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Rising Sun 60 - 3 The Hard Way PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Mucao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Solid boxing
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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshi Mucao!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton with a jab.
Yoshi Mucao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mucao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Compton.
Mucao lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Compton throws a right and a left that Mucao avoids nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Compton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Compton.
Compton forces Mucao back against the cage and clinches.
Compton scores with a hook to the body.
Compton scores with a hook to the body.
Compton landing knees to the head.
Mucao is rocked!
Mucao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Compton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mucao is still on wobbly legs! Can Compton finish him?
Mucao looks gassed!
Compton leaning his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Compton.
Compton lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Compton.
Compton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short body shot lands from Compton as the two fighters clinch.
Mucao seems to have recovered his senses.
Compton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mucao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mucao takes a shot to the head.
Compton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Compton - that landed with a thud.
Compton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Compton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Compton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Compton working Mucao over with knees to the body.
Compton digs a right hand underneath Mucao's ribcage. Mucao let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mucao takes a shot to the head.
Compton lands a left hand.
Compton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Compton.
Compton lands a left hand.
Compton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Compton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Compton lands a big knee to the head and Mucao goes down! Compton pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Compton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rabbit might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hero by Skillet. Ryo Nakamura has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Rabbit's chin.
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Rabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a hook but Rabbit blocks it.
Nakamura misses with a looping right.
Rabbit slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a hook. Rabbit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Rabbit with that takedown attempt.
Rabbit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakamura has managed to clinch.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabbit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakamura is stalling here.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike from Rabbit.
Rabbit wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakamura won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura effectively controlling the action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rabbit just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nakamura's brow.
Rabbit tries to break free but Nakamura pushes him back against the cage.
Nakamura prevents Rabbit from breaking the clinch.
Nakamura slows down the pace here.
The crowd are getting on Nakamura's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Johnny Rabbit has been cut.
Nakamura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nakamura receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rabbit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rabbit is trying to break free.
Rabbit throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura prevents Rabbit from breaking the clinch.
Nakamura blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rabbit comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nakamura lands a body punch.
Rabbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nakamura is defending well for now.
Rabbit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rabbit is trying to force a seperation but Nakamura has the dominant position.
Rabbit is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura slowing the pace effectively.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakamura.
Rabbit tries to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling the position.
Nakamura keeps control of Rabbit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rabbit or not.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Rabbit is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakamura takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nakamura is working Rabbit over against the cage.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Rabbit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rabbit's gas tank.
Rabbit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a light punch inside.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Rabbit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rabbit's gas tank.
Nakamura is stalling here.
Nakamura presses Rabbit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura has Rabbit pressed against the cage.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Rabbit's ribcage. Rabbit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rabbit has had enough of the clinch but Nakamura keeps him there for the moment.
Nakamura has Rabbit pressed against the cage.
Nakamura is working Rabbit over against the cage.
Nakamura leaning against his opponent.
Rabbit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nakamura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rabbit is trying to break the clinch but Nakamura is controlling him.
Nakamura works on Rabbit's body with a couple of short punches.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Rabbit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rabbit's gas tank.
Nakamura holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rabbit looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakamura stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ryo Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nakamura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rabbit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nakamura throws a one two combo.
Ryo Nakamura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabbit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nakamura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Nakamura does no damage.
Nakamura cracks a nice hook into Rabbit's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakamura lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura scores with a shot to the body.
Rabbit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Nakamura dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rabbit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rabbit swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamura.
Nakamura scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakamura lands a jab to the nose.
Rabbit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nakamura defends it nicely.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body. Rabbit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakamura throws a series of strikes that have Rabbit backpedaling.
Nice shot by Nakamura.
Nakamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nakamura wants it to stay on the feet.
Nakamura tries to clinch but Rabbit is having none of it.
Nakamura cracks Rabbit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rabbit tries to keep at a distance but Nakamura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura is stalling here.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rabbit has had enough of the clinch but Nakamura keeps him there for the moment.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike from Rabbit.
Nakamura will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rabbit up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
Nakamura blocks an elbow strike.
Rabbit wants to break free but Nakamura has control.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Rabbit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rabbit's gas tank.
Rabbit throws an elbow that misses.
Nakamura lands with a left to the head.
Rabbit is rocked!
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
Oh Rabbit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura avoiding damage.
Rabbit seems to have got his legs back now.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rabbit or not.
Nakamura lands a right hand.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rabbit.
Ryo Nakamura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakamura is working Rabbit over against the cage.
Nakamura is working Rabbit over against the cage.
Nakamura lands a nice uppercut.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rabbit.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakamura scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
A short body shot lands from Nakamura as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rabbit or not.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rabbit.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakamura stalling in the clinch.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Nakamura to work.
Nakamura managing to block the knees to the body from Rabbit.
Rabbit letting Nakamura take a breather here.
