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Pulse 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rodri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafaar Hunudid (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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22
250 lbs
5 - 14 - 0 |
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181 cm
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264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Rodri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jafaar Hunudid!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunudid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodri tries to avoid it but Hunudid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodri to the ground. Rodri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodri tries to counter by clinching up but Hunudid breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodri shoots for a takedown but Hunudid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hunudid counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodri won't be happy with that.
Hunudid cracks Rodri with a big elbow.
It looks like Jose Rodri has been cut.
Hunudid has hold of Rodri's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Rodri tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hunudid cranks the arm and Rodri screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Rodri, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jafaar Hunudid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenato Ingles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bedug Dipo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dipo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hearts On Fire. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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210 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenato Ingles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bedug Dipo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Ingles.
Ingles stuffs the takedown.
Jab by Ingles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dipo or perhaps it was just good defense by Ingles, which made it look bad.
Ingles went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dipo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kenato Ingles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bedug Dipo.
Ingles lands with a nice combination. Dipo backs away looking to recover.
Dipo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dipo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dipo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dipo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ingles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dipo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ingles haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingles controlling the position well.
Dipo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dipo trying to control from Ingles's half guard. Ingles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ingles wants to get back to his feet but Dipo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dipo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dipo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ingles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ingles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dipo landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dipo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ingles keeping moving, preventing Dipo from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dipo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bedug Dipo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Ingles.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ingles enables Dipo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ingles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ingles wants to stand up but Dipo is controlling him.
Dipo trying to control but Ingles is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ingles looking for a sweep. Not yet Ingles, not yet.
Ingles wants to get back to his feet but Dipo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dipo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ingles wants to stand but Dipo is controlling the position.
Dipo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ingles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dipo throws a strike but Ingles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dipo controls Ingles momentarily but Ingles frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dipo keeping moving, preventing Ingles from controlling successfully.
Dipo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ingles content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dipo is on top in guard.
Dipo throws a big right hand that misses.
Ingles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenato Ingles 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.
Ingles swats away the attempt to clinch by Dipo.
Ingles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Dipo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dipo trying to control but Ingles is working from the bottom.
Ingles is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dipo is controlling him.
Dipo is looking to work some ground and pound but Ingles has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dipo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ingles 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.
Dipo throws a strike but Ingles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dipo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ingles is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ingles wants to take a breather but Dipo is having none of it.
Ingles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dipo.
Bedug Dipo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ingles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dipo is staying active underneath Ingles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dipo wants to improve his position but Ingles is controlling well.
Ingles keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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.
Ingles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dipo keeps working.
Ingles tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dipo controls his leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ingles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dipo at a distance.
Ingles misses with the combination.
Ingles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ingles lands a slapping body shot.
Ingles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dipo can do to turn this around?
Ingles throws a body punch but Dipo moves out of range.
Dipo feints the counter takedown.
Dipo tries to clinch but Ingles is having none of it.
Ingles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dipo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ingles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dipo has a takedown stuffed.
Dipo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ingles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ingles feints a jab promting Dipo to slip. Ingles then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dipo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ingles throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ingles darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ingles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ingles is looking to wear down Dipo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ingles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ingles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dipo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dipo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ingles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenato Ingles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bedug Dipo.
Ingles throws a good cross that connects.
Dipo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dipo gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Dipo tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Ingles is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Dipo buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Dipo!! Dipo is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Ingles throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenato Ingles!
In defeat, Bedug Dipo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will train harder for the next fight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepeng Pinakamalupet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
186 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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155 cm
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slime displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Pepeng Pinakamalupet has been cut.
Slime drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pinakamalupet is not content to let Slime control the position.
Slime looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pinakamalupet is avoiding damage well.
Slime prevents Pinakamalupet from escaping the position.
Slime staying calm.
Pinakamalupet is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pinakamalupet managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slime landing strikes.
Slime wants to control but Pinakamalupet is keeping him busy.
Slime is chipping away with strikes.
Slime in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Slime throws a strike aimed at the side of Pinakamalupet's head but Pinakamalupet avoids it well.
Pinakamalupet told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Pinakamalupet is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slime is controlling him well.
Slime postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pinakamalupet takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pinakamalupet is rocked!
Slime cracks Pinakamalupet with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Slime immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Pinakamalupet is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Slime!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slime!
Kimbo Slime 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zululu Zigzag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rizal's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smells Like Jose Spirit. 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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25
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Rizal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zululu Zigzag!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigzag throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rizal.
It looks like Jose Rizal has been cut.
Zigzag rushes Rizal and presses him up against the ropes.
Zigzag throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zigzag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rizal dodges an elbow strike from Zigzag.
Zigzag stalling.
Rizal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zigzag tries to land a knee to the head but Rizal blocks with his arms.
