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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Gorfu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy has chosen Pretty Fly - The Offspring as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Sebastion Gorfu had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Gorfu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brophy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gorfus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gorfu tries to land a body kick
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brophy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gorfu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brophy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Sebastion Gorfu has been cut.
Gorfu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gorfu duly obliges.
Gorfu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brophy counters with a good low kick that Gorfu was not able to check.
Gorfu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Gorfu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Gorfu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy flicks out a counter leg kick but Gorfu steps away.
Gorfu misses with a two punch combination.
Gorfu tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Brophy misses.
Gorfu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gorfu's head.
Gorfu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brophy scores with a nice right hand.
Gorfu is rocked!
Brophy forces Gorfu back against the ropes and clinches.
Oh Gorfu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorfu tries to stall but Brophy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brophy lands a right hand.
Brophy dips a shoulder and cracks Gorfu with a mighty uppercut! Gorfu falls back against the ropes and Brophy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gorfu 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 - Brophy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Brophy!
A relieved looking Ryan Brophy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Belto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Ortiz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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265 lbs
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286 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vito Belto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Billy Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Belto's half guard.
Belto actively working from the bottom here.
Belto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belto is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ortiz rolls with it to try and escape but Belto cranks on the arm and Ortiz is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vito Belto!
Post fight, Vito Belto took to the microphone: 'You make losing look easy!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monk Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the ring accompanied by Ludacris - Beast Mode. Sergio Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Monk Eastman's chin.
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186 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sergio Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monk Eastman!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Eastman.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia backing away here, and Eastman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Eastman misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eastman on the side of the head.
Garcia cracks Eastman with an open hand slap.
Garcia delivers a nice body kick.
Eastman looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Garcia throws a hook but Eastman avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eastman! But no joy.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Eastman's shoulder, as Eastman tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eastman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia feints and then cracks Eastman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eastman down.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Sergio Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Eastman saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eastman takes a step back to recover.
Garcia works over Eastman's head and body with a nice combination.
Eastman 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.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Eastman with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Eastman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eastman somewhat.
Garcia misses with a hook. Eastman ducked under it nicely.
Garcia backing away here, and Eastman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Eastman scoring well with a low kick there.
Eastman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eastman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eastman throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Eastman manages to avoid it.
Eastman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eastman postures up.
Eastman trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Eastman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
Garcia controls Eastman momentarily but Eastman frees himself.
Eastman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eastman, right into the meat.
Eastman throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Eastman blocks the leg kick.
Eastman throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Eastman ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Eastman looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Eastman moves out of range of the body kick.
Eastman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eastman thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it
and Garcia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eastman's guard.
Eastman is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Eastman keeps moving.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eastman keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Eastman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eastman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia 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.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eastman throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Eastman is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eastman.
Eastman throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eastman can do to turn this around?
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into Eastman's guard.
Garcia distracts Eastman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Eastman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Eastman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Sergio Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eastman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eastman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eastman trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Eastman keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Eastman being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Garcia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eastman to the ground. Garcia is now in Eastman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia pushing down on Eastman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garcia working Eastman over with strikes.
Eastman is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Eastman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Eastman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eastman tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eastman's head.
Eastman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
Eastman is looking to control Garcia but Garcia is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Garcia is really stuck here.
Eastman trying to control momentarily.
Garcia controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the action but Eastman just sinks the hooks in.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
Eastman lands strikes to the head.
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.
Garcia is really stuck here.
Eastman trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is trying to stand back up.
Eastman is not going to allow Garcia to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Eastman checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Eastman throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eastman lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eastman moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcia.
A cross from Garcia lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastman checks a low kick from Garcia.
Eastman gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eastman drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Eastman manages to pass to mount!
Eastman looking to ground and pound but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Eastman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Eastman has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.
Garcia tries to hold on but Eastman postures up.
Eastman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eastman.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Eastman maintains control.
Eastman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to control but Eastman is having none of it.
Eastman content just to control the position here.
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Garcia wants to control but Eastman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Eastman has control of the leg.
Garcia wants to control but Eastman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eastman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eastman prevents Garcia from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Eastman trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eastman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.
Eastman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Eastman postures up.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Eastman is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eastman sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eastman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Eastman misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for Eastman.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Eastman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eastman throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Eastman misses with a kick to the body.
Sergio Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eastman misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monk Eastman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastman scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monk Eastman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Sergio Garcia!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sergio Garcia!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sergio Garcia!
Sergio Garcia wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Sergio Garcia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Godking Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgi Pandahammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Godking Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgi Pandahammer!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandahammer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diamond.