Nakamura digs a right hand into Rabbit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rabbit's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura avoiding damage.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura is leaning against Rabbit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
The referee calls for Nakamura to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Nakamura presses Rabbit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rabbit letting Nakamura take a breather here.
Nakamura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rabbit.
A right hand to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nakamura lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nakamura pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryo Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Rabbit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nakamura connects with a body shot.
Nakamura punishes Rabbit's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nakamura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rabbit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nakamura looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rabbit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura lands with a straight right. Rabbit didn't see that one coming.
Nakamura's corner calls for a 1-2. Nakamura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rabbit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nakamura.
Nakamura connects with a nice looking jab.
Rabbit tries for a takedown but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryo Nakamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with a nice strike.
Nakamura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nakamura digs a good body shot into Rabbit's ribs.
A punch lands to the side of Rabbit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nakamura connects with a nice looking jab.
Nakamura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rabbit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nakamura but Nakamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nakamura lands a really nice looking cross but Rabbit seems unphased.
Nakamura connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rabbit momentarily.
Rabbit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rabbit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rabbit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scores with the left hand. Rabbit knows he should have avoided that one.
Nakamura has closed the distance and engaged Rabbit in a clinch.
Rabbit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Nakamura - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Rabbit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Nakamura pushes Rabbit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
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!
Nakamura lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Rabbit's ribcage. Rabbit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Nakamura.
Rabbit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
Nakamura scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
Rabbit pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakamura leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura effectively controlling the action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nakamura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakamura has Rabbit pressed against the cage.
Nakamura gets through Rabbit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakamura works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nakamura lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamura pushes Rabbit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rabbit is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Rabbit's ribcage. Rabbit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryo Nakamura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
Nakamura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnny Rabbit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nakamura avoids the elbow strike from Rabbit, against the cage.
Rabbit can't break the clinch.
Rabbit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right hook to the body lands for Nakamura.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabbit misses with an elbow strike.
Nakamura lands with a right to the head.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rabbit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryo Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nakamura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryo Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikki Minami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonathan Hawkes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ikki Minami!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hawkes.
Hawkes throws a front kick aimed at Minami's knee but Minami avoids it well.
Jonathan Hawkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minami moves out of range of the body kick.
Minami misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hawkes throws a body kick that misses.
Hawkes slips under a jab.
Hawkes throws a head kick but Minami moves out of range.
Hawkes is looking to clinch.
Hawkes looks to land a body kick but Minami moved away.
Minami circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawkes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Minami paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkes is looking to clinch but Minami is avoiding it.
Hawkes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Minami checks a low kick from Hawkes.
Hawkes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hawkes misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes stuffs the takedown attempt from Minami. Minami gets slowly back to his feet.
Hawkes wants to slow Minami down by chopping away at his legs.
Hawkes throws a head kick but Minami moves out of range.
Hawkes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minami throws a nice looking combination but Hawkes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Minami pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minami throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawkes misses with a looping left.
Hawkes takes a swing at Minami's ribcage but misses.
Hawkes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minami.
Minami moves out of range as Hawkes throws a body kick.
That's two 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.
Hawkes looks for the body kick but Minami saw that one coming.
Minami blocks a head kick by Hawkes.
Minami keeps the fight on the outside.
Minami lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkes backs up against the cage.
It looks like Jonathan Hawkes has been cut.
Minami lands a big head kick that sends Hawkes to the canvas! Minami follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikki Minami!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Furio Giunta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Giunta's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Godfather Theme - Fantomas. Furio Giunta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolai Putin's chin.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Furio Giunta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nikolai Putin!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giunta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Giunta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giunta connects with a looping right hand.
Giunta throws a lazy right hand but Putin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Putin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Giunta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Giunta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giunta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Putin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Giunta is on top in guard.
Putin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Putin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Putin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Giunta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Giunta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putin 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giunta distracts Putin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Giunta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Putin is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Giunta has his hands clasped together but Putin extends an breaks Giunta's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Putin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolai Putin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Cades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yedo Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cades's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Ace Of Spades - Motorhead. Kim comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "We Be Clubbin (Eye of the Tiger Remix)" by Ice Cube kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Yedo Kim is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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272 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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288 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Cades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yedo Kim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cades throws a right hand that Kim ducks under and follows up with a left that Kim also avoids with ease.
Cades checks a leg kick.
Mike Cades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cades to score with a decent uppercut.
Cades throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cades lands with a hook. Kim tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kim is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cades misses with an uppercut.
Cades fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cades takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cades avoids the body shot from Kim.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cades wants to clinch.
Cades tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Cades looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Cades there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Cades as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Cades throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kim is looking to score with low kicks.
Cades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim throws a leg kick but Cades moved away.
A big left from Cades misses.
Cades jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cades misses with a hook. Kim ducked under it nicely.
