stone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ritchie Stone's cut.
That's time! Reus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reus checks a leg kick.
Reus appears to be looking for a big counter.
A left lands for Stone.
Stone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stone throws a series of punches but Reus avoids them all with ease.
Reus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reus moves into the clinch.
Reus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stone lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Reus.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Reus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Reus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stone's efforts to push away.
Reus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reus seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to break free of the clinch but Reus has double underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reus.
Reus trying to land knees to the body.
Stone misses with a body punch.
Stone pulls guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Reus from controlling successfully.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to sweep here but Reus controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stone lands a two punch combo.
Reus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reus tries to clinch but Stone moves out of range.
Reus wants to clinch.
Reus gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone jumps guard and drags Reus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ritchie Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone wants to stand up but Reus is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stone 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.
Stone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
Reus is thwarting Stone's attempts to control the position.
Stone regains full guard. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reus slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is trying to control the position but Reus postures up.
Stone working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reus.
Reus trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Reus throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Stone looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Stone finds it's target.
Darren Reus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone dips to his left and cracks Reus with an uppercut!
Stone scores with a nice head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Ritchie Stone!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ritchie Stone!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ritchie Stone!
Ritchie Stone wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dee Falt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esko Marttinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esko Marttinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dee Falt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Esko Marttinen!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falt closes the distance and clinches up with Marttinen, looking for a takedown. Falt pushes Marttinen against the ropes but Marttinen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marttinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Falt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marttinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marttinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Marttinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marttinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Falt appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Falt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marttinen sprawls well initially but Falt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marttinen won't allow Falt to pass to mount.
Marttinen wants to get back to his feet.
Marttinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marttinen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Falt tries to pass to full mount but Marttinen defends it.
Marttinen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esko Marttinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Falt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Falt misses with a jab to the body
and Marttinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Falt lands a nice looking body shot.
Falt throws a nice looking combination but Marttinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Falt throws a hook but Marttinen blocks it.
A big right from Marttinen misses.
Falt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Marttinen defending against the ground and pound.
Marttinen tries to escape but Falt is in control.
Falt tries to score with some ground and pound. Marttinen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Marttinen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falt is looking to take a break and control but Marttinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falt is trying to ground and pound but Marttinen uses the momentary lack of control by Falt to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen is looking to escape.
Falt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Marttinen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Falt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Marttinen is just riding it out for now. Falt eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is trying to stand up here but Falt is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Falt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Falt wants to take a breather but Marttinen is having none of it.
Marttinen is trying to stand.
Falt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Falt not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Falt working Marttinen over with strikes.
Falt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Falt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen is trying to stand.
Marttinen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marttinen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marttinen is looking to escape.
Falt working the head and body with strikes.
Marttinen is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Falt slips a nice elbow through Marttinen's hands, connecting with Marttinen's forehead.
Falt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marttinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Falt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Marttinen.
Marttinen cracks Falt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marttinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falt throws out the jab.
Falt lands with a right hand.
Dee Falt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marttinen misses with a straight right.
Falt throws an off balance right hand
and Marttinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Falt looks to score with a jab to the body but Marttinen is just out of range.
Falt shoots and misses
enabling Marttinen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Falt fails to land the takedown.
Falt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marttinen as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Falt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Falt misses with a wild combination.
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falt.
A telegraphed right hand from Marttinen misses the target.
Falt scores with a jab to the body.
Marttinen scores with a jab. Falt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marttinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Falt shoots in for a takedown but Marttinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falt misses with a takedown attempt
and Marttinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marttinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Falt.
Falt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marttinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falt fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Falt grinds an elbow into Marttinen's temple.
Falt prevents Marttinen from escaping the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Falt working the head and body with strikes.
Dee Falt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marttinen is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Falt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Falt is working Marttinen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Marttinen pushes Falt away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Falt gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Falt wants to take a breather but Marttinen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Falt.
Marttinen wants to get back to his feet but Falt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falt throwing strikes but missing.
Marttinen is looking to stand up but Falt isn't so interested in that idea.
Falt is in close to Marttinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Marttinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marttinen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Falt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marttinen pinned against the ropes. Marttinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Esko Marttinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Falt is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Marttinen looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Esko Marttinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Falt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falt.
Falt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marttinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Falt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marttinen's head.
Falt moves away from the strike by Marttinen.
Marttinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Falt lands a jab to Marttinen's midsection.
Falt takes a swing at Marttinen's ribcage but misses.
Falt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marttinen but Marttinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Falt throws a jab when Marttinen was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marttinen scores with a hook to the body. Falt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Marttinen finds it's target.
Falt ducks under a wild hook from Marttinen.
Marttinen throws a hook to the side of Falt's head but Falt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falt throws a lazy right hand but Marttinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Falt slips a straight right by Marttinen.
The fighters circling - Falt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marttinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Falt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marttinen.
Marttinen ducks under a wild hook from Falt.
Marttinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marttinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Falt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marttinen manages to avoid it.
Falt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marttinen but Marttinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Falt jabs Marttinen right on the nose. Marttinen blinks but takes it well.
Falt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marttinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Falt misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Falt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falt scores with a jab to the body.
Marttinen misses with a hook.
Falt misses with a hook to the body
and Marttinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Falt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marttinen is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Falt wants to control but Marttinen is keeping him busy.
Marttinen is trying to stand up here but Falt is controlling him well.
Falt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Esko Marttinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marttinen pushes Falt off looking to stand but Falt dives back in and keeps control.
Marttinen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Falt.
Marttinen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Falt is controlling him.
Falt is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Falt lands a couple of digs.
Marttinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Falt throws a big elbow that misses.
Falt trying to control the position from guard on top but Marttinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Falt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marttinen wants to stand up but Falt is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marttinen walks into a left hand.
Falt takes one to the side of the head.
Falt scores with a sloppy right hand. Marttinen should have avoided that one.
Marttinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falt.
Marttinen lands the left hand.
Marttinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Falt scores with a nice head shot.
Falt throws a jab but it's blocked by Marttinen.
Marttinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Falt.
Falt connects with a looping right hand.
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 Dee Falt.
I think Falt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Dee Falt!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Dee Falt!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Dee Falt!
Dee Falt wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Dee Falt rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoji Kikuchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
158 lbs
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22
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Keene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoji Kikuchi!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keene lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Keene misses.
Kikuchi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kikuchi walks into a straight right hand from Keene.
Keene throws a body shot but no joy.
Keene lands with a nice body punch.
Kikuchi shoots and misses
and Keene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keene scores with a shot to the body.
Keene throws an overhand right that has Kikuchi reeling! Keene follows up with more punches and Kikuchi is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Scott Keene!
Scott Keene made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takamura Ippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ippo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enforcer - Destroyer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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147 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Hercules!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takamura Ippo!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ippo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hercules.
Ippo cracks Hercules with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ippo slips under a jab.
Ippo lands a high kick!
Hercules throws a jab when Ippo was well out of range.
Ippo moves out of range as Hercules strikes.
Hercules smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hercules will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ippo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hercules.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules misses with a straight right.
Ippo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hercules blocking some punches.
Ippo working aggressively here.
Hercules lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippo tries to stall but Hercules uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ippo tries to stall but Hercules uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ippo is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Hercules gets through Ippo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hercules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hercules lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hercules gets through Ippo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ippo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Ippo.
Ippo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ippo is pushing Hercules up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hercules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
Hercules blocks a body shot from Ippo.
Ippo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hercules.
Ippo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ippo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Ippo.
Ippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hercules blocking some punches.
Ippo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herculess head.
Hercules lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hercules wants to take a breather but Ippo is having none of it.
Hercules wants to free his trapped foot but Ippo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ippo is looking to control Hercules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ippo avoid being mounted?
Hercules tries to pass to full mount but Ippo defends it.
Ippo is trying to maintain the position but Hercules is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ippo is trying to stand up here but Hercules is controlling him well.
Ippo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ippo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ippo has Hercules pulled in close to control his posture.
Ippo wants to sweep here but Hercules controlling him for the moment.
Hercules working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hercules trying to control but Ippo is working from the bottom.
Hercules stands up over Ippo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hercules trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ippo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hercules. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ippo wants to sweep here but Hercules controlling him for the moment.
Hercules is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules trying to control the position from guard on top but Ippo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ippo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hercules content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hercules throwing strikes but missing.
Hercules trying to control but Ippo is working from the bottom.
Hercules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ippo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ippo is trying to control the position but Hercules postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hercules preventing the sweep.