Pandahammer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pandahammer checks the leg kick.
A jab from Pandahammer does it's job there.
Pandahammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pandahammer connects with a jab.
Pandahammer tests Diamond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandahammer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pandahammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pandahammer wants to slow Diamond down by chopping away at his legs.
Pandahammer misses with a straight left.
Diamond wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pandahammer lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Diamond misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pandahammer! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandahammer cracks Diamond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diamond is rocked!
A big left from Pandahammer misses.
Oh Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diamond closes the distance but Pandahammer moves to the side
and Pandahammer counters with a thumping low kick.
Diamond seems to have got his legs back now.
Diamond takes the fight into the clinch.
Pandahammer works on Diamond's body with a couple of short punches.
Pandahammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pandahammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Pandahammer.
Diamond is breathing heavily.
Diamond looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Pandahammer.
Pandahammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pandahammer cracks Diamond with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pandahammer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Diamond to stand back up!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pandahammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diamond moves away.
Diamond checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pandahammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diamond is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pandahammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diamond misses with a hook.
Pandahammer drops Diamond with a huge uppercut! Diamond drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Pandahammer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giorgi Pandahammer!
The defeated Godking Diamond had this to say: 'Grandmaaaaaa~!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Willgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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164 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Willgren!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Cooper both land. Nice combination.
Willgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
Willgren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Willgren takes one on the button.
Cooper throws a right and a left that Willgren avoids nicely.
Cooper lunges at Willgren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willgren's hand.
A combination from Cooper does no damage.
Cooper throws a right hand that Willgren ducks under and follows up with a left that Willgren also avoids with ease.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Willgren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Willgren is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cooper. Willgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willgren.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Willgren moves away and avoids it.
Willgren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cooper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Willgren misses.
Cooper throws a right hand that misses
and Willgren counters with a nice uppercut.
Cooper takes a swing at Willgren's ribcage but misses.
Cooper lands with a hook. Willgren tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Willgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cooper throws a hook but Willgren blocks it.
Cooper misses with a left hand
and Willgren moves into the clinch.
Willgren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Willgren manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willgren ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Willgren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cooper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Willgren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cooper misses with a combination
and Willgren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cooper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Willgren.
Despite the aggression on Willgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A big left from Cooper misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Willgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Cooper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cooper throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willgren throws a counter combo.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Willgren avoids them all with ease.
Willgren counters with a body kick.
Cooper throws a shot from downtown. Willgren moves away and avoids it.
Willgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Willgren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cooper misses with a looping right.
Willgren throws a counter combo.
Willgren has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cooper lands a jab.
Cooper cracks Willgren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Willgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willgren circles away quickly and effectively.
Willgren slips under a jab from Cooper.
Cooper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cooper misses with a right hand
enabling Willgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Willgren tries to move into range but Cooper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper tests Willgren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Willgren ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Willgren blocks a jab.
Willgren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper throws a poor cross that misses
and Willgren counters with a left and a right that stings Cooper.
Willgren ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cooper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cooper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Willgren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooper misses with a left hand
and Willgren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Willgren slips the punch.
Cooper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cooper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willgren is trying to stall.
Willgren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cooper misses with a hook
and Willgren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cooper loads up on a big right hand but Willgren slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willgren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooper throws a right hand that misses
letting Willgren counter with a right hand.
Cooper throws a lazy uppercut
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Cooper backing up. Cooper nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper just misses with a punch to the body.
Willgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Cooper.
Willgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Willgren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Willgren unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooper looks to land a combination but Willgren avoids it well.
Willgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
Cooper takes a swing at Willgren's ribcage but misses.
Cooper lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Cooper misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willgren counters by moving into the clinch.
Willgren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Willgren looking to slow down the pace here.
Willgren is stalling here.
Willgren is struggling to control the position.
Willgren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Willgren stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Victor Willgren.
Cooper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cooper throws a combination that misses
and Willgren counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
John Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper misses with a two punch combination.
Willgren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Willgren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper misses with a straight right.
As Cooper backs off Willgren throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
Cooper throws a jab but it's blocked by Willgren.
Despite the aggression on Willgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willgren can do to turn this around?
Cooper throws out a loose jab but Willgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Willgren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cooper.
Willgren unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big left from Cooper misses.
Cooper misses with a hook.
Willgren throws a big counter head kick but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
Willgren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cooper.
A countering left hand to the body from Willgren misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willgren ducks under a wild hook from Cooper.
