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Prestige Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brochan Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson comes to the ring accompanied by New Beginnings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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141 lbs
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141 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brochan Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panterson's 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.
Panterson working for submissions but it's allowed Darrow to get to half guard.
Darrow seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Darrow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darrow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow trying to mount his opponent but Panterson defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow uses his free foot to push down on Panterson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Panterson.
Panterson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Panterson tries to get out of the position.
Darrow lands a heavy elbow.
Panterson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Darrow content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Panterson is in a horrible position here. Darrow smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darrow controlling from mount.
Panterson tries to hold on but Darrow postures up.
Darrow landing shots from mount.
Panterson taking shots to the head.
Panterson is squirming around, avoiding Darrow's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Panterson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Panterson tries to hold on but Darrow postures up.
Darrow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darrow unloading with bombs!
Darrow landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brochan Darrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Darrow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Panterson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Darrow's waist but Darrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panterson off to one side.
Panterson fails with the takedown.
Darrow throws a big counter head kick but Panterson avoids it with no problem.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Panterson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Darrow. Those never looked like landing.
Panterson shoots in for a double leg but Darrow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bread Panterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panterson shoots for a takedown but Darrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darrow connects with a solid leg kick.
Panterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Darrow lands but Panterson takes it in his stride.
Panterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darrow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panterson.
Darrow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darrow throws a nice outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Darrow.
Darrow thumps Panterson with a low kick.
Darrow scores with a shot to the body.
Darrow cracks a nice hook into Panterson's ribs.
A big right from Darrow misses.
Panterson attempts a counter takedown but Darrow avoids it well and moves away.
Darrow scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson misses with a combination
and Darrow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Panterson's knee momentarily.
Darrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Panterson but Panterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panterson blocks a head kick by Darrow.
Panterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Darrow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Panterson is just out of range.
Darrow is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Panterson like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Panterson from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brochan Darrow!
In defeat, Bread Panterson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sometimes, we win, and sometimes we lost, but in the end we, all both persevere in life!so in this defeat, i will not hinder, and i'll be back much stronger than before'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo's entrance music is On The Floor. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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153 lbs
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Jose Mera!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mera throws out a loose jab but Polo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Polo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mera defends well and Polo ends up having to push Mera into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Polo tries to clinch there but Mera circles away.
Mera swats away the attempt to clinch by Polo.
Some wild striking there from Mera.
Polo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mera counters with a shoot takedown. Polo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mera won't allow Polo to sweep him here.
Polo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mera manages to get to full guard.
Mera tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Polo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Polo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mera's guard.
Polo is thwarting Mera's attempts to control the position.
Mera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polo's back!
Mera is trying to stick to Polo's back but Polo is turning into Mera. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mera's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Polo.
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.
Polo wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera looking for a sweep. Not yet Mera, not yet.
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but Mera is retaining full guard.
Polo won't allow Mera to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo postures up and lands a big shot to Mera's brow.
Polo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mera trying to keep a closed guard but Polo is proving a slippery customer.
Polo postures up in Mera's guard and throws a big left but Mera blocks it.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mera keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Mera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mera is trying to keep Polo in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mera trying to control the position.
Mera is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Polo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mera.
Mera winds up and cracks Polo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polo defends it well.
Polo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Polo looking to control.
Polo keeping full guard, as Mera tries to pass.
Polo pulls Mera in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mera trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Polo is trying to control the position but Mera postures up.
Polo wants to sweep here but Mera controlling him for the moment.
Polo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mera throws a big right hand that misses.
Mera has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Polo dives on top into guard.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Mera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polo on the side of the head.
Mera lands a really nice looking cross but Polo seems unphased.
Mera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Polo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Polo tries to control but Mera wriggling away.
Mera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo avoids the attempt from Mera to control.
Polo wants to control the pace but Mera is squirming around nicely.
Mera is looking to get to half guard.
Polo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mera hang on?
Mera can't escape the position.
Polo content just to control the position here.
Polo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Polo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mera is looking to escape.
