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CFC 404 TOKYO PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuujin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is GAMBLER. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rage Machine!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine moves out of range as Fuujin throws a body kick.
Fuujin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machine counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fuujin connects with a looping right hand.
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fuujin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machine avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fuujin. That's going to slow Machine down.
Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fuujin wants to slow Machine down by chopping away at his legs.
Machine walks into a stiff left hand from Fuujin.
Fuujin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Fuujin finds it's way through Machine's defenses.
Machine has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuujin finds it's way round the side to connect with Machine's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuujin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machine slips under a jab.
Kazuka Fuujin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuujin drops Machine with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Machine looks back up at him and smiles so Fuujin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Machine is rocked!
Fuujin is stalking Machine. Machine circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Fuujin, and it's lights out! Machine really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuka Fuujin!
Kazuka Fuujin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Spector (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Spector!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Komaroff scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Komaroff dips to his left and cracks Spector with an uppercut!
Marc Spector seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spector wants to clinch up but Komaroff keeps it at a distance.
Komaroff swings for the body but Spector moves out of range.
Spector looks to score with a jab to the body but Komaroff is just out of range.
Spector wants to slow Komaroff down by chopping away at his legs.
Komaroff throws a looping overhand right but Spector ducks down to avoid it.
Komaroff takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Komaroff tenderised Spector's leg. Spector is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spector throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Komaroff.
Spector bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Komaroff misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spector throws a leg kick which misses Komaroff's front leg but catches the back leg as Komaroff tries to avoid it.
Komaroff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Komaroff is predictable there
letting Spector counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spector, right into the meat.
Komaroff checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a slapping body shot.
Marc Spector is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spector scores with a nice body kick.
Spector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Komaroff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Komaroff slips under a jab.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komaroff.
Spector pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Komaroff.
Komaroff ducks under a wild hook from Spector.
A big right from Spector misses.
Komaroff tries to counter with a takedown but Spector is quick to defend against it.
Spector takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Komaroff misses with a looping right.
Spector looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spector checks a leg kick nicely.
Spector's corner calls for a 1-2. Spector obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A low kick from Komaroff misses
enabling Spector to counter with a crisp jab.
Komaroff throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spector fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Komaroff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Komaroff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spector checks it well.
Komaroff scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Spector.
That kick from Komaroff tenderised Spector's leg. Spector is trying to keep his angry face on.
Komaroff sizes up Spector with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Komaroff defending well as Spector loads up on a big left hand.
Spector lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Komaroff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spector.
Spector changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Komaroff blocks a head kick by Spector.
Komaroff throws a series of strikes that have Spector backpedaling.
Spector tests Komaroff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Komaroff misses with a double jab
and Spector counters with a good, hard body kick but Komaroff shrugs it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Komaroff.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a head kick!
Komaroff looks to throw the jab but Spector is out of range.
Komaroff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Komaroff.
Komaroff on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spector. Spector obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Spector.
Spector gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spector tries a body shot but Komaroff blocks it.
Spector fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Komaroff.
A right hand to the body from Komaroff.
Spector tries to work over Komaroff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Komaroff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Spector.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Komaroff breaks from the clinch.
Spector lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff misses with a hook.
Komaroff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Spector moves away from the strike by Komaroff.
Komaroff dives in and scores a takedown into Spector's guard.
Komaroff lands a couple of elbows.
Spector preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Komaroff postures up in Spector's guard and throws a big left but Spector blocks it.
Spector uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Spector misses with a leg kick.
Komaroff lands a head shot.
Komaroff avoids the head kick by Spector.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spector.
Komaroff throws a head kick but Spector moves out of range.
Spector staying out of range there.
Spector shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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 Vasili Komaroff will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spector lands with a shot to the body.
Spector lands with an uppercut that bounces Komaroff off the cage and back into range.
Spector misses the jab.
Komaroff feinted with a counter takedown.
Spector gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Komaroff to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've been hearing that Komaroff has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Komaroff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Komaroff trying to control the position from guard on top but Spector is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff prevents Spector from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Komaroff throws a strike but Spector rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Komaroff managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector stands up from Komaroff's guard - Spector perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab lands there for Komaroff.
Komaroff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spector fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Komaroff throws out a leg kick but Spector moves out of range and Komaroff only half commits.
Spector throws an off balance right hand
and Komaroff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Spector looks like he's trying to stand up.