Cooper throws an overhand right that lands on Willgren's shoulder, as Willgren tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Willgren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Willgren wants to counter the offense by Cooper and move into the clinch position.
Cooper throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Willgren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Willgren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cooper up against the ropes.
Willgren holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Willgren's elbow.
Willgren breaks from the clinch.
Cooper misses with a double jab
and Willgren counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Cooper will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cooper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Willgren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Willgren moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper misses with a wild body shot.
Willgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cooper.
Cooper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willgren shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cooper misses with a wild combination.
Willgren wants to counter with a clinch but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper throws a right hand that misses
and Willgren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cooper thinking.
Cooper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper throws a lazy right hand but Willgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Willgren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Willgren.
A left lands for Cooper.
Cooper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willgren counters with a three punch combo that has Cooper backing up. Cooper nods at Willgren to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Cooper misses.
Willgren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Willgren moved out of range.
Cooper sets himself, and Willgren steps forward looking for the clinch! Cooper avoids it this time.
Cooper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willgren.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
As Cooper backs off Willgren throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
Cooper swings widly with a right hand
and Willgren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
John Cooper is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Cooper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willgren throws a counter combo.
Willgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willgren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cooper with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willgren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cooper.
Cooper misses with the combination.
Willgren unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Cooper misses the target.
Cooper takes a swing at Willgren's ribcage but misses.
Cooper missing with a left hand there. Willgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cooper misses with an uppercut. Willgren saw that one coming.
Willgren slips under a jab from Cooper.
Willgren unleashes a big counter combination but Cooper bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cooper looks to score with a jab to the body but Willgren is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cooper misses.
A jab from Cooper misses.
Willgren staying out of range there.
Willgren throws a counter combo.
Cooper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cooper throws a big shot that misses.
Willgren is looking for the big counter here.
Some wild striking there from Cooper.
Willgren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Willgren slips a straight right by Cooper.
Willgren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willgren wants to counter with a clinch but Cooper pushes him away.
Willgren staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Willgren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cooper darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cooper misses with a hook. Willgren ducked under it nicely.
Cooper throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Willgren to counter with a crisp jab.
Cooper throws a jab when Willgren was well out of range.
Cooper goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Willgren.
As Cooper backs off Willgren throws a huge counter combo but Cooper manages to avoid it all.
A slow jab from Cooper misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Willgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Willgren moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Willgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
John Cooper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cooper throws a combination that misses
and Willgren counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Cooper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cooper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for John Cooper!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for John Cooper!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for John Cooper!
John Cooper wins by unanimous decision!
John Cooper really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bushido Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zack Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Whitehorse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the ring accompanied by Get up on my Level. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Zack Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacob Whitehorse's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zack Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Whitehorse!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitehorse.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitehorse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Whitehorse wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zack Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitehorse is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Whitehorse circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Whitehorse jabs at Williams's body.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Whitehorse thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whitehorse scores with a kick to the midsection.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Whitehorse sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zack Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Whitehorse scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whitehorse moves into the clinch successfully.
Whitehorse stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Whitehorse.
Still in the clinch, Whitehorse scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whitehorse landing knees to the body.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whitehorse lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitehorse works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Whitehorse.
Whitehorse lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Whitehorse lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
A body shot lands from Whitehorse.
Whitehorse lands with a short shot to the head.
Whitehorse digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Whitehorse lands a shoulder strike.
Williams is rocked!
Whitehorse lands with a right to the head.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitehorse lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Whitehorse.
Whitehorse lands a body punch.
Whitehorse lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Whitehorse - that landed with a thud.
Whitehorse slows down the pace here.
Whitehorse lands a nice uppercut.
Whitehorse has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Williams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Whitehorse can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitehorse slowing the pace effectively.
Whitehorse crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
Whitehorse scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitehorse.
Williams is pressed against the ropes. Whitehorse pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Williams! Two more big strikes from Whitehorse and Williams crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jacob Whitehorse!
Jacob Whitehorse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Zack Williams stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill be back better than ever.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr WeBL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruler Scorpion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WeBL comes to the ring accompanied by Blood. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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245 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mr WeBL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruler Scorpion!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
WeBL slips a straight right by Scorpion.
A counter left hand to the body from WeBL misses its target.
Scorpion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scorpion drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Ruler Scorpion has been cut.
WeBL clinches.
WeBL creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scorpion looking to stall.
WeBL lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from WeBL.
WeBL gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
WeBL is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
WeBL throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WeBL softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Good body shot from WeBL.
Scorpion swings wildly with an uppercut but WeBL uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WeBL struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
WeBL blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
WeBL misses with a punch to the body.