Cades is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Cades.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
A swing and a miss from Cades.
Cades throws a looping overhand right but Kim ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Cades tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cades misses with a few strikes there.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cades.
It looks like Mike Cades has been cut.
Cades tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cades is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kim.
Cades is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cades crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kim - the referee stops the clock and Cades gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kim. Cades manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cades is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Cades checks the leg kick.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kim.
The fighters circle, before Kim throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Cades's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kim lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Yedo Kim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Roshan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshiro Akiyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akiyama is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Time To Say Goodbye. Damian Roshan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damian Roshan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshiro Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Roshan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akiyama's waist but Akiyama gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roshan off to one side.
Roshan lands a nice shot to the body.
Akiyama sizes up Roshan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Akiyama has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roshan finds it's way round the side to connect with Akiyama's head.
Roshan throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama throws a right hand that Roshan ducks under and follows up with a left that Roshan also avoids with ease.
Akiyama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roshan was well out of range. Poor timing from Akiyama.
Roshan dodges the punch combination from Akiyama.
Akiyama takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akiyama takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akiyama scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roshan lands a jab to Akiyama's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roshan has a takedown stuffed.
Roshan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Roshan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Roshan.
Roshan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akiyama.
Roshan slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Roshan.
Akiyama throws a right hand that Roshan ducks under and follows up with a left that Roshan also avoids with ease.
Roshan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roshan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roshan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yoshiro Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roshan trying to keep a closed guard but Akiyama is proving a slippery customer.
Roshan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roshan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akiyama trying to control but Roshan is working from the bottom.
Roshan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Akiyama is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Akiyama misses with a shot to the body
and Roshan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akiyama thows a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Akiyama is predictable there
and Roshan counters with a nice body shot.
Akiyama looks gassed!
Roshan lands a nice looking body shot.
Akiyama misses with a body punch
and Roshan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Yoshiro Akiyama has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roshan misses the shot to the body.
Roshan scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Akiyama 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akiyama tries for a takedown but Roshan circles away easily
and Roshan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Akiyama's guard now.
Roshan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roshan trying to control but Akiyama is working from the bottom.
Roshan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Roshan works over Akiyama with some ground and pound from guard.
Roshan connects with a couple of short punches.
Roshan postures up in Akiyama's guard and throws a big left but Akiyama blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Roshan has gone for a leg lock! Akiyama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roshan's guard.
Roshan looking for a guillotine here but Akiyama defends easily.
Akiyama passes Roshan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Roshan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoshiro Akiyama's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roshan moves out of range as Akiyama strikes.
Roshan lands a head shot.
Akiyama is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roshan just misses with a punch to the body.
Roshan misses with a wild body shot.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Roshan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Roshan wants to control from the top but Akiyama keeps moving.
Akiyama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Akiyama wants to stand but Roshan is controlling the position.
Roshan passes Akiyama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshan is trying to control the action in half guard but Akiyama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Roshan trying to control from Akiyama's half guard. Akiyama has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Akiyama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roshan 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.
Akiyama wants to stand up but Roshan is controlling him.
Roshan looking to sit in guard and control but Akiyama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roshan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roshan 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.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Roshan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshan has his hands on Akiyama's head, controlling the position.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roshan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akiyama trying to control but Roshan is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roshan with a jab.
Roshan stuns Akiyama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roshan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akiyama at a distance.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
Roshan throws a leg kick but Akiyama moved away.
Akiyama looks for a takedown but Roshan sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Roshan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akiyama doesn't seem phased though.
Roshan works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
Roshan lands with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roshan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akiyama.
Roshan connects with a solid leg kick.
Roshan cracks Akiyama with a good jab.
Roshan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roshan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akiyama on the side of the head.
Akiyama is rocked!
Damian Roshan is winning the standup battle so far.
Roshan throws a monster overhand right that drops Akiyama! Roshan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Roshan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Ripgut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripgut has chosen Abominable Putridity - Throat Fisting Abortion as his entrance music. Sean Ripgut is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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269 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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225 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Johansson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sean Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ripgut feints and then cracks Johansson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johansson down.
Ripgut throws a solid leg kick but Johansson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ripgut.
Ripgut misses with a low kick.
Johansson fails with the takedown.
Ripgut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ripgut lands a big head kick that sends Johansson tumbling to the mat! Ripgut takes a step backwards and waves Johansson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johansson is rocked!
It looks like Daniel Johansson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripgut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Ripgut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ripgut moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ripgut tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ripgut.
Ripgut tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ripgut scoring well with a low kick there.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Johansson moves out of range.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ripgut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johansson somewhat.
Ripgut throws a looping overhand right but Johansson ducks down to avoid it.
Ripgut tries to clinch but Johansson is having none of it.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Johansson blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson avoids a kick to the body.
Ripgut misses the shot to the body.