Hercules cracks Ippo with a solid left hand.
Hercules pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ippo is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hercules dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hercules works over Ippo's head and body with a nice combination.
Ippo stalks Hercules and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hercules's face. Hercules staggers backwards, shaken.
Hercules clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hercules.
Hercules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ippo scores with a shoulder strike.
Ippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Hercules uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ippo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ippo misses with the head strike.
Hercules lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Ippo fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hercules.
Hercules scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Hercules.
Hercules doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ippo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hercules.
Hercules throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Hercules as the two fighters clinch.
Hercules lands a body punch.
Ippo is breathing heavily.
Ippo taking a breather.
Ippo can't find room to land a body shot as Hercules controls the action.
Hercules lands a hook that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ippo fails to land.
Hercules scores with a hook to the body.
Ippo scores with a shot to the side of Hercules's head.
Hercules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hercules makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hercules lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hercules creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ippo is rocked!
Ippo throws an elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules swings wildly with an uppercut but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hercules tries to work over Ippo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ippo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hercules up against the ropes.
Ippo taking a breather.
Hercules lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ippo.
Hercules scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hercules tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ippo's elbow.
Hercules lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ippo.
Ippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hercules lands a right hand.
Ippo misses with a body punch.
Roman Hercules has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hercules is looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Hercules.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hercules creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hercules finish him?
Ippo throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hercules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
Ippo wants to stall.
Ippo stalling the fight.
Ippo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hercules can't find room to land a body shot as Ippo controls the action.
Hercules pulls guard.
Ippo wants to control from the top but Hercules keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hercules is on top in guard.
Hercules is working Ippo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hercules makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hercules postures up and lands a big shot to Ippo's brow.
Ippo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hercules advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hercules is looking to take a break and control but Ippo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ippo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ippo is looking to control Hercules's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ippo avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ippo taking some punishment here, with Hercules in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hercules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ippo is trying to maintain the position but Hercules is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Hercules dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Ippo moves out of range as Hercules strikes.
Ippo throws a big counter head kick but Hercules avoids it with no problem.
Ippo blocks a jab.
Ippo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hercules.
Hercules throws out a loose jab but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hercules shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ippo as he avoids it easily.
Hercules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hercules throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ippo counters by moving into the clinch.
Hercules blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hercules tries for a takedown but Ippo manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules is stalling here.
Hercules is pushing Ippo up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ippo is trying to maintain a safe position but Hercules gets an underhook and turns Ippo into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ippo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ippo has Hercules pressed against the ropes.
Hercules struggles to land a body shot inside as Ippo controls his hands.
Hercules swings wildly with an uppercut but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ippo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hercules backwards.
Ippo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ippo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ippo.
Hercules lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hercules tries to work over Ippo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ippo is trying to maintain a safe position but Hercules gets an underhook and turns Ippo into the ropes.
Hercules lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ippo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Hercules. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hercules throws a head punch that misses.
Takamura Ippo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ippo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ippo effectively controlling the action here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hercules as Ippo tries to tie him up.
Ippo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hercules is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ippo can do to turn this around?
Hercules misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ippo.
Hercules is rocked!
Ippo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Hercules is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ippo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ippo dips a shoulder and cracks Hercules with a mighty uppercut! Hercules falls back against the ropes and Ippo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hercules is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ippo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takamura Ippo!
Takamura Ippo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Dever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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20
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dever missing with a left hand there. Riku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riku scores with a decent looking hook.
Riku lands a lovely overhand right.
Dever tries to bum rush Riku with a series of wild strikes but Riku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dever rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riku counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left and a right from Dever both land. Nice combination.
Dever gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dever throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riku.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riku scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Riku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dever moves into range and clinches up with Riku.
Riku scores with a shoulder strike.
Dever is rocked!
Dever misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oh Dever is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku pushes Dever against the ropes. Riku is working some dirty boxing. Riku pushes off with a quick right hook! Dever goes down! Dever tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Riku moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazuran Riku!
As Lazuran Riku got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: (Bows), I just wanted to thank all my fans and people supporting me. Did this for you guys. Great fight joe, true challenge I'm coming for that title!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeus Titan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claire James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen angry cats talking as his entrance music. Zeus Titan is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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243 lbs
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270 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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeus Titan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claire James!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titan tries a low kick but James avoids it.