WeBL comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
WeBL lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
WeBL tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WeBL gets through Scorpion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of WeBL backwards.
WeBL tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
WeBL lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by WeBL.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
WeBL misses with a hook from the clinch.
WeBL lands a damaging elbow.
WeBL comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Scorpion is rocked!
That has opened up Ruler Scorpion's cut even more.
WeBL lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Scorpion to his knees! WeBL keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr WeBL!
Mr WeBL looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hey champ, how about you bring that pretty little face and that pretty little belt to me and I'll take them both from you... *drops mic*'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Grabonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazilian Army had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Grabonzo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army forces Grabonzo back against the ropes and clinches.
Army misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Army gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Grabonzo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Army pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brazilian Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alfonso Grabonzo.
Grabonzo takes a shot to the head.
Army tries to throw a body punch but Grabonzo avoids it by throwing Army back against the ropes.
Grabonzo pulls guard.
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.
Grabonzo has a closed guard, preventing Army from standing up.
Army stands and steps away. Grabonzo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabonzo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alfonso Grabonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army works over Grabonzo's head and body with a nice combination.
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Army looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army lands a jab to the nose.
Grabonzo tries to clinch up but Army circles away and keeps his distance.
Army lands with a straight right. Grabonzo didn't see that one coming.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Army and Grabonzo goes tumbling to the canvas! Army follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Grabonzo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo is still in real trouble! Can Army finish him?
Army is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grabonzo trying to control here.
Grabonzo seems to have recovered his senses.
Grabonzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Army will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Grabonzo is looking for a sweep. Army is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Army is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Grabonzo wants to get back to full guard.
Grabonzo keeps trying to improve his position.
Grabonzo actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo is looking for a sweep. Army is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Grabonzo punching from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Army lands a jab to the head.
Army lands with an overhand left.
Army throws a good cross that connects.
Grabonzo is rocked!
Grabonzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Army is fending him off so far but Grabonzo persists. Nope, Army circles away and we're back to standing.
Army rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grabonzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Army does it's job there.
Grabonzo is still on wobbly legs! Can Army finish him?
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Army sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grabonzo is aggressively charging in as Army backs up avoiding any damage. Army tosses out a jab and Grabonzo runs right into it face first! Grabonzo is out cold! Army dropped down on all fours and is barking in Grabonzo's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brazilian Army!
Brazilian Army decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Alfonso Grabonzo spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deez Nutzzzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deez Nutzzzz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deez Nutzzzz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a low kick as Kennedy jumps back.
Kennedy throws a hook to the side of Nutzzzz's head but Nutzzzz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kennedy takes a swing at Nutzzzz's ribcage but misses.
Kennedy lands with a cross.
It looks like Deez Nutzzzz has been cut.
Kennedy just misses with a punch to the body.
Deez Nutzzzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Nutzzzz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nutzzzz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Nutzzzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nutzzzz.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Nutzzzz misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nutzzzz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Nutzzzz blocks a body shot from Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy prevents Nutzzzz from breaking the clinch.
Kennedy works on Nutzzzz's body with a couple of short punches.
Kennedy tries to stall but Nutzzzz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nutzzzz lands a shot to the body.
Kennedy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nutzzzz prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Nutzzzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nutzzzz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nutzzzz working aggressively here.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz digs a right hand into Kennedy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kennedy's gas tank.
Nutzzzz cracks Kennedy with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Nutzzzz.
Kennedy gets through Nutzzzz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nutzzzz throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Kennedy.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nutzzzz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
A left lands for Nutzzzz.
Kennedy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nutzzzz looks to score with a jab to the body but Kennedy is just out of range.
Kennedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nutzzzz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nutzzzz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kennedy counters with a straight right hand.
Nutzzzz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kennedy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy tries a low kick but Nutzzzz avoids it.
Nutzzzz moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nutzzzz throws a jab but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Nutzzzz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nutzzzz down.
Kennedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy cracks Nutzzzz with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Kennedy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kennedy tries a body shot but Nutzzzz blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy slowing the pace effectively.
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kennedy throws a punch but it's blocked by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz lands with a short shot to the head.
Nutzzzz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Nutzzzz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nutzzzz is leaning against Kennedy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzzzz controls his hands.
Kennedy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kennedy stalling.
A body shot lands from Kennedy.
Nutzzzz scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Nutzzzz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutzzzz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kennedy.
Kennedy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nutzzzz lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz misses with a series of wild punches.
Nutzzzz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennedy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nutzzzz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kennedy's head backwards.