Ripgut tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Sean Ripgut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johansson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ripgut.
Ripgut is looking to clinch but Johansson is avoiding it.
Ripgut looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four 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.
Ripgut misses with a low kick.
Ripgut gets caught flat footed, as Johansson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johansson stopping the sweep attempt from Ripgut.
Johansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johansson 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.
Johansson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ripgut is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johansson, into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ripgut controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Johansson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ripgut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ripgut fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johansson takes a swing at Ripgut's ribcage but misses.
Johansson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripgut tries to clinch but Johansson moves out of range.
Ripgut fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ripgut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johansson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ripgut tries to avoid it but Johansson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ripgut to the ground. Ripgut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Johansson blocks a jab.
Ripgut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ripgut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ripgut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johansson gets a clinch.
Johansson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ripgut walks away with a smile on his face. Johansson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ripgut throws a leg kick that misses.
Johansson looks to throw the jab but Ripgut is out of range.
Sean Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripgut throws a low kick but Johansson avoids it.
Johansson moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ripgut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johansson decides to pull guard.
Johansson looking for a guillotine here but Ripgut defends easily.
Ripgut is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ripgut is aware though and is defending well.
Ripgut must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ripgut wants to control from the top but Johansson keeps moving.
Ripgut tries to stand but Johansson is controlling from the bottom.
Ripgut decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ripgut misses with a leg kick.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ripgut as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Ripgut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johansson is out of range and Ripgut settles back down.
Johansson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ripgut checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johansson throws an overhand right that lands on Ripgut's shoulder, as Ripgut tries to avoid the shot.
Ripgut misses with a jab to the body
and Johansson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Ripgut won't allow it.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Ripgut holds him up against the cage and eventually Johansson drops back down to his feet.
Johansson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ripgut misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johansson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ripgut lands an elbow inside that Johansson shrugs off.
Ripgut tries to land a knee to the head but Johansson blocks with his arms.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Ripgut won't allow it.
Ripgut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ripgut.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johansson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ripgut just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Johansson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johansson misses with an uppercut. Ripgut saw that one coming.
Ripgut scores with a kick to the midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ripgut. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Johansson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ripgut swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ripgut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ripgut connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ripgut lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johansson takes a step back to recover.
Ripgut tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ripgut clinches with his opponent.
Ripgut holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ripgut scores a nice knee to the body.
Ripgut with a knee to the head.
Ripgut crunches a lovely knee into Johansson's ribcage.
Ripgut stalling against the cage.
Ripgut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ripgut is pushing Johansson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Johansson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ripgut lands a knee to the body.
Johansson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut landing knees to the body.
Ripgut landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripgut lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ripgut pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ripgut lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Ripgut lands a hook that snaps the head of Johansson backwards.
Ripgut is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ripgut gets through Johansson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ripgut effectively controlling the action here.
Ripgut lands a knee to the body.
Ripgut scores with a knee to the head.
Ripgut scores a nice knee to the body.
Ripgut lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ripgut.
Ripgut working Johansson over with knees to the body.
Ripgut using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ripgut digs a right hand into Johansson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johansson's gas tank.
A knee to the head by Ripgut.
Ripgut works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ripgut lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ripgut obliges.
Knees to the body from Ripgut.
Ripgut lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johansson tries to pull guard but Ripgut won't allow it.
Johansson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ripgut walks away with a smile on his face. Johansson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Johansson is looking to wear down Ripgut with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ripgut moves in looking to clinch but Johansson pushes him off.
Johansson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Johansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ripgut connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ripgut closes the distance but Johansson moves to the side
and Johansson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ripgut's guard.
Ripgut pulls Johansson in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ripgut scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Johansson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ripgut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johansson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ripgut is looking to clinch.
Sean Ripgut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ripgut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ripgut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ripgut scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Johansson blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ripgut doesn't manage to clinch there - Johansson circles away.
Ripgut wants to clinch.
Ripgut lands a big uppercut and Johansson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Johansson looks OK. Ripgut waves Johansson back to his feet!
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Johansson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johansson avoids a kick to the body.
Ripgut throws out a leg kick but Johansson moves out of range and Ripgut only half commits.
Ripgut attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Johansson misses its intended target.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ripgut swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut tries a head kick but it misses.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ripgut but Ripgut pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johansson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Johansson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripgut looks to clinch
and Johansson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ripgut won't be happy with that.
Ripgut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johansson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Johansson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Johansson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ripgut works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ripgut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson stops Ripgut from getting back to his feet.
Johansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johansson prevents Ripgut from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johansson checks a low kick from Ripgut.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses.
Johansson shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Ripgut dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Johansson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ripgut throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ripgut circles away.
Johansson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johansson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Johansson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Johansson goes for an armbar but Ripgut turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ripgut.
Johansson looking for a guillotine here but Ripgut defends easily.