Titan has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Titan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Titan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
Titan scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Titan working hard to break the clinch.
Titan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James swings wildly with an uppercut but Titan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Titan as the two fighters clinch.
James lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Titan misses with some punches.
Titan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titan.
Titan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Titan lands a body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Titan throws an elbow but misses.
Titan trying to land knees to the body.
James blocks a body shot from Titan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan misses with a knee to the head.
Titan gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Titan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Titan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Titan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from James.
Titan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Titan breaks the clinch.
Titan forces James back against the ropes and clinches.
James looking to slow down the pace here.
Titan tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Titan back against the ropes.
Titan cracks James with a nice body shot.
James looks winded!
Titan throws an elbow that misses.
James takes a shot to the head.
Titan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Titan.
Titan tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Titan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Titan misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Titan lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Titan scores with a shoulder strike.
Titan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Titan.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Titan.
Titan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
A short right from Titan on the inside.
It looks like Claire James has been cut.
James tries to work over Titan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Titan lands with a light punch inside.
James avoiding damage as Titan throws knees to the body.
Titan working hard to break the clinch.
Titan struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Titan throws an elbow that misses.
James avoids the elbow strike from Titan, against the ropes.
Titan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Titan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Titan can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Titan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Titan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan tries to break free but James pushes him back against the ropes.
Titan missing with knees to the body.
Titan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James blocks it with crossed arms.
James blocking some punches.
James misses with some punches.
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Titan lands with a light punch inside.
Titan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Titan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Titan scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Titan.
Titan is working James over against the ropes.
Titan is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Titan misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Titan - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Titan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Titan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Titan - that landed with a thud.
Titan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Titan scores with a nice short uppercut.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Titan.
A hook to the body from Titan.
Titan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
A right hand to the body from Titan.
Titan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Titan pushes James back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Titan.
Titan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Titan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Titan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titan tried to score with a low kick but James checks it.
Titan throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Titan only half commits.
Titan looks to land a combination but James avoids it well.
Titan instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Titan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Claire James's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Titan connects with an inside leg kick.
Titan connects with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Titan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Titan closes the distance and pushes James back into the ropes.
Titan lands with a left to the head.
Titan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Titan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Titan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Titan.
Titan can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Titan pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Titan.
James blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Titan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Titan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a hook from the clinch.
Titan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James is breathing heavily.
Titan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Titan lands a nice uppercut.
Titan cracks James with a nice body shot.
Titan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Titan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Titan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Titan tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.
Titan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Claire James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Titan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for James.
Titan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Titan lands a shot to the body.
Titan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Titan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Titan.
Nice body punch from Titan.
Titan lands with a left to the head.
Titan breaks the clinch.
James avoids a kick to the body.
Zeus Titan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Titan throws a body kick that misses.
James shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Titan pinned against the ropes. Titan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
James blocks an elbow strike.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James checks a low kick from Titan.
Titan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Titan drives through and clinches with James against the ropes.
James on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Titan.
Titan trying to land knees to the body.
Titan lands with a left to the head.
Titan can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Titan misses with a hook to the ribs.
James dodges an elbow strike from Titan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James misses with the head strike.
Titan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
Titan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Titan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
Titan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Titan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Titan scores with a shoulder strike.
Titan pushes off an throws an elbow but James leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Good body shot from Titan.
Nice body punch from Titan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Titan.
Titan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James avoiding damage as Titan throws knees to the body.
Titan missing with knees to the body.
Titan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Titan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Titan misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Titan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Titan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Titan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titan closes the distance and clinches.
Titan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Titan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Titan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Titan.
Titan is working James over against the ropes.
Titan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Titan throws a knee to the head but misses.
James takes a shot to the head.
Titan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Titan lands a left hand.
Zeus Titan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Titan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Titan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Titan scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Titan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Claire James's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Titan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Titan's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
Titan scores with a nice right hand.
Titan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Titan tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Titan lands a jab to James's midsection.
Titan scores with a three punch combo!
Titan is looking to land body kicks.
Titan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Titan scores with a jab to the body.
Good work by James as he checks the leg kick.
Titan with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Titan instigates a clinch.
Titan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Titan trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Titan can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Titan works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Titan.
Titan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with James's elbow.
Titan misses with a body punch.