Zigzag throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rizal blocks it with crossed arms.
Zigzag using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rizal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zigzag working aggressively here.
Zigzag working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigzag pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rizal or perhaps it was just good defense by Zigzag, which made it look bad.
Zigzag scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizal avoids the head kick by Zigzag.
A head kick from Zigzag lands but Rizal takes it in his stride.
Rizal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rizal avoids the head kick by Zigzag.
An attempted straight right counter from Rizal misses the target.
Zigzag takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rizal blocks a head kick by Zigzag.
A big right from Zigzag misses.
Rizal connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zigzag misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rizal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rizal connects with a jab.
Rizal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Zigzag on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zigzag closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rizal lands a nice uppercut.
Zigzag is rocked!
Rizal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zigzag is still on wobbly legs! Can Rizal finish him?
Rizal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zigzag backwards.
Rizal pulls guard effortlessly.
Rizal has his feet on Zigzag's thighs here. He's pushed Zigzag off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zigzag screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Rizal!
A very excited looking Jose Rizal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuzan Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Von Magnaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuzan Yakuza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Magnaron!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Magnaron misses.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Yakuza.
A nice side step and Magnaron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yakuza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Magnaron swinging wildly here.
Magnaron slips a jab from Yakuza.
Yakuza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnaron has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Yakuza is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Yuzan Yakuza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakuza feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magnarons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yakuza throws a combination that misses
and Magnaron counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnaron staying out of range there.
Yakuza is looking to clinch.
Magnaron bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakuza is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron has hold of Yakuza's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Yakuza seems comfortable defending it but Magnaron has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Yakuza is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Yakuza is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Magnaron couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Von Magnaron!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Taylor could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jerome Turner's chin.
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160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tommy Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome Turner!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Turner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has control of Turner's left arm, preventing Turner from doing any damage.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Turner isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hugs & Kisses that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Turner trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor is pushing down on Turner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turner is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.
Taylor winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Turner looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turner is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold.
Turner gets back to full guard.
Turner keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turner is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turner controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor passes Turner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turner is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
Turner trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turner is trying desperately to improve position.
Turner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Taylor.
Taylor has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turner's face.
Taylor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tommy Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Turner is surviving well by controlling Taylor's body position as best he can.
Turner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turner throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Turner has given up his back. Will we see Taylor going for some submissions?
Turner just trying to survive but Taylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Taylor is hanging on to Turner's back as he tries to escape.
Turner is trying to roll into a better position but Taylor has get a rear naked choke and Turner is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sajin Komamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diogo Lopes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Komamura comes to the ring accompanied by Killing In The Name. Sajin Komamura has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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27
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sajin Komamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Diogo Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komamura moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Komamura is defending well.
Komamura pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lopes tries to pull guard but Komamura won't allow it.
Komamura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Komamura gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lopes regains guard.
Lopes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopes tries to bum rush Komamura with a series of wild strikes but Komamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Komamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Komamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lopes's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopes actively working from the bottom here.
Komamura is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Komamura stalling.
Lopes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Komamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lopes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Komamura controlling the action here.
Lopes looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lopes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Komamura pulls his head out easily.
Komamura wants to take a breather but Lopes is having none of it.
Lopes has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Komamura. Oh but Lopes has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Komamura goes limp - he's gone! Lopes jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Diogo Lopes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hwai Ja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlin Paschal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marlin Paschal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hwai Ja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marlin Paschal!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paschal shoots in but Ja avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ja looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Paschal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ja as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ja lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Paschal tries to pull guard but Ja forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Paschal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Ja to keep the fight standing.
Ja lands a takedown into guard.
Paschal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ja passes into half guard.
Paschal tries to roll over but Ja keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ja keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
Ja frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ja looking to control but Paschal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paschal tries to lock up and control but Ja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ja wants to control the pace but Paschal is squirming around nicely.
Paschal prevents Ja from taking his back.
Paschal wants to control but Ja is having none of it.
Paschal is desperately trying to improve his position but Ja has a good base and remains in mount.
Paschal bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ja is looking for a triangle but Paschal pushes his legs off easily.
Ja is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paschal trying to control the position from guard on top but Ja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ja is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paschal defends well.
Paschal scoring with some ground and pound.
Paschal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paschal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ja has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paschal has managed to get both his arms back between Ja's legs - danger averted.
Paschal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ja swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ja keeping moving, preventing Paschal from controlling successfully.
Ja looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paschal distracts Ja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paschal chips away with some ground and pound.
Ja looking to control.
Ja is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paschal is aware though and is defending well.
Paschal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ja is looking for a triangle here but Paschal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ja can't do much from the bottom here.
Paschal trying to control the position but Ja is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paschal working the ground and pound.