Ripgut pushes down on Johansson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson wants to improve his position but Ripgut is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ripgut performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johansson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ripgut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ripgut's back!
Ripgut defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Johansson's arms.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Ripgut tries to roll but Johansson sticks to his back.
Ripgut is in a bad position with Johansson working for a choke. Ripgut manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
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.
Ripgut looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johansson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ripgut stacks Johansson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ripgut!
Ripgut controls the position from side control.
Johansson tries to buck Ripgut off but Ripgut is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut decides to stand up, so the ref orders Johansson to his feet.
Ripgut looks to clinch
and Johansson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ripgut's guard.
Ripgut trying to keep a closed guard but Johansson is proving a slippery customer.
Ripgut manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ripgut controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut trying to control but Johansson is having none of it.
Johansson is trying to escape the mount.
Daniel Johansson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ripgut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ripgut trying to control but Johansson is having none of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, Sean Ripgut just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Ripgut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Johansson.
I think Ripgut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 45:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Ripgut!
Sean Ripgut is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Samuels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes into the arena with Depeche Mode - Policy Of Truth blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Lynch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Samuels!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samuels with a hook.
It looks like Jamie Lynch has been cut.
Samuels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lynch as he jumps to the side.
Lynch scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samuels throws a jab when Lynch was well out of range.
Samuels scores with a hook.
Samuels misses with a body shot.
Samuels lands with a nice body punch.
Samuels lands a nice shot that snaps Lynch's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch thumps Samuels with a low kick.
Samuels fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynch manages to avoid it.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynch takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Samuels does it's job there.
Lynch is rocked!
Lynch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samuels misses the body punch
and Lynch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samuels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch ducks under a wild hook from Samuels.
Samuels throws a looping overhand right but Lynch ducks down to avoid it.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samuels.
Samuels misses with a takedown attempt - Lynch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Samuels closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynch to the mat! Lynch manages to get full guard.
Lynch keeping full guard, as Samuels tries to pass.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Samuels from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynch has momentary wrist control but Samuels slips an elbow through the middle.
Samuels throws a big right hand that misses.
Samuels drops back looking for a leg! Lynch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynch manages to kick Samuels off! Samuels jumps back into Lynch's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynch is keeping the position for now.
Lynch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lynch controlling the position.
Lynch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samuels landing some decent shots from guard.
Samuels scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels 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.
Samuels won't allow Lynch to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lynch holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuels throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samuels trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuels throwing strikes but missing.
Samuels stops Lynch from standing up.
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.
Samuels drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lynch looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lynch looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lynch!
Samuels is looking for a sweep.
Lynch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Samuels keeps working.
Samuels struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuels tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samuels is not content to let Lynch control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Samuels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Lynch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lynch throws the left hand but Samuels avoids the punch easily.
Samuels closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynch did well to prevent Samuels getting side control.
Lynch is trying to maintain the position but Samuels is very close to passing his half guard.
Samuels looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Samuels is looking for a kimura but Lynch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samuels to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Samuels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lynch is trying to control but can't.
Samuels is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Samuels is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lynch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Samuels working for a submission but Lynch is keeping him at bay.
That's two 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.
Samuels is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lynch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lynch!
Lynch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Samuels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lynch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samuels working for submissions but it's allowed Lynch to get to half guard.
Samuels is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch not doing much here.
Lynch wants to take a breather but Samuels is having none of it.
Samuels moves into full guard.
Samuels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lynch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samuels keeping moving, preventing Lynch from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Samuels working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Samuels showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jamie Lynch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lynch misses with a shot to the body
and Samuels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lynch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samuels.
Samuels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samuels throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samuels manages to avoid it.
Samuels misses with a straight right.
Lynch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samuels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lynch looks to land a combination but Samuels avoids it well.
Samuels connects with the punch.
Lynch scores with a head kick.
Samuels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lynch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Samuels somewhat.
Jamie Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samuels on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels throws a jab when Lynch was well out of range.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Samuels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samuels lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samuels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Samuels scores with a hook to the body. Lynch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samuels shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Samuels was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Samuels landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuels wants to finish this one by submission but Lynch is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Samuels.
Lynch is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuels has control of Lynch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lynch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Samuels lands a heavy elbow.
Lynch can't escape the position.
Lynch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Samuels looking to control but Lynch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sam Samuels has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samuels landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Samuels looking to control but Lynch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Lynch really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Samuels unloads with some shots from mount but Lynch bucks and avoids them well.
Samuels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lynch tries to reverse the position but Samuels maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Samuels lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Samuels unloads with some shots from mount but Lynch bucks and avoids them well.
Samuels breaks from Lynch's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Samuels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samuels sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Samuels is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lynch has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Samuels looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynch defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynch 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Samuels really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Lynch's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Samuels looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Lynch connects with a body shot.