Titan lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Titan lands a shoulder strike.
Titan struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
James takes a shot to the head.
Titan throws a knee to the head but misses.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Titan misses with a knee to the head.
James struggles to land a body shot inside as Titan controls his hands.
Titan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James gets through Titan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Titan.
Titan can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Titan scores with a shot to the side of James's head.
Titan can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Titan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Titan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Titan.
Titan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Titan scores with a hook to the body.
Titan cracks James with a nice body shot.
Titan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Titan misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Titan lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Titan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Titan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Titan scores with a hook to the body. James takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Titan has closed the distance and engaged James in a clinch.
Titan works on James's body with a couple of short punches.
James is trying to break the clinch but Titan is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titan lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titan.
Titan misses with a knee to the head.
Titan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Titan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Titan forces James back against the ropes and clinches.
James creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Titan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Titan. Beautiful body shot.
Titan throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Good exchange - Titan coming out on top.
Zeus Titan is winning the standup battle so far.
Titan looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
Titan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James checks a low kick from Titan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Titan moves into the clinch.
Titan lands a shot to the body.
Titan digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Titan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of James backwards.
A shot in the inside from Titan.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Titan throws an elbow but misses.
Titan manages to break the clinch.
Titan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Titan sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Titan clinches with his opponent.
Titan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Titan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James prevents a body shot from Titan.
James keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Titan's efforts to push away.
Titan lands a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zeus Titan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Titan 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Zeus Titan!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Zeus Titan!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Zeus Titan!
Zeus Titan wins by unanimous decision!
Zeus Titan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Gentry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Gentry!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gentry's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Gentry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Gentry misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gentry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Gentry.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Gentry blocking some punches.
Gentry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gentry working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gentry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've been hearing reports that Taylor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short left from Gentry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gentry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gentry stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentry lands a head shot.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gentry throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Gentry slips under a jab from Taylor.
Matt Gentry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a combination. Gentry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gentry moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Gentry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gentry is looking for the big counter here.
Gentry misses with a straight left.
Gentry lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gentry.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gentry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Gentry. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Gentry's head back.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Gentry.
Gentry moves away from the strike by Taylor.
A jab from Gentry misses.
Gentry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gentry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gentry loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Gentry lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Gentry thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentry throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Gentry is quick to defend against it.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gentry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gentry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gentry instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gentry fails to land.
Gentry tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Gentry.
Gentry blocks an uppercut.
Gentry lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gentry working aggressively here.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gentry.
Gentry tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Gentry thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gentry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taylor is rocked!
Gentry walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Taylor drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gentry swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Taylor's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Gentry!
In his post fight interview, Matt Gentry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between EM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jung Woo Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Park has chosen Psy - Gentleman M/V as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, EM Punk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jung Woo Park!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punk goes for a double leg but Park avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Park continues to drive forward.
Park throws a leg kick which misses Punk's front leg but catches the back leg as Punk tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Park.
Punk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Punk has been working on his balance at Body Pain_12elite_599$+VM, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Park.
Park scores with a hook.
EM Punk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Punk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Punk.
Park scores with a leg kick.
Punk dives in for a single leg takedown but Park sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Punk avoids a kick to the body.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Park's coach down at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Park's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Punk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Park sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Punk somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park lands with a slapping head kick.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but Park shows good takedown defense.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Park as he jumps to the side.
Punk is breathing heavily.
Park scores with a jab. Punk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Park looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Punk shoots in but Park avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Punk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Park.
Park connects with a leg kick. Punk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Park defends it nicely.
Punk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Park.
Park moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punk shoots for a takedown but Park saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punk dives in for a single leg takedown but Park sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Punk shoots in looking for a takedown. Park tries to sprawl out of it but Punk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Park manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Park shapes to counter with a head kick.
Park scores with a head kick. Punk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Punk looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
Punk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Park swivels and escapes.
Park fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Punk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Park swivels and escapes.
Punk 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.
Punk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Park.
Park misses with a head kick.
Punk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Park lands with a slapping head kick.
Park lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Park.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Punk's calf.
Park stuffs the takedown.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Park connects with an inside leg kick.
Park is looking to slow Punk down with leg kicks.
Punk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Park lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Punk or perhaps it was just good defense by Park, which made it look bad.