Polo is landing with some decent strikes but Mera is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Polo looking to control but Mera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo prevents Mera from getting the reversal.
Polo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mera hang on?
Mera is working to get back to half guard.
Polo tries to control but Mera wriggling away.
Mera sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mera trying to control but Polo postures up.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Mera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mera is trying to keep Polo in close.
Polo stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mera is looking for a triangle but Polo pushes his legs off easily.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo preventing the sweep.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mera is keeping the position for now.
Polo wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Mera wants to sweep here but Polo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mera has his hands on Polo's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polo tries for a takedown but Mera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mera shoots in looking for a takedown. Polo tries to sprawl out of it but Mera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Polo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Polo attempts a counter takedown but Mera avoids it well and moves away.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polo slips under a jab from Mera.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mera sprawls well. Mera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo staying out of range there.
Polo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Marco Polo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polo moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that second round.
That's time! Polo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Polo tries to clinch but Mera is having none of it.
Polo dives in for a single leg takedown but Mera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Polo darts in looking for a takedown but Mera gets double underhooks and turns Polo into the ropes.
Polo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mera misses with an uppercut.
Mera scores with a punch to the head.
Polo is looking to clinch.
Polo slips under a jab.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Mera misses.
Mera misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Mera misses its intended target.
A jab from Mera misses.
Polo is looking to counter the offense by Mera and move into the clinch.
Mera slips a jab and a cross from Polo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo dodges the punch combination from Mera.
Polo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Mera avoids it.
Polo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polo shoots for a takedown but Mera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Polo or perhaps it was just good defense by Mera, which made it look bad.
Polo tries to clinch there but Mera circles away.
Mera misses with a hook. Polo ducked under it nicely.
Mera connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mera throws a series of punches but Polo moves out of range.
Polo tries to sprawl but Mera drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mera is keen to just control but Polo is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mera throwing shots but Polo is blocking nicely.
Polo has his hands clasped together around Mera's back. He's all about the action.
Polo tries to get to full guard but Mera has control of the leg.
Marco Polo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polo's head.
Mera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polo is looking to improve his position.
Mera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mera trying to control the action but Polo is working from the bottom.
Mera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Polo wants to improve his position but Mera is controlling well.
Mera is looking to advance position but Polo won't allow it.
Mera is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polo tries to clinch there but Mera circles away.
Mera lands with an uppercut that bounces Polo off the ropes and back into range.
Mera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polo drives through with a takedown into Mera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mera has his foot on Polo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polo works his way back into a safe position though.
Mera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polo is one step ahead there.
Mera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Polo trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Mera working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polo manages to get himself to full guard.
Polo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Mera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mera has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Mera!
A victorious Jose Mera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Specter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Specter has chosen Greenback Boogie as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Harvey Specter enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Harvey Specter!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specter throws a jab but it's blocked by Reis.
Reis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Specter sprawls and moves away.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey Specter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Specter moves into range and clinches up with Reis.
Reis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Specter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reis to the mat. Reis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Specter trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Specter advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Specter winds up and cracks Reis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Specter is nestled in close to Reis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reis tries to roll over but Specter keeps him under control.
Reis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reis working for a triangle but Specter defends it easily.
Reis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Specter's guard.
Reis stopping the sweep attempt from Specter.
Reis looking to pass the guard.
Reis wants to control from the top but Specter keeps moving.
Reis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Specter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reis, into his guard.
Specter passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Specter is working for a kimura but Reis is defending it quite comfortably.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Reis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reis tries to get to full guard but Specter has control of the leg.
Specter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specter prevents Reis from improving his position.
Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Specter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reis wants to improve his position but Specter is controlling well.
Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Specter working the head and body with strikes.
Specter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis keeps working.
Specter working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Specter connects with a nice short shot to Reis's temple.
Specter lands with a punch from half guard.
Specter working the head and body with strikes.
Specter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reis is looking to improve his position.
Reis actively working from the bottom here.