Spector manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Komaroff keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back 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!
Spector makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spector misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spector.
Spector misses with a hook from the clinch.
Komaroff misses with some punches.
Spector lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Komaroff backwards.
Spector scores with a hook to the body.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Komaroff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Komaroff lands a hook to the side of the head.
Komaroff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spector backwards.
Spector lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spector.
Komaroff breaks from the clinch.
Komaroff is looking to score with low kicks.
Komaroff misses with a head kick.
Spector misses with a kick to the body.
Komaroff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spector throws a leg kick but Komaroff checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff scores with a jab to the head.
Komaroff misses with a takedown attempt - Spector sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Komaroff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spector swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Komaroff moves away.
Vasili Komaroff is winning the standup battle so far.
Spector checks a leg kick.
Spector gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Komaroff counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Komaroff misses with a head shot. Spector uses the momentum to regain guard.
Komaroff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spector is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Komaroff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spector misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spector takes the fight into the clinch.
Komaroff scores with a shot to the side of Spector's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff lands a body shot.
Spector misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Spector.
Spector has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Komaroff seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spector can turn it around.
Komaroff can't find room to land a body shot as Spector controls the action.
Spector swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spector.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Komaroff.
Spector tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Komaroff's elbow.
Spector throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Komaroffs head.
Komaroff misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Spector.
Komaroff lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Komaroff scores with a hook to the body.
Komaroff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spector lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spector blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Komaroff has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spector after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marc Spector will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Komaroff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Spector connects with a looping right hand.
Spector defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Komaroff.
Spector slips a jab and a cross from Komaroff.
Spector avoids the body shot from Komaroff.
Komaroff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spector throws a lazy right hand but Komaroff sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spector lands a glancing blow to the side of Komaroff's head.
Komaroff with a nice cross.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spector is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Komaroff.
Komaroff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spector turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spector ducks under a wild hook from Komaroff.
Spector 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.
Spector throws a quick inside leg kick.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut
and Spector counters with an inside leg kick.
Komaroff moves out of range of the body kick from Spector.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spector paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spector throws a body shot but no joy.
Komaroff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Komaroff tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spector was well out of range. Poor timing from Komaroff.
Spector steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Spector throws a low kick but Komaroff avoids it.
Komaroff feinted with a counter takedown.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Komaroff avoids a kick to the body.
Komaroff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Komaroff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Komaroff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spector.
Komaroff looks to land a right hand but Spector moved out of range.
Komaroff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spector throws a big shot that misses.
Spector pushes Komaroff away with a front kick.
Spector is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Komaroff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spector sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff throws a leg kick which misses Spector's front leg but catches the back leg as Spector tries to avoid it.
Komaroff throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Spector.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spector throws a leg kick
and Komaroff counters with a shoot takedown. Spector fights it but they end up in guard.
Komaroff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Komaroff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Komaroff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Komaroff throws a big right hand that misses.
Komaroff tries to free his leg and advance position but Spector is retaining full guard.
Vasili Komaroff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Komaroff chips away with some ground and pound.
Komaroff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spector has his feet on Komaroff's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Komaroff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spector tries to avoid it but Komaroff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spector to the ground. Spector escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Spector throws out a counter right but Komaroff avoids it with no problem.
Spector just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spector scores with a crisp jab that stopped Komaroff in his tracks.
Komaroff throws a hook to the side of Spector's head but Spector sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Komaroff.
A jab from Spector misses.
Spector walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spector lands a jab to the head.
Spector ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Komaroff staying out of range there.
Spector moves away from the strike by Komaroff.
Komaroff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spector counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Komaroff lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komaroff bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spector's head backwards.
Spector ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Komaroff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Spector on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Komaroff. Komaroff obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spector blocks a jab.
Good exchange - Spector coming out on top.
Komaroff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spector in his tracks.
Komaroff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Komaroff misses with a body punch
and Spector counters with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Spector misses.
Komaroff darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spector pushes Komaroff off and gets back to his feet.
Komaroff will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Komaroff throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spector ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spector uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Komaroff.
Spector throws a hook but Komaroff avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Spector comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spector 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Spector!
Marc Spector decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Coxall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliitti Paavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paavo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Brother Firetribe - Winner Takes It All kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135 lbs
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137 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Coxall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eliitti Paavo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coxall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paavo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paavo lands with a right hand.
A head kick from Coxall lands but Paavo takes it in his stride.