Park moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Park. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
Park goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Park cracks the inside of Punk's front leg.
Park scores with a hook.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Park sprawls well. Park wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Punk gets slowly back to his feet.
Punk backing away here, and Park unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park cracks the inside of Punk's front leg.
Punk shoots in but Park avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Park looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Park.
Park clinches up against the ropes.
Park prevents a takedown attempt there.
Park is leaning against Punk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Park.
Park throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Park creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punk's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punk wants a takedown.
Park lands a shot to the body.
Park lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Woo Park dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Punk has his takedown stuffed
and Park counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Punk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Punk.
Punk looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park throws a nice looking combination but Punk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Park. That's going to slow Punk down.
Punk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Park.
Park chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Punk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Park circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Park but Park pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Park lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like EM Punk has been cut.
Park lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Punk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Park drives through and clinches with Punk against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Park.
Punk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Punk. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice body punch from Park.
A short right from Park.
Park misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Park lands a body shot.
Park works on Punk's body with a couple of short punches.
Punk tries for a takedown but Park manages to get underhooks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Punk prevents a body shot from Park.
Park misses with a punch to the body.
Park digs a right hand underneath Punk's ribcage. Punk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Park gets underhooks to prevent Punk's takedown attempt.
Park lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Park.
Park misses with a hook to the ribs.
Punk's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Punk has Park pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Park manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Park lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Punk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Park unloads a knee to the mid-section. Punk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees to the body from Park.
Park works on Punk's body with a couple of short punches.
Park makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Park using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Park struggles to land a body shot inside as Punk controls his hands.
Knees to the body from Park.
Park lands an uppercut.
Park lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Park tries a body shot but Punk blocks it.
Park has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Park.
Park works on Punk's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Park.
Park pushes Punk back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Punk has Park pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Park manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Park lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Park working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Park.
Park scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Park there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Park scores with a head kick. Punk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Park scores with a head kick. Punk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Park scores with a hook.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Park as he avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Park turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Punk shoots in looking for a takedown. Park tries to sprawl out of it but Punk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Park manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Good leg kick by Park there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt.
Park throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Park connects with a leg kick. Punk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick from Park.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Park.
Park lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Park.
Park is looking to slow Punk down with leg kicks.
Park lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Park dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punk. That did some damage!
Punk fails with the takedown.
Jung Woo Park is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Park as he jumps to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Park throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Punk's head.
Park fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Punk.
Park stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Woo Park showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on EM Punk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Park throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Park pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Punk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Park feints and then cracks Punk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punk down.
Nice takedown defense from Park. No joy for Punk on that attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Park.
A nice inside leg kick there by Park. That's going to slow Punk down.
Park connects with a leg kick. Punk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Punk fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Park.
Park turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Park scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Park throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Park lets loose with a powerful body kick. Punk will feel that in the morning.
Park connects with an inside leg kick.
Park scores with a head kick. Punk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Punk shoots in looking for a takedown but Park manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Park lands a nice leg kick that just misses Punk's sensitive parts.
Park lands a jab to the nose.
Park delivers a nice body kick.
Park lands with a right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Park. Punk shrugs it off though.
Park throws a nice outside leg kick.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Park as he jumps to the side.
Park throws a combination. Punk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Park scores with a head kick. Punk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Punk shoots in looking for a takedown but Park manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Park flicks out a counter leg kick but Punk steps away.
Punk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Park misses the shot to the body.
Park with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Punk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Park.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park stuffs the takedown.
Park turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Park lands a head kick. Punk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Punk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Park misses.
Punk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Park is fending him off so far but Punk persists. Nope, Park circles away and we're back to standing.
Park scores with a spinning back kick!
Park leaves Punk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Park bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Park.
Park throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Punk on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Park.
Punk tries for a takedown but Park circles away easily
and Park counters with an outside leg kick.
Park feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Punk's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Park as he jumps to the side.
Punk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice sprawl there from Park as Punk shoots in.
Punk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Park.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Park - that will leave a mark!
Park throws a head kick that half lands.
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Park's waist but Park gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Park.
Park works over Punk's head and body with a nice combination.
Park lands with a kick to the ribs.
Punk shoots in looking for a takedown but Park manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Punk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Park is looking to slow Punk down with leg kicks.