Lynch slips a jab from Samuels.
The fighters circle momentarily. Samuels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lynch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Samuels moves out of range easily.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Samuels takes one to the chin there.
Lynch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samuels.
Lynch tries a head kick but it misses.
Lynch throws a body kick that misses.
Samuels scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lynch throws and low kick but Samuels moves out of range easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lynch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samuels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynch was well out of range. Poor timing from Samuels.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a wild body shot.
Lynch misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Samuels.
Lynch throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samuels lands a really nice looking cross but Lynch seems unphased.
Samuels sizes up Lynch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Lynch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lynch throws a sloppy head kick and Samuels moves out of range easily.
Lynch seems to have got his legs back now.
Lynch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynch misses the body punch
and Samuels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lynch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuels.
Samuels throws a good cross that connects.
Samuels shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samuels looks to score with a jab to the body but Lynch is just out of range.
Samuels missing with a left hand there. Lynch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samuels scores with the left hand. Lynch knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuels throws a hook to the side of Lynch's head but Lynch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Samuels pushes him off.
Samuels works Lynch's body with a nice hook.
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!
Samuels scores with a jab to the head.
Samuels connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lynch moves out of range of the strikes.
Samuels misses with a looping right.
Samuels digs a good body shot into Lynch's ribs.
Samuels tests Lynch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samuels stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samuels scores with a shot to the body.
Samuels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lynch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lynch there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Samuels.
Samuels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lynch pinned against the cage. Lynch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Samuels misses.
Samuels misses with a looping left.
Samuels has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No luck for Samuels with that takedown attempt.
Jamie Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Samuels.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Samuels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lynch slips under a jab from Samuels.
Lynch throws a series of punches but Samuels moves out of range.
Lynch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samuels.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Samuels is defended easily by Lynch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samuels scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samuels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lynch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lynch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samuels.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Lynch throws a body punch but Samuels moves out of range.
Samuels throws a shot from downtown. Lynch moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samuels throws the left hand but Lynch avoids the punch easily.
Samuels misses with a takedown attempt
and Lynch counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynch stuffs the takedown attempt from Samuels. Samuels gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Samuels dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Lynch's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Samuels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Samuels misses.
Samuels misses with a hook to the body
and Lynch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Samuels closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lynch circles away.
Lynch goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sam Samuels has been cut.
Samuels misses with a straight left.
Samuels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lynch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samuels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lynch can pounce on him.
Samuels is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lynch throws a combination that misses
and Samuels counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samuels keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch is looking to wear down Samuels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lynch misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lynch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samuels missing with a left hand there. Lynch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samuels.
Samuels shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lynch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Samuels postures up in Lynch's guard and throws a big left but Lynch blocks it.
Samuels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samuels distracts Lynch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samuels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamie Lynch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Samuels from controlling successfully.
Lynch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samuels can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samuels wants to pass the guard but Lynch is keeping the position.
Samuels working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samuels accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sam Samuels is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Samuels controlling him for the moment.
Lynch tries to strike from the bottom.
Samuels not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Samuels drops back looking for a leg! Lynch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynch manages to kick Samuels off! Samuels jumps back into Lynch's guard.
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.
Lynch wants to sweep here but Samuels controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lynch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samuels scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Lynch does no damage.
Samuels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Samuels lands a slapping body shot.
Samuels lands a jab.
Samuels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Samuels.
Well Samuels has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Samuels! Sam Samuels retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kauno Kaalikorva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butcher kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motörhead - Ace of Spades. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Butcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kauno Kaalikorva!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Kaalikorva saw that one coming.
Kaalikorva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butcher swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaalikorva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butcher to the mat! Butcher manages to get full guard.
Kaalikorva is fighting to break Butcher's control of his arms but Butcher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Butcher 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.
Kaalikorva wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kaalikorva thows a big elbow that misses.
Butcher wants to get back to his feet but Kaalikorva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Butcher thuds his right hand into Kaalikorva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaalikorva.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Butcher swings for the body but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Billy Butcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Butcher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaalikorva avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaalikorva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Butcher checks it well.
Butcher lands with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kaalikorva.
Butcher ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Butcher.
Kauno Kaalikorva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butcher just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher ducks right into an uppercut from Kaalikorva.
Butcher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaalikorva is looking to clinch.
Butcher lands a jab to the head.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalikorva was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Kaalikorva slips a jab from Butcher.
Butcher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kaalikorva.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaalikorva misses with a straight left.
Butcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Butcher thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaalikorva is looking to clinch but Butcher is avoiding it.
Butcher lunges at Kaalikorva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kaalikorva's hand.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaalikorva throws a body punch but Butcher moves out of range.
Butcher swings for the body but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaalikorva.