Paschal scoring with punches and elbows.
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 Hwai Ja will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marlin Paschal's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Paschal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ja counters with a nice leg kick.
Paschal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ja pinned against the ropes. Ja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ja throws a quick counter kick to the body but Paschal avoids it.
Ja lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ja is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paschal can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ja lands with a nice body punch.
Paschal closes the distance and clinches up with Ja, looking for a takedown. Paschal pushes Ja against the ropes but Ja circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hwai Ja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlin Paschal.
Ja has closed the distance and engaged Paschal in a clinch.
Ja connects with a nasty looking knee right to Paschal's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal throws a head punch that misses.
Ja using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paschal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Paschal tries to score a body lock takedown but Ja shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ja is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paschal is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Ja.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Paschal as Ja tries to tie him up.
Paschal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ja landing knees to the head.
Paschal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ja after a bit of a struggle.
Ja misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ja landing knees to the body.
Ja lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paschal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ja passes to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom.
Ja controls the position.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ja staying calm.
Paschal is trying to get back to half guard.
Ja is looking to take a break and control but Paschal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paschal gets back to half guard.
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.
Ja is trying to control. Paschal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Paschal actively working from the bottom here.
Ja takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Paschal won't allow Ja to pass to mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Paschal wants to get back to full guard.
Hwai Ja overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paschal is desperately trying to improve his position but Ja has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hwai Ja dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlin Paschal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Paschal scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily.
Ja is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paschal pulls his head out easily.
Paschal drops an elbow to the side of Ja's head.
Ja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paschal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paschal's back!
Paschal rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paschal throws a strike from the bottom but Ja passes into side control!
Ja working away.
Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ja trying to control the action but Paschal is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Paschal is trying to improve his position.
Ja working away.
Paschal tries to buck Ja off but Ja is having none of it.
Paschal sneaks back into half guard.
Ja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paschal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paschal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ja passes into side control!
Paschal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ja off and has taken his back!
Ja trying to control the hands but Paschal breaks the grip.
Hwai Ja is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ja defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Paschal's arms.
Paschal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ja has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Paschal.
Paschal working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ja breaks Paschal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paschal working for submissions but it's allowed Ja to get to half guard.
Paschal moves into full guard.
Paschal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paschal keeping moving, preventing Ja from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ja passes Paschal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marlin Paschal.
Well Ja 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hwai Ja!
A relieved looking Hwai Ja 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Pezzulla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonglong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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21
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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22
176 lbs
6 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Pezzulla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Yonglong Li!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li checks a leg kick nicely.
Pezzulla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pezzulla slips under a jab.
Pezzulla slips under a jab from Li.
Li throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Li.
Pezzulla looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pezzulla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Li does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li lunges at Pezzulla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pezzulla's hand.
Pezzulla dodges the punch combination from Li.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pezzulla checks a leg kick nicely.
Pezzulla swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pezzulla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pezzulla manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Li on his heels. He'll look to pass Li's guard now, I'm sure.
Li 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.
Pezzulla is stalling in the full guard.
Li pulls Pezzulla in close to his closed guard and prevents Pezzulla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Li is trying to keep Pezzulla in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pezzulla has passed into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
You can see the frustration on Li's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Li can do anything to dispel that myth.
Li manages to get back to half guard.
Li is staying active underneath Pezzulla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pezzulla content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pezzulla is looking for a kimura here.
Li is looking to improve his position.
Li gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Li has control of Pezzulla's left arm, preventing Pezzulla from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fighters circle momentarily. Li darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pezzulla dodges the punch combination from Li.
Pezzulla takes one to the chin there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pezzulla needs to keep his hands up - Li had a free shot at his head there.
Li scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonglong Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Li throws an off balance right hand
and Pezzulla counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pezzulla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Li! But no joy.
Pezzulla takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pezzulla ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Li swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yonglong Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pezzulla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Li throws a lazy right hand but Pezzulla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Li tries to get set, Pezzulla tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Li misses.
Pezzulla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li scores with a decent looking hook.
Li swings for the body but Pezzulla moves out of range.
Li cracks Pezzulla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pezzulla waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Li.
Li displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pezzulla.
Li misses with a hook.
Li misses with a hook.
Pezzulla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li throws a poor cross that misses
and Pezzulla counters with a big head kick but Li shrugs it off.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the leg kick from Li.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Pezzulla ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Li. Pezzulla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pezzulla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Pezzulla pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Li has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pezzulla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Pezzulla moves away from the strike by Li.
A swing and a miss from Li.
Li misses the jab.
Pezzulla thinks about countering with a head kick.
Li misses with a looping left.
Li throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonglong Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Li misses with a lunging right hand
and Pezzulla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pezzulla wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pezzulla.
Pezzulla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pezzulla darts in and clinches Li up against the ropes.