Specter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Specter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Specter trying to control from half guard but Reis is working away.
Specter is taking a breather. Reis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harvey Specter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Specter pushes Reis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Specter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Specter prevents it.
Specter trying to stall but Reis improves his position.
Reis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Specter pushes Reis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Specter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Specter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis tries for a takedown but Specter manages to get underhooks.
Specter gets underhooks to prevent Reis's takedown attempt.
Specter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reis backwards.
Specter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reiss head.
Reis tries for a takedown but Specter manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Specter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Specter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Specter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Specter.
Reis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Specter cracks Reis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Specter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reis's half guard.
Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Specter lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Specter drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
Ground and pound from Specter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis is trying to get back to full guard.
Reis is in trouble now - Specter has advanced to mount!
Specter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reis is rocked!
Reis regains half guard.
Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Specter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Specter pulls his head out easily.
Specter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Specter seems to be looking for submissions.
Specter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reis can't escape the position.
Specter controlling from mount.
Specter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Reis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reis wants to hold on but Specter pushes him away.
Reis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Specter has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reis's face.
Reis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Specter loads up with a big shot that hurts Reis! He's pulled Specter in close but Specter has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Reis survive? More strikes from Specter and Reis is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harvey Specter!
Harvey Specter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kutsoo comes to the ring accompanied by Enter Sandman. Monet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Downstait - Open Your Eyes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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37
132 lbs
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33
135 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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
26 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boros Monet!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutsoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monet catches Kutsoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kutsoo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monet sprawls well. Monet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kutsoo gets slowly back to his feet.
Monet lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet digs a good hook to Kutsoo's body.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Monet misses with a body shot.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutsoo is just out of range.
Kutsoo tries to counter with a takedown but Monet is quick to defend against it.
Monet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kutsoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Monet.
Kutsoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Monet takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Monet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kutsoo.
Monet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kutsoo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Monet manages to circle out of the way.
Good leg kick by Monet there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kutsoo avoids the head kick by Monet.
Monet throws a hook to the side of Kutsoo's head but Kutsoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kutsoo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monet's half guard.
Kutsoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo is keen to just control but Monet is a slippery customer.
Kutsoo lands strikes from half guard.
Monet is not content to let Kutsoo control the position.
Kutsoo looks to land a strike but Monet avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Monet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kutsoo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monet wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monet trying to keep a closed guard but Kutsoo is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kutsoo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Monet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Kutsoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Monet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Kutsoo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kutsoo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monet is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kutsoo, into his guard.
Monet controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kutsoo keeping moving, preventing Monet from controlling successfully.
Kutsoo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Monet escapes and throws Kutsoo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kutsoo is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boros Monet dominated that 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.
Monet throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutsoo.
Kutsoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monet.
Nice body kick there by Monet.
Monet takes a swing at Kutsoo's ribcage but misses.
Kutsoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monet.
Monet misses with an uppercut.
Kutsoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kutsoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kutsoo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A punch combination from Monet misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet throws a combination that misses
and Kutsoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monet's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kutsoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Monet has wrist control.
Kutsoo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monet has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kutsoo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monet manages to get himself to full guard.
Kutsoo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kutsoo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kutsoo is looking to work some ground and pound but Monet has wrist control.
Monet wants to sweep here but Kutsoo controlling him for the moment.
Kutsoo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kutsoo throws a big elbow that misses.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Kutsoo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo postures up.
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Monet has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kutsoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Monet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kutsoo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Monet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kutsoo has Monet in his guard.
Monet won't allow Kutsoo to sweep him here.
Monet tries to stand but Kutsoo is controlling from the bottom.
Monet wants to control from the top but Kutsoo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to get back to his feet but Monet passes into half guard.
Kutsoo is trying to get back to full guard.
Monet is just content to waste time from the top position. Kutsoo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kutsoo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Monet should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kutsoo has tightened it up now! Monet should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jarni Kutsoo!