Butcher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kaalikorva's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Butcher throws a jab when Kaalikorva was well out of range.
Butcher throws a lazy right hand but Kaalikorva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Butcher connects with the punch.
Kaalikorva closes the distance and clinches up with Butcher, looking for a takedown. Kaalikorva pushes Butcher against the cage but Butcher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Butcher on the side of the head.
Butcher throws the left hand but Kaalikorva avoids the punch easily.
Butcher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Butcher swings for the body but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping left.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch but Butcher moves out of range.
Kaalikorva has Butcher up against the cage in a clinch.
Butcher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaalikorva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Butcher tries to circle away but Kaalikorva has him pinned against the cage.
Kaalikorva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Butcher just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaalikorva has a couple of punches blocked by Butcher.
A short right from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva lands a shot to the body.
Kaalikorva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaalikorva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butcher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaalikorva lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kaalikorva lands with a short shot to the head.
Butcher can't find room to land a body shot as Kaalikorva controls the action.
Kaalikorva lands a hook that snaps the head of Butcher backwards.
Butcher gets underhooks to prevent Kaalikorva's takedown attempt.
Kaalikorva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kaalikorva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Butcher prevents it.
Kaalikorva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaalikorva working aggressively here.
Kaalikorva swings wildly with an uppercut but Butcher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaalikorva working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butcher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaalikorva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butcher's elbow.
Butcher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butcher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaalikorva misses with the head strike.
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 Billy Butcher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Kaalikorva misses.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick and Kaalikorva moves out of range easily.
Butcher slips under a jab from Kaalikorva.
Butcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaalikorva.
Nice straight punches there by Kaalikorva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaalikorva.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaalikorva moves away.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Kaalikorva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch combination from Kaalikorva misses.
Kaalikorva lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaalikorva avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Kaalikorva lands an overhand right.
Kaalikorva tests Butcher's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butcher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaalikorva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva scores with a sloppy right hand. Butcher should have avoided that one.
Kaalikorva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Butcher.
Kaalikorva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
Kaalikorva slips under a jab from Butcher.
Kaalikorva 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.
Kaalikorva just misses with a punch to the body.
Butcher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kaalikorva manages to avoid it.
Butcher misses the shot to the body.
Kaalikorva feints and as Butcher raises his hands in defense, Kaalikorva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaalikorva preventing the sweep.
Kaalikorva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kaalikorva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kaalikorva throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing.
Kaalikorva wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher controlling the position.
Kaalikorva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Butcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kaalikorva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Butcher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Butcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Butcher, not yet.
Kaalikorva passes Butcher's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kaalikorva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Butcher is just riding it out for now. Kaalikorva eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva is looking to take a break and control but Butcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butcher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaalikorva.
Butcher is trying to maintain the position but Kaalikorva is very close to passing his half guard.
Kaalikorva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butcher defending well though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher scores with a hook to the body. Kaalikorva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kaalikorva thuds a left hand into Butcher's body.
Kaalikorva lands with a cross.
Butcher slaps away a takedown attempt from Kaalikorva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kaalikorva looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
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.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Kaalikorva saw that one coming.
Butcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaalikorva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Butcher.
Kaalikorva moves away from the strike by Butcher.
Kaalikorva moves in looking to clinch but Butcher pushes him off.
Butcher looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Kaalikorva jabs at Butcher's body.
Kaalikorva shoots in but no luck this time.
Kaalikorva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook to the body
and Butcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kaalikorva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Butcher manages to avoid it.
Kaalikorva with a poor takedown
and Butcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billy Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kauno Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva misses with a hook.
Kaalikorva shoots in and bounces Butcher off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaalikorva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Butcher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kaalikorva connects with a right hand. Butcher shakes it off.
Kaalikorva shoots in for a double leg but Butcher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kaalikorva misses with a looping right.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalikorva was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Kaalikorva looks to land a left hand but Butcher moved out of range nicely.
Butcher lands a head shot.
Kaalikorva looks to land a right hand but Butcher moved out of range.
Kaalikorva missing with a left hand there. Butcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Butcher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kaalikorva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaalikorva connects with a jab.
Butcher bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Butcher digs a good body shot into Kaalikorva's ribs.
Butcher takes a swing at Kaalikorva's ribcage but misses.
Butcher jabs at Kaalikorva's body.
Butcher swings away with a body shot that misses
so Kaalikorva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kaalikorva being controlled here momentarily.
Kaalikorva throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Butcher manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Butcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Butcher throws a sloppy head kick and Kaalikorva moves out of range easily.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Kaalikorva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Butcher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kaalikorva postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it.
Kaalikorva trying to control but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaalikorva!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Butcher throws a hook to the side of Kaalikorva's head but Kaalikorva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Butcher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaalikorva was well out of range. Poor timing from Butcher.
Kaalikorva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kaalikorva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Butcher in his tracks.