Pezzulla tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Pezzulla being controlled against the ropes.
Li is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pezzulla is defending well for now.
Li tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pezzulla is looking to break free of the clinch but Li has double underhooks.
Pezzulla tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Pezzulla trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pezzulla tries to score a body lock takedown but Li shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li prevents Pezzulla from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pezzulla fails to land.
Li escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pezzulla.
Pezzulla takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li tried to score with a low kick but Pezzulla checks it.
Pezzulla looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Li cracks Pezzulla with an open hand slap.
Pezzulla walks into a stiff left hand from Li.
Li lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Li.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yonglong Li showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Li throws a shot to the body.
Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pezzulla was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pezzulla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li misses with a body kick.
Li throws a right hand that Pezzulla ducks under and follows up with a left that Pezzulla also avoids with ease.
Pezzulla moves out of range of the strikes.
Pezzulla looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Li throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pezzulla thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pezzulla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Li.
Pezzulla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pezzulla fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pezzulla can pounce on him.
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pezzulla counters with a low kick, right behind Li 's knee.
Li throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pezzulla counters with a stiff right hand.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pezzulla is looking to counter the offense by Li and move into the clinch.
Pezzulla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Li.
Li takes a swing at Pezzulla's ribcage but misses.
Pezzulla feinted with a counter takedown.
Li avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Pezzulla was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Li.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pezzulla moves away.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Li, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pezzulla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Li blocks a head kick by Pezzulla.
Li misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Li misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pezzulla, right into the meat.
Pezzulla slips a straight right by Li.
Li throws a hook but Pezzulla avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pezzulla scoring well with a low kick there.
Li takes a swing at Pezzulla's ribcage but misses.
Li fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pezzulla manages to avoid it.
Li waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pezzulla.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pezzulla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pezzulla throws a front kick aimed at Li's knee but Li avoids it well.
Li misses with a few strikes there.
Li lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pezzulla connects with an inside leg kick.
Li throws a looping overhand right but Pezzulla ducks down to avoid it.
Yonglong Li is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pezzulla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pezzulla fires out a quick counter leg kick but Li just manages to avoid it.
Li throws out a loose jab but Pezzulla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pezzulla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Li's knee momentarily.
Li throws the left hand but Pezzulla avoids the punch easily.
As Li tries to get set, Pezzulla tries to push him back and clinch up but Li manages to avoid the attempt.
Li lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Li blocks the low kick.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Pezzulla is just out of range.
Li tests Pezzulla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li throws a right hand that misses
and Pezzulla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pezzulla trying to land knees to the body.
Pezzulla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li avoiding damage as Pezzulla throws knees to the body.
Mirko Pezzulla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li takes a knee to the side of the body.
Li tries to land knees in the clinch but Pezzulla avoids the damage to the body.
Pezzulla missing with knees to the body.
Pezzulla lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yonglong Li comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Li 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yonglong Li!
Yonglong Li thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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#R1#
O'Neil fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O'Neil takes a swing at Bengtsson's ribcage but misses.
Bengtsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cian O'Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O'Neil tries to clinch up but Bengtsson circles away and keeps his distance.
Bengtsson misses with an uppercut. O'Neil saw that one coming.
O'Neil swings for the body but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as O'Neil is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bengtsson, as that shot connected.
Bengtsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good exchange - O'Neil coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Neil throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bengtsson.
It seemed like Bengtsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bengtsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
O'Neil throws a leg kick
and O'Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Bengtsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O'Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O'Neil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bengtsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O'Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bengtsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bengtsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bengtsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O'Neil lands a jab.
O'Neil has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Forest Hill Gym in the buildup to the fight.
O'Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bengtsson to counter with a crisp jab.
O'Neil throws an overhand right that lands on Bengtsson's shoulder, as Bengtsson tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
O'Neil loads up on a big right hand but Bengtsson slips the punch.
Bengtsson throws out a counter right but O'Neil avoids it with no problem.
O'Neil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by O'Neil. Beautiful body shot.
Bengtsson misses with a body punch
and O'Neil counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O'Neil wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O'Neil ducks under a wild hook from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson cracks O'Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bengtsson throws a body shot but no joy.
O'Neil wants to clinch but Bengtsson slips to the side
and Bengtsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O'Neil, as that shot connected.
O'Neil scores with a nice strike.
O'Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
O'Neil swings widly with a right hand
and Bengtsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O'Neil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O'Neil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from O'Neil lands.
Bengtsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O'Neil throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bengtsson counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
O'Neil is rocked!
O'Neil rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bengtsson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bertil Bengtsson!
Bertil Bengtsson is the new welterweight champion!
Bertil Bengtsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Cian O'Neil was interviewed post fight and said 'Christ, that was tiring. I don't get paid enough for this shite though. Time to get pissed.'.
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