Jarni Kutsoo gave a mention to Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johann Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kessler's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Coal Chamber - Burgundy. Rehab is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by saturday nights alright for fighting. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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26
179 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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43
177 lbs
38 - 33 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johann Kessler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rab Rehab!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rehab with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kessler to score with a decent uppercut.
Rehab misses with a straight right.
Kessler is looking to counter the offense by Rehab and move into the clinch.
Rehab ducks right into an uppercut from Kessler.
Kessler lands a jab.
Kessler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rehab throws a right hand that misses
and Kessler counters with a straight right hand.
Kessler lands a two punch combo.
Rehab keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johann Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler doesn't manage to clinch there - Rehab circles away.
Kessler takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kessler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rehab moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab misses with a takedown attempt
and Kessler counters with a right hand to the body.
Rehab uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kessler.
Rehab is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kessler digs a good hook to Rehab's body.
Kessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kessler throws a lazy right hand but Rehab sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rehab just misses with a punch to the body.
Rehab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kessler moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Rehab. Those never looked like landing.
Kessler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rehab's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kessler lands a jab-cross combination.
Rehab is rocked!
A head kick by Kessler - that's a beauty! Rehab is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Kessler can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johann Kessler!
During a confident post fight interview, Johann Kessler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Wiley - Take That as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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33
178 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
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47
195 lbs
43 - 35 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
43 - 35 - 1, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Lee tries to tie him up.
Lee seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Lee has Diaz pressed against the ropes.
Lee has Diaz pushed against the ropes.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee misses with a hook.
Diaz misses with a wild combination.
A big right from Lee misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Diaz slips the punch.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz has Lee up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Diaz avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diaz as Lee tries to tie him up.
Diaz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Diaz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee parries the strikes from Diaz easily there. Diaz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
Lee keeps Diaz under control for a moment.
Diaz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lee is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
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.
Lee is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Lee tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee!
Lee tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Diaz throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to stand.
Lee wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Lee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Diaz avoids the head kick by Lee.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Lee tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Diaz tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Diego Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Diaz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diaz's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Diaz duly obliges.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
A left lands for Diaz.
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with a hook
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz connects with a body shot.
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Diaz trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Diaz moves his leg out of the way.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Diaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jason Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz slips under a jab from Lee.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Diaz's sensitive parts.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Jason Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee connects with the punch.
Jason Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing that Diaz has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls Diaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Diaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Diaz.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Diaz is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diego Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Diaz just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!
Jason Lee very nearly forgot to thank xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Szczęsny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Makovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zach Makovsky enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victor Szczęsny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zach Makovsky!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makovsky walks into a left hand.
Szczęsny throws a body shot but no joy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Makovsky has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A swing and a miss from Makovsky.
Szczęsny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makovsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Makovsky throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Szczęsny throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Makovsky.
Makovsky misses with a hook to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szczęsny scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny is looking to clinch.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Makovsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szczęsny throws a head kick but Makovsky moves out of range.
Makovsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny works the jab nicely.
Makovsky throws out a leg kick but Szczęsny moves out of range and Makovsky only half commits.
Makovsky slips under a jab.
We've been told by Szczęsny's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Szczęsny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makovsky wants to land a leg kick but Szczęsny is out of range.
Makovsky avoids the body shot from Szczęsny.
Szczęsny looks to throw the jab but Makovsky is out of range.
Makovsky with the counter takedown but Szczęsny avoids it easily.
Makovsky walks into a stiff left hand from Szczęsny.
A low kick from Makovsky misses
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Makovsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Szczęsny's sensitive parts.
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Makovsky scores with a jab. Szczęsny acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Szczęsny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Makovsky connects with a body shot that sends Szczęsny's belly button to the back.
Makovsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Szczęsny connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Makovsky scrambles back to his feet.
Makovsky gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Makovsky up against the ropes.
Makovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Szczęsny just misses with a elbow thrown towards Makovsky's brow.
Szczęsny prevents Makovsky from breaking the clinch.
Szczęsny throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky manages to break the clinch.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky is having none of it.
Szczęsny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Szczęsny has closed the distance and engaged Makovsky in a clinch.
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
Makovsky throws an off balance right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szczęsny lands with a good body shot.
Szczęsny is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makovsky swings for the body but Szczęsny moves out of range.
Szczęsny is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Makovsky.
Szczęsny misses the shot to the body.
Makovsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the leg kick from Makovsky.
Szczęsny is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makovsky feints the counter takedown.
Makovsky missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makovsky tries to land a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
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!
Szczęsny steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makovsky.
Szczęsny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Szczęsny misses with a right hand
and Makovsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Szczęsny's guard.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.
Szczęsny is working hard here to advance position.
Szczęsny looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Makovsky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny 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.
Makovsky moves out of range of the strikes.
Szczęsny cracks the inside of Makovsky's front leg.
Makovsky throws a shot from downtown. Szczęsny moves away and avoids it.
Makovsky lands a jab-cross combination.
Makovsky throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the body kick.
Makovsky moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zach Makovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makovsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Szczęsny counters with a straight right hand.
Makovsky missing with a left hand there. Szczęsny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up but Makovsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body
and Makovsky counters with a single leg into guard. Szczęsny didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szczęsny preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Szczęsny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Szczęsny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makovsky stays in close to Szczęsny's body and controls the position.
Makovsky wants to control from the top but Szczęsny keeps moving.
Makovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Makovsky works over Szczęsny with some ground and pound from guard.
Szczęsny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Szczęsny tries to get out of the position.
Szczęsny wants to improve his position but instead Makovsky has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makovsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Makovsky trying to control the action but Szczęsny is working from the bottom.
Makovsky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Makovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makovsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Szczęsny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makovsky.
Makovsky wants to take a breather but Szczęsny is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Szczęsny instigates a clinch.
Makovsky dodges an elbow strike from Szczęsny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Makovsky tries to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling the position.
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makovsky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szczęsny circles away quickly and effectively.
Szczęsny throws a hook to the side of Makovsky's head but Makovsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makovsky misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makovsky tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the ropes.
Szczęsny lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Szczęsny lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Szczęsny keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Makovsky's efforts to push away.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makovsky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makovsky defending well as Szczęsny loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Makovsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fighters circling - Szczęsny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victor Szczęsny is winning the standup battle so far.
Makovsky misses with a left hand
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
Szczęsny darts in and clinches Makovsky up against the ropes.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Szczęsny misses with an elbow strike.
Szczęsny tries to work over Makovsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Szczęsny.
Makovsky blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szczęsny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Makovsky.
Szczęsny lands a nice elbow.
Makovsky tries to break free but Szczęsny pushes him back against the ropes.
Makovsky is trying to break the clinch but Szczęsny is controlling him.
Szczęsny has Makovsky pressed against the ropes, preventing Makovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Makovsky manages to break the clinch.
Makovsky tries to score with a low kick but Szczęsny moves his leg out of the way.
Makovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves away
so Makovsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makovsky preventing the sweep.
Makovsky is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makovsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makovsky postures up.
Makovsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Szczęsny trying to keep a closed guard but Makovsky is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Makovsky throws a body punch but Szczęsny moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Szczęsny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Szczęsny lands with a shot to the body.
Szczęsny bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makovsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Szczęsny was well out of range. Poor timing from Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a quick inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Makovsky misses.
Szczęsny lands a head shot.
Szczęsny misses with a straight left.
Nice shot by Szczęsny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Szczęsny.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Szczęsny counters with a good low kick that Makovsky was not able to check.
Makovsky throws a jab when Szczęsny was well out of range.
Szczęsny misses with a kick to the body.
Szczęsny is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makovsky can do to turn this around?
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Makovsky circles away.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szczęsny throws a low kick, looking for Makovsky's leg but Makovsky calmly moves out of range.
Szczęsny tries to clinch there but Makovsky circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makovsky. Szczęsny does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves out of range.
Szczęsny connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Makovsky's hands.
Makovsky throws a leg kick
and Szczęsny finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Szczęsny cracks Makovsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Makovsky slips a jab and a cross from Szczęsny.
Makovsky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Szczęsny.
Makovsky dips to his left and cracks Szczęsny with an uppercut!
Makovsky 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.
Some bone on bone action there as Szczęsny checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Szczęsny gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Szczęsny keeps control of Makovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny keeps control of Makovsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Victor Szczęsny has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Makovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky has had enough of the clinch but Szczęsny keeps him there for the moment.
Makovsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szczęsny tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makovsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Szczęsny does it's job there.
Makovsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szczęsny takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Szczęsny.
Szczęsny forces Makovsky back against the ropes and clinches.
Szczęsny tries a knee to the head but Makovsky blocks it.
Makovsky wants to break free but Szczęsny has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky is trying to force a seperation but Szczęsny has the dominant position.
Makovsky has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Szczęsny doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczęsny lands an elbow that stopped Makovsky in his tracks for a moment.
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makovsky misses with a jab to the body
and Szczęsny counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Szczęsny tries to clinch but Makovsky moves out of range.
Szczęsny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Szczęsny with a jab.
Makovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Szczęsny misses the target.
Makovsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Szczęsny misses with a leg kick.
Szczęsny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makovsky misses with an uppercut.
Makovsky scores with a push kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Szczęsny.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny wants to clinch.
Makovsky swings widly with a right hand
letting Szczęsny counter with a right hand.
Makovsky is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Szczęsny lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Makovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makovsky throws a hook to the side of Szczęsny's head but Szczęsny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Szczęsny throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makovsky.
Makovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makovsky scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Szczęsny had his way with Zach Makovsky in that round.
That's time! Szczęsny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Makovsky misses with a combination
and Szczęsny counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szczęsny. That's going to slow Makovsky down.
Szczęsny thumps Makovsky with a low kick.
Makovsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szczęsny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And Makovsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Szczęsny pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makovsky tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Makovsky backs away, Szczęsny returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Szczęsny moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szczęsny can't find room to land a body shot as Makovsky controls the action.
Makovsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makovsky can't break the clinch.
Makovsky blocks an elbow strike.
Makovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Szczęsny won't allow it.
Makovsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Szczęsny moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Szczęsny.
Makovsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Makovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Szczęsny is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Makovsky misses.
Zach Makovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szczęsny darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Szczęsny misses with a hook. Makovsky ducked under it nicely.
Szczęsny throws a low kick but Makovsky moves out of range easily.
Makovsky works over Szczęsny's head and body with a nice combination.
Szczęsny connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makovsky. Makovsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makovsky avoids a kick to the body.
Makovsky shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Makovsky gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Szczęsny counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Szczęsny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Szczęsny throws a lazy right hand but Makovsky sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Szczęsny cracks a nice hook into Makovsky's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makovsky throws a combination that misses
enabling Szczęsny to counter with a crisp jab.
Makovsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Szczęsny steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Makovsky. That one must have hurt.
Makovsky throws a combination. Szczęsny tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Szczęsny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Makovsky misses
and Szczęsny connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szczęsny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makovsky.
Good leg kick by Szczęsny there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Szczęsny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makovsky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Szczęsny connects with a body shot that sends Makovsky's belly button to the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Szczęsny lands a really nice looking cross but Makovsky seems unphased.
Szczęsny lands a nice shot that snaps Makovsky's head back.
Szczęsny tries to clinch up.
Makovsky misses with a series of wild punches.
Victor Szczęsny is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makovsky throws a nice looking combination but Szczęsny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Szczęsny tests Makovsky's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Szczęsny scores with a nice strike.
Makovsky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Szczęsny counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Szczęsny, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Szczęsny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Szczęsny 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Szczęsny!
Victor Szczęsny is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Victor Szczęsny waved his t-shirt featuring Bullet Proof System's logo in front of the cameras.
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