Coxall has managed to clinch.
Paavo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coxall blocks an uppercut.
Paavo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Paavo fails to land.
I was talking to Coxall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Coxall misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paavo can't find room to land a body shot as Coxall controls the action.
Coxall swings wildly with an uppercut but Paavo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coxall digs a right hand into Paavo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paavo's gas tank.
Coxall can't find room to land a body shot as Paavo controls the action.
Paavo blocks a body shot from Coxall.
Paavo tries a body shot but Coxall blocks it.
Paavo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Coxall is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Coxall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paavo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coxall backwards.
Paavo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Paavo stalling in the clinch but Coxall improves position.
Paavo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Coxall's efforts to push away.
Paavo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Coxall tries to throw a body punch but Paavo avoids it by throwing Coxall back against the cage.
Paavo tries to throw a body punch but Coxall avoids it by throwing Paavo back against the cage.
Paavo struggles to land a body shot inside as Coxall controls his hands.
Coxall lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Coxall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Paavo swings wildly with an uppercut but Coxall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coxall lands a body punch.
Coxall drags the fight down to the ground.
Coxall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paavo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Coxall is tightening it up a little... Paavo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paavo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paavo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Coxall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alex Coxall!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cronos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cronos has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Cronos!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cronos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Johnson slips a jab from Cronos.
Johnson moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Cronos misses.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Cronos, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Cronos against the cage but Cronos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cronos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cronos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Cronos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cronos won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson 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.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson won't allow Cronos to get back to his feet.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cronos trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Cronos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Cronos from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
Johnson prevents Cronos from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cronos wants to control the action here but instead Johnson manages to pass to full mount!
Cronos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cronos is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws a strike but Cronos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johnson won't allow Cronos to get back to his feet.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cronos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson won't allow Cronos to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson cracks Cronos with a solid left hand.
Cronos controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Cronos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Cronos checks it.
A nice side step and Cronos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cronos is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Cronos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Johnson defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Cronos on that attempt.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Cronos misses with a hook.
Johnson throws a big counter combination but Cronos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson clobbers Cronos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cronos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cronos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cronos counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cronos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cronos staying out of range there.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Cronos's leg. Cronos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Cronos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cronos misses with a series of wild punches.
Cronos catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Left hook, right uppercut from Cronos.
Cronos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson thows a leg kick but Cronos checks it
and Cronos counters with a straight right hand.
Cronos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Johnson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cronos scrambles back to his feet.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cronos slips a straight right by Johnson.
Cronos slips under a jab.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cronos circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cronos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cronos.
Cronos moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Cronos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cronos throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cronos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cronos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cronos throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a single shot there.
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Cronos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Cronos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cronos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cronos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cronos managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working.
Johnson cracks Cronos with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cronos is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson trying to control the action but Cronos is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cronos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cronos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarik Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cronos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cronos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cronos controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Cronos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cronos has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses. Cronos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Cronos!
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cronos is one step ahead there.
Cronos trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Cronos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is striking but Cronos is not phased and passes to half guard.
Cronos is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control but Cronos postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cronos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cronos's waist but Cronos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Cronos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cronos gets caught flat footed, as Johnson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cronos tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cronos keeps working.
Johnson prevents Cronos from escaping the position.
Cronos tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Johnson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cronos's guard. Nice work there by Johnson.
Cronos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Cronos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cronos trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Cronos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Cronos wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Cronos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cronos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cronos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cronos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cronos keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Cronos controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Cronos is working from the bottom.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cronos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson scoring with some ground and pound.
Cronos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cronos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Cronos has wrist control.
Cronos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cronos blocks the strikes from Johnson.
Cronos is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Cronos wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cronos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Johnson defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Tarik Johnson.
I think Johnson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tarik Johnson!
Tarik Johnson very nearly forgot to thank Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buck Futter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shovel Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen X Gon' Give It To Ya as his entrance music. Shovel Knight is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Futter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shovel Knight!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Futter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight looks to land a combination but Futter avoids it well.
Futter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Futter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Futter misses with a takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futter staying out of range there.
Futter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Knight sprawls well. Knight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Futter gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Knight moves in looking to clinch but Futter pushes him off.
Knight clinches.
Knight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight taking a breather.
Knight manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Knight keeping full guard, as Futter tries to pass.
Knight throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight is wriggling around but Futter manages to pass to half guard.