Park throws a head kick that Punk semi-blocks.
Park looks for the body kick but Punk saw that one coming.
Park lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punk gets the takedown into side control.
Park is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Punk off and has taken his back!
Park biding his time, controlling Punk.
Punk is really stuck here.
Park throwing damaging strikes from the back! Punk could be in trouble here!
Park is hanging on to Punk's back as he tries to escape.
Punk manages to reverse the position and now he's in Park's guard. Nice work there by Punk.
Punk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Park is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Park has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Woo Park really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on EM Punk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Punk blocks a head kick by Park.
A chopping leg kick lands by Park.
Park keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Park, right into the meat.
Punk wants to clinch
and Park counters with a nice leg kick.
Park keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Punk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Park swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Park.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Park thuds his shin into the meat of Punk's side.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Park dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Punk. That did some damage!
A good leg kick by Park.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Park bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Park keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Park throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Punk.
Punk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Punk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Park throws a quick inside leg kick.
Punk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Park looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Park clinches with his opponent.
Punk tries to score a body lock takedown but Park shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Park is pressed up against the ropes. Punk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Park down to the mat. Park avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Punk 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.
Park looks to land a body kick but Punk moved away.
Park throws the kick towards the body but Punk avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Punk or perhaps it was just good defense by Park, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park misses with a body kick.
Park thuds a left hand into Punk's body.
Punk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Punk misses with a takedown attempt - Park sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Park.
Park moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Punk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Punk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Park sprawls well initially but Punk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Punk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Park doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Punk.
Park keeping hold of Punk's head, controlling as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park is looking to control Punk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Park avoid being mounted?
Park is looking to improve his position.
Punk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Park's head.
Park gets full guard.
Punk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Punk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Park looking to control.
Punk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Punk drops back looking for a leg! Park is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Park manages to kick Punk off! Punk jumps back into Park's guard.
Park is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Punk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Punk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Punk is working for a submission of some sort.
Punk wants to free his trapped foot but Park is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Woo Park dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on EM Punk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from Park.
Park lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Punk is defended easily by Park.
Park is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Park.
Punk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Park.
Punk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for EM Punk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Punk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Park moves into the clinch.
Punk blocks a body shot from Park.
Punk wants a takedown but no success here.
Park cracks Punk with a nice body shot.
Park gets through Punk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Park prevents the takedown attempt.
Punk has Park pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Park manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Park creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Punk wants a takedown but no success here.
Park is leaning against Punk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Park lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Park lands with a left to the head.
Park lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jung Woo Park seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Park's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Punk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Park counters with a good, hard body kick but Punk shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Park can pounce on him.
Park connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Punk momentarily.
Punk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Park.
Park thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Punk if he has to take too many more of those.
Punk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Park.
Park fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punk shoots in but no luck this time.
Park scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Park with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jung Woo Park seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punk fails with the takedown.
Park throws a leg kick which misses Punk's front leg but catches the back leg as Punk tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Park. Punk shrugs it off though.
Horrible takedown attempt by Punk or perhaps it was just good defense by Park, which made it look bad.
Punk darts in looking for a takedown but Park gets double underhooks and turns Punk into the ropes.
Park feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Punk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Park counters with a big head kick but Punk shrugs it off.
Park buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Punk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Park counters with a slapping leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Park.
A slapping body kick lands there for Park.
Park scores with a kick to the midsection.
Park throws a quick inside leg kick.
Park looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Park displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punk.
Punk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Park.
Punk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Park's waist but Park gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punk off to one side.
Park lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jung Woo Park is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Park delivers a nice body kick.
Park looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Park fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Park misses with a body kick.
Park scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Punk moves out of range of the body kick.
Park throws a leg kick which misses Punk's front leg but catches the back leg as Punk tries to avoid it.
Park pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Park lands a leg kick that knocks Punk off balance momentarily.
Punk has a takedown stuffed.
Park misses with a body kick.
Punk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Park lands a nice hook to Punk's body. Punk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Park is looking to slow Punk down with leg kicks.
EM Punk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Park misses with a head kick.
Punk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jung Woo Park comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Park winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Jung Woo Park!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jung Woo Park!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Jung Woo Park!
Jung Woo Park wins by unanimous decision!
Jung Woo Park is the new lightweight champion!
Jung Woo Park decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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