Nutzzzz misses with a right hand
and Kennedy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Kennedy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nutzzzz doesn't seem phased though.
A big right from Kennedy misses.
Nutzzzz connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Nutzzzz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kennedy cracks Nutzzzz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot to the liver by Kennedy. Beautiful body shot.
Kennedy digs a good body shot into Nutzzzz's ribs.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutzzzzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kennedy's calf.
Nutzzzz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nutzzzz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Nutzzzz misses the target.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Nutzzzz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kennedy doesn't seem phased though.
Kennedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there.
Kennedy with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.
Nutzzzz is rocked!
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nutzzzz is still on wobbly legs! Can Kennedy finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennedy throws a leg kick which misses Nutzzzz's front leg but catches the back leg as Nutzzzz tries to avoid it.
Nutzzzz seems to have recovered his senses.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Nutzzzz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut. Kennedy saw that one coming.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nutzzzz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kennedy as he connects with a hook.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nutzzzz's calf.
Kennedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz misses with a straight right.
Nutzzzz misses with a hook. Kennedy ducked under it nicely.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy checks it.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
It looked like Kennedy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kennedy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nutzzzz's corner calls for a 1-2. Nutzzzz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nutzzzz! But no joy.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Nutzzzz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Nutzzzz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nutzzzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chris Kennedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nutzzzz.
Kennedy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nutzzzzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nutzzzz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kennedy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nutzzzz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nutzzzz throws a solid leg kick but Kennedy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with a left hand
and Nutzzzz counters with a nice uppercut.
Nutzzzz takes a swing at Kennedy's ribcage but misses.
Nutzzzz keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
Nutzzzz lands with a right hand.
Kennedy misses with a head kick.
Nutzzzz misses with a wild body shot.
Kennedy moves out of range as Nutzzzz strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Kennedy misses its target.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nutzzzz looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range.
Nutzzzz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nutzzzz slips under a jab from Kennedy.
Nutzzzz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chris Kennedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deez Nutzzzz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nutzzzz lands a nice shot that snaps Kennedy's head back.
Kennedy misses with a body shot.
Nutzzzz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kennedy with a body shot.
A big left from Nutzzzz misses.
Nutzzzz misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy tries to score with a low kick but Nutzzzz moves his leg out of the way.
Kennedy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kennedy throws a leg kick but Nutzzzz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nutzzzz! But no joy.
Nutzzzz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nutzzzz thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Nutzzzz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nutzzzz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nutzzzz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kennedy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzzzz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nutzzzz throws a push kick but Kennedy slaps the foot to one side.
Kennedy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kennedy throws a front kick aimed at Nutzzzz's knee but Nutzzzz avoids it well.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nutzzzz throws a nice outside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Kennedy.
Kennedy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nutzzzz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kennedy.
A punch lands to the side of Kennedy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kennedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Nutzzzz off the ropes and back into range.
Nutzzzz fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kennedy on the side of the head.
Kennedy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nutzzzz throws out the jab.
Kennedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nutzzzz is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy moves away from the strike by Nutzzzz.
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!
Kennedy misses the jab.
Kennedy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kennedy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nutzzzz takes a step back to recover.
Nutzzzz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nutzzzz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kennedy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nutzzzz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nutzzzz throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kennedy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kennedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Kennedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kennedy cracks a nice hook into Nutzzzz's ribs.
Kennedy lands a nice looking body shot.
Nutzzzz throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kennedy, right into the meat.
Kennedy swings for the body but Nutzzzz moves out of range.
Kennedy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kennedy moves out of range as Nutzzzz strikes.
Nutzzzz throws a lazy right hand but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nutzzzz lands a jab to Kennedy's midsection.
Kennedy slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Kennedy coming out on top.
Kennedy lands a jab to Nutzzzz's midsection.
Nutzzzz jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Kennedy scores with a body shot.
Kennedy moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nutzzzz looks to throw the jab but Kennedy is out of range.
Kennedy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nutzzzz. Nutzzzz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A jab from Nutzzzz misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
The fighters circling - Nutzzzz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nutzzzz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kennedy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kennedy misses with an uppercut.
Kennedy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nutzzzz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kennedy lands a slapping body shot.
Kennedy ducks under a wild hook from Nutzzzz.
Nutzzzz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kennedy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kennedy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Chris Kennedy!
Chris Kennedy wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Domani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FannyPack SissyPants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SissyPants has chosen Scooters as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Domani !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, FannyPack SissyPants!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SissyPants throws a right hand that Domani ducks under and follows up with a left that Domani also avoids with ease.
Domani misses with a wild body shot.
SissyPants swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
SissyPants closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
SissyPants makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
SissyPants has a couple of punches blocked by Domani .
Domani lands a shoulder strike.
Domani can't find room to land a body shot as SissyPants controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Domani .
A right hand to the body from Domani .
SissyPants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domani .
SissyPants is trying to stall.
SissyPants lands a left hand that snaps the head of Domani backwards.
SissyPants blocks a body shot from Domani .
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!
Domani lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt SissyPants or not.
SissyPants tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Domani swings wildly with an uppercut but SissyPants uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domani gets through SissyPants's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Domani - that landed with a thud.
Domani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
SissyPants lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Domani 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Domani gets through SissyPants's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Domani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SissyPants backwards.
Domani lands a left hand that snaps the head of SissyPants backwards.
Domani gets through SissyPants's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Domani manages to break the clinch.
Eric Domani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
SissyPants staying out of range there.
SissyPants lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Domani is looking to clinch.
Domani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Domani swings widly with a right hand
and SissyPants counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Domani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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!
SissyPants throws a series of punches but Domani moves out of range.
SissyPants lands a jab-cross combination.
Domani darts in trying to clinch
and SissyPants connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
SissyPants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domani manages to avoid it.
SissyPants takes a swing at Domani 's ribcage but misses.
Domani jabs SissyPants right on the nose. SissyPants blinks but takes it well.
Domani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from SissyPants.
SissyPants misses with a kick to the body.
Domani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Domani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
SissyPants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Domani .
SissyPants misses with a wild combination.
Domani throws a poor cross that misses
and SissyPants cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domani lands the left hand.
Domani misses with a lunging right hand
and SissyPants counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
SissyPants tries to throw a body punch but Domani avoids it by throwing SissyPants back against the ropes.
SissyPants has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Domani seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if SissyPants can turn it around.
SissyPants lands a left hand.
SissyPants lands a right hand that snaps the head of Domani backwards.
Domani has a couple of punches blocked by SissyPants.
Domani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but SissyPants has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from SissyPants fails to land.
Domani has a couple of punches blocked by SissyPants.
SissyPants lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from SissyPants on the inside.
Domani doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Domani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of SissyPantss head.
Domani breaks from the clinch.
Domani lands a nice hook to SissyPants's body. SissyPants takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
SissyPants fails to land with a series of punches.
Domani doesn't manage to clinch there - SissyPants circles away.
Domani fails to land with a series of punches.
SissyPants throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from SissyPants.
Domani appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
SissyPants lands the left hand.
Domani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
SissyPants misses with a hook
enabling Domani to counter with a crisp jab.
SissyPants scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from SissyPants misses its intended target.
Domani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Domani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Domani swings for the body but SissyPants moves out of range.
Domani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and SissyPants counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domani rushes SissyPants and presses him up against the ropes.
Domani swings wildly with an uppercut but SissyPants uses good head movement to avoid it.
SissyPants lands a hook that snaps the head of Domani backwards.
SissyPants lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FannyPack SissyPants dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
SissyPants jabs at Domani 's body.
Domani swings and misses with a shot to the body
and SissyPants counters with a straight right hand.
SissyPants throws a right and a left that both miss.
SissyPants scores with a crisp jab that stopped Domani in his tracks.
Domani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SissyPants was well out of range. Poor timing from Domani .
SissyPants swats away the attempt to clinch by Domani .
SissyPants wants to counter with a clinch but Domani pushes him away.
SissyPants sends Domani crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! SissyPants is motioning to the referee to let Domani up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SissyPants misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by SissyPants. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of SissyPants.
Domani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SissyPants let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
SissyPants throws a hook to the side of Domani 's head but Domani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SissyPants tries to keep at a distance but Domani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Domani tries to stall but SissyPants uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
SissyPants has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Domani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
SissyPants lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Domani lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domani .
Domani tries to throw a body punch but SissyPants avoids it by throwing Domani back against the ropes.
Domani has a couple of punches blocked by SissyPants.
SissyPants blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domani throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
SissyPants is trying to stall.
SissyPants lands a shoulder strike.
SissyPants throws a punch but it's blocked by Domani .
SissyPants struggles to land a body shot inside as Domani controls his hands.
Domani gets through SissyPants's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Domani misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domani tries a body shot but SissyPants blocks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Domani misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from SissyPants fails to land.
Domani is working SissyPants over against the ropes.
SissyPants misses with a body punch.
SissyPants blocks a body shot from Domani .
Domani misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
SissyPants looking to throw knees to the head but Domani is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by SissyPants.
Domani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for SissyPants.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Domani softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Domani tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
SissyPants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
FannyPack SissyPants seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Domani lunges at SissyPants with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SissyPants's hand.
SissyPants lands a nice looking body shot.
SissyPants lands with an overhand left.
Domani has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
SissyPants slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domani thows a left - swing and a miss!
SissyPants throws a nice looking combination but Domani bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SissyPants wants to clinch.
Domani misses with a jab to the body
and SissyPants counters with a straight right hand.
SissyPants takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SissyPants.
Domani lands with a good body shot.
SissyPants on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Domani misses with a hook
and SissyPants counters with a lovely straight right hand!
SissyPants drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Domani takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Domani . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Domani .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domani connects with a crisp jab.
SissyPants fails with an attempt to clinch.
Domani throws a big shot that misses.
Domani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
SissyPants drops his hands momentarily and Domani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Domani .
Domani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SissyPants was well out of range. Poor timing from Domani .
Domani throws a jab when SissyPants was well out of range.
SissyPants ducks under a wild hook from Domani .
Domani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SissyPants moves away.
SissyPants appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
SissyPants throws an overhand right that lands on Domani 's shoulder, as Domani tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but FannyPack SissyPants will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Domani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Domani staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Domani tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
SissyPants gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Domani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domani throws a jab but it's blocked by SissyPants.
Nice defenses there by SissyPants.
Domani misses with a looping right.
SissyPants is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Domani with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from SissyPants.
It looked like Domani wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Domani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but SissyPants manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domani looks to land a left hand but SissyPants moved out of range nicely.
Domani tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. SissyPants manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Domani lands a slapping body shot.
SissyPants lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domani throws a body punch but SissyPants moves out of range.
SissyPants ducks under a wild hook from Domani .
Domani throws a shot from downtown. SissyPants moves away and avoids it.
SissyPants misses with a left hand
and Domani counters with a nice body shot.
Domani throws the left hand but SissyPants avoids the punch easily.
SissyPants misses with a wild body shot.
Domani misses with an uppercut.
Domani staying out of range there.
Domani throwing a counter right hand but SissyPants manages to avoid it.
Domani lands a jab to the nose.
SissyPants forces Domani back against the ropes and clinches.
SissyPants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Domani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SissyPants moves out of range as Domani strikes.
SissyPants lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for SissyPants.
SissyPants walks into a jab.
SissyPants lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Domani circles away quickly and effectively.
Domani looks to score with a jab to the body but SissyPants is just out of range.
SissyPants unleashes a big counter combination but Domani bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
SissyPants looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
SissyPants throws a push kick but Domani slaps the foot to one side.
SissyPants slips under a jab.
SissyPants throws a shot from downtown. Domani moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Domani misses its intended target.
Domani walks into a stiff left hand from SissyPants.
Domani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
SissyPants swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domani misses the shot to the body.
Domani misses with a body punch
and SissyPants counters with a good, hard body kick but Domani shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
SissyPants throws a hook but Domani blocks it.
SissyPants feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Domani s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Domani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SissyPants.
SissyPants keeps Domani at a distance using the push kick.
Nice uppercut there from SissyPants.
Domani clinches up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from SissyPants - that landed with a thud.
SissyPants lands a body shot in the clinch.
SissyPants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Domani takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
SissyPants dodges the punch combination from Domani .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from SissyPants.
SissyPants lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SissyPants looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Domani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
SissyPants let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Domani avoids the body shot from SissyPants.
SissyPants lands a nice shot that snaps Domani 's head back.
SissyPants clinches up with Domani and pushes him back against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Domani .
SissyPants blocks a punch to the side of the head.
SissyPants lands a hook that snaps the head of Domani backwards.
Domani misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from SissyPants.
Domani is rocked!
Domani tries to throw a body punch but SissyPants avoids it by throwing Domani back against the ropes.
Oh Domani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
SissyPants blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FannyPack SissyPants really 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.
SissyPants throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Domani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Domani seems to have got his legs back now.
Domani swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Domani throws the left hand but SissyPants avoids the punch easily.
SissyPants thinks about the counter body kick.
SissyPants throws a hook to the side of Domani 's head but Domani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Domani throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling SissyPants to counter with a crisp jab.
SissyPants moves into the clinch.
FannyPack SissyPants seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
SissyPants lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
SissyPants lands with a short head shot on the inside.
SissyPants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
SissyPants lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by SissyPants.
SissyPants works on Domani 's body with a couple of short punches.
SissyPants misses with a knee to the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Domani misses with a hook to the ribs.
SissyPants creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
SissyPants with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SissyPants throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Domani throws a punch but it's blocked by SissyPants.
Domani blocks a punch to the side of the head.
SissyPants tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
SissyPants trying to stall but Domani improves his position.
A short right from SissyPants on the inside.
Domani 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by SissyPants.
Domani swings wildly with an uppercut but SissyPants uses good head movement to avoid it.
SissyPants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
SissyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Domani is just out of range.
Domani throws a looping overhand right but SissyPants ducks down to avoid it.
Domani throws a hook but SissyPants avoids it easily.
SissyPants moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Domani defending well as SissyPants loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants defending well as Domani loads up on a big left hand.
SissyPants is looking for the big counter here.
Domani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as SissyPants throws out the jab.
SissyPants missing with a left hand there. Domani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
SissyPants misses with a looping left.
Domani throws a poor cross that misses
and SissyPants cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domani gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
SissyPants looks to score with a jab to the body but Domani is just out of range.
SissyPants on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Domani misses with a looping right.
Domani doesn't manage to clinch there - SissyPants circles away.
Domani looks to score with a jab to the body but SissyPants is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. SissyPants darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants misses with a body shot.
Domani scores with a one two! SissyPants had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Domani throws a lazy uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a straight right hand.
SissyPants slips under a jab from Domani .
Domani looks to land a right hand but SissyPants moved out of range.
SissyPants ducks right into an uppercut from Domani .
Domani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
SissyPants takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Domani throws out a loose jab but SissyPants uses good head movement to avoid it.
SissyPants counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Domani . SissyPants does a little dance to reset his feet.
Domani moves into range and connects with a jab.
SissyPants listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from SissyPants.
SissyPants's corner calls for a 1-2. SissyPants obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Domani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Domani moves out of range of the strikes.
Domani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Domani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SissyPants sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Domani is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Domani .
Domani misses with a body shot.
SissyPants tries to land a front kick but Domani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FannyPack SissyPants dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
SissyPants connects with a crisp jab.
Domani misses with a hook. SissyPants ducked under it nicely.
Domani dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Domani there.
Domani connects with a jab.
SissyPants steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domani .
Domani moves out of range as SissyPants strikes.
Domani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SissyPants swings away with a body shot that misses
and Domani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps SissyPants thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SissyPants bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Domani 's head.
SissyPants closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
SissyPants manages to break the clinch.
Domani throws a shot from downtown. SissyPants moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from SissyPants misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SissyPants throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Domani .
SissyPants defending well as Domani loads up on a big left hand.
Domani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SissyPants was well out of range. Poor timing from Domani .
Domani lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Domani moves into range and connects with a jab.
SissyPants throws a push kick but Domani slaps the foot to one side.
SissyPants keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Domani .
Domani works SissyPants's body with a nice hook.
SissyPants takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Domani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Domani ducks under a wild hook from SissyPants.
SissyPants throws a hook to the side of Domani 's head but Domani sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Domani seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eric Domani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domani throws a hook but SissyPants blocks it.
Domani misses the jab.
Domani lands with a cross.
Domani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from SissyPants.
SissyPants is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Domani .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Domani as he connects with a hook.
Domani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
SissyPants's corner calls for a 1-2. SissyPants obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
SissyPants throws a right and a left that both miss.
SissyPants moves away from the strike by Domani .
SissyPants takes a swing at Domani 's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SissyPants throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SissyPants jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Domani throws a big shot that misses.
Domani misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Domani misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Domani . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Domani .
SissyPants misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Domani was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from SissyPants.
A big left from Domani misses.
Domani scores with a jab. SissyPants acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
SissyPants takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Domani swings widly with a right hand
and SissyPants counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SissyPants moves away.
SissyPants slips a jab from Domani .
Domani throws a lazy uppercut
and SissyPants counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SissyPants clinches with his opponent.
A right hand to the body from SissyPants.
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.
SissyPants throws a punch but it's blocked by Domani .
Domani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
SissyPants scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for SissyPants.
SissyPants with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
SissyPants prevents a body shot from Domani .
A short right from SissyPants.
FannyPack SissyPants is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domani .
Domani lands a nice uppercut.
Domani misses with a punch on the inside.
SissyPants lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Domani or not.
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 Eric Domani .
Well SissyPants has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for FannyPack SissyPants!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for FannyPack SissyPants!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for FannyPack SissyPants!
FannyPack SissyPants wins by unanimous decision!
FannyPack SissyPants is the new heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, FannyPack SissyPants started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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