Futter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knight defending well though.
Futter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futter looking for a submission but Knight manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Futter looking to pass the guard.
Futter postures up.
Futter wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
Knight wants to stand but Futter is controlling the position.
Futter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futter wants to control from the top but Knight keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Futter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knight wants to stand but Futter is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Knight defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Futter.
It seemed like Knight was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Futter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Futter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Knight falls off balance throwing a combination
and Futter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice straight punches there by Knight. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Knight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Knight tenderised Futter's leg. Futter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Knight stuns Futter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futter scores with a sloppy right hand. Knight should have avoided that one.
Futter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knight.
Futter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Futter slips a straight right by Knight.
Shovel Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight lands with a straight right. Futter didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Knight does no damage.
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Futter controls the action.
Futter wants a takedown.
Futter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knight gets through Futter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shovel Knight dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Futter.
Shovel Knight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Futter does it's job there.
Futter dives in for a single leg takedown but Knight sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Futter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knight has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Futter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Futter goes for a double leg but Knight avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knight continues to drive forward.
As Futter backs off Knight throws a huge counter combo but Futter manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knight misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight lands a lovely overhand right.
Futter shoots in and drives through. Knight sprawls well.
Knight looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Knight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knight punishes Futter's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Futter.
Futter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knight has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Knight is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Futter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Futter. Futter gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight swings for the body but Futter moves out of range.
Futter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Knight pinned against the cage. Knight gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Knight wants to counter the offense by Futter and move into the clinch position.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Futter.
Futter misses with a wild body shot.
Knight lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Knight.
Shovel Knight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knight lands a leg kick that knocks Futter off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Futter's head back.
Futter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Buck Futter has been cut.
Futter dives in and grabs Knight's left leg, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes down on Futter's head and hops out.
Knight misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Knight.
Futter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knight.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Futter momentarily.
Knight bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Futter's head backwards.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
Knight lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Futter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knight tries to avoid it but Futter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knight to the ground. Knight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knight has taken the fight to the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Knight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight leaning his opponent against the cage.
Futter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Futter is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Knight.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knight lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Futter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Knight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Futter somewhat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knight.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight misses with a looping left.
Futter shoots for a takedown but Knight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Futter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knight did well to prevent Futter getting side control.
Knight manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Futter keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shovel Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Futter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Knight clinches up against the cage.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
Good body shot from Knight.
Knight breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knight content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Knight fails to land.
Futter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Knight lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Knight.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Futter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Knight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knight taking a breather.
Shovel Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
Futter tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buck Futter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Futter's elbow.
Knight digs a right hand underneath Futter's ribcage. Futter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Knight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Knight.
Buck Futter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight misses with a punch on the inside.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight has a couple of punches blocked by Futter.
Knight misses with a hook from the clinch.
Futter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight lands with a short shot to the head.
Knight lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Knight.
Knight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Futter.
Knight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
Knight misses with a body punch.
Shovel Knight is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Knight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
Knight tries a body shot but Futter blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Futter.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Futter backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice left hand lands by Knight.
Futter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Futter misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shovel Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shovel Knight!
Our winner, Shovel Knight, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Linus Akerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri has chosen Notta TERVE! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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175 lbs
22 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Linus Akerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nakki Fakiiri!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri misses with a left hand
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri throws a series of strikes that have Akerman backpedaling.
It looks like Linus Akerman has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akerman. Fakiiri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fakiiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Akerman just misses with a punch to the body.
Fakiiri needs to keep his hands up - Akerman had a free shot at his head there.
Fakiiri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akerman connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akerman circles away quickly and effectively.
Fakiiri misses with a right hand
and Akerman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Akerman throws a looping overhand right but Fakiiri ducks down to avoid it.
Fakiiri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akerman scores with a body shot.
Fakiiri has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fakiiri checks a leg kick.
Fakiiri bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akerman's head backwards.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that misses
and Akerman counters with a body kick that stops Fakiiri in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a head kick.
Fakiiri connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fakiiri chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akerman pushes Fakiiri away with a front kick.
Akerman gets a clinch.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it misses.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Akerman can't find room to land a body shot as Fakiiri controls the action.
Akerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fakiiri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fakiiri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a body punch.
Fakiiri presses Akerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akerman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
Fakiiri breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fakiiri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Akerman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akerman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fakiiri avoids it.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Akerman throws a body kick.
Fakiiri tried to score