Kaalikorva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butcher has time to react.
Butcher takes one on the button.
Butcher misses with a straight right.
Kaalikorva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butcher stuffs the takedown.
Kaalikorva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Butcher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaalikorva avoids the body shot from Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Butcher looks to throw the jab but Kaalikorva is out of range.
No joy there for Kaalikorva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kaalikorva counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaalikorva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kaalikorva tries for a kimura but Butcher is defending well.
Butcher is trying to control Kaalikorva's posture but Kaalikorva avoids it.
Kaalikorva trying to control the action but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Kaalikorva working the ground and pound but Butcher is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is looking to regain half guard here but Kaalikorva keeps moving and retains side control.
Kaalikorva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaalikorva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaalikorva wants to control but Butcher is keeping him busy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaalikorva looks to score with a jab to the body but Butcher is just out of range.
Butcher looks to land a combination but Kaalikorva avoids it well.
Kaalikorva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kaalikorva misses with an uppercut.
Butcher throws a body punch but Kaalikorva moves out of range.
Kaalikorva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Butcher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kauno Kaalikorva really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kaalikorva avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher throws a sloppy body shot
and Kaalikorva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kaalikorva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Butcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kaalikorva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Butcher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaalikorva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Kaalikorva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butcher scores with a jab to the head.
Kaalikorva ducks under a wild hook from Butcher.
Kaalikorva misses with a wild body shot.
Kaalikorva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butcher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Butcher moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaalikorva cracks Butcher with a good jab.
Billy Butcher is winning the standup battle so far.
Butcher throws out a loose jab but Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Butcher loads up on a big right hand but Kaalikorva slips the punch.
Kaalikorva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Butcher's head backwards.
Butcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
letting Butcher counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaalikorva scores a takedown into full mount!
Butcher wants to hold on but Kaalikorva pushes him away.
Butcher blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butcher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Butcher trying to hold on to Kaalikorva's head to control him but Kaalikorva postures up.
Butcher is trying to get back to full guard.
Kaalikorva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Butcher trying to hold on to Kaalikorva's head to control him but Kaalikorva postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Butcher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kaalikorva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kaalikorva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Butcher, who protects the arm well.
Kaalikorva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kaalikorva working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kaalikorva working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kaalikorva off and has taken his back!
Kauno Kaalikorva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kaalikorva is really stuck here.
Kaalikorva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kaalikorva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kaalikorva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kaalikorva keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Kaalikorva wants to sweep here but Butcher controlling him for the moment.
Kaalikorva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Butcher is looking to stand up but Kaalikorva won't let him.
That's four 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.
Kaalikorva wants to sweep but no luck.
Butcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaalikorva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Butcher lands a right hook to the body.
Butcher connects with a high kick.
A jab from Butcher finds it's way through Kaalikorva's defenses.
Kaalikorva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Butcher!
Butcher is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kauno Kaalikorva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A big right from Butcher misses.
Butcher misses with an uppercut. Kaalikorva saw that one coming.
Kaalikorva avoids the body shot from Butcher.
Butcher scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaalikorva doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaalikorva throws a hook but Butcher avoids it easily.
Kaalikorva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Butcher tries to avoid it but Kaalikorva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Butcher to the ground. Butcher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
enabling Butcher to counter with a crisp jab.
Butcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaalikorva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaalikorva misses with a head shot. Butcher uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kaalikorva is fighting to break Butcher's control of his arms but Butcher is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kaalikorva is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher is trying to keep Kaalikorva in close.
Kaalikorva preventing the sweep.
Butcher seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kaalikorva throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaalikorva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kaalikorva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butcher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaalikorva!
Butcher is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kaalikorva moves away.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva connects with the punch.
Kaalikorva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaalikorva moves into the clinch.
Butcher blocks an uppercut.
Butcher managing to block the knees to the body from Kaalikorva.
Butcher blocking some punches.
Kaalikorva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaalikorva is working Butcher over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kaalikorva as the two fighters clinch.
Kaalikorva has Butcher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kaalikorva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Butcher tumbling to the mat - Kaalikorva dives into Butcher's guard.
Kaalikorva stopping the sweep attempt from Butcher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaalikorva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaalikorva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaalikorva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kauno Kaalikorva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kaalikorva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kaalikorva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kaalikorva throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kaalikorva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four 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.
Butcher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Butcher.
Butcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Butcher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaalikorva tries to clinch
and Butcher counters with a straight right hand.
Kaalikorva blocks a jab.
Butcher throws out a loose jab but Kaalikorva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaalikorva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Butcher.
Butcher looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Butcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaalikorva.
Kaalikorva feints and as Butcher raises his hands in defense, Kaalikorva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Butcher keeping full guard, as Kaalikorva tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauno Kaalikorva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaalikorva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:49
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauno Kaalikorva!
Kauno Kaalikorva is the new middleweight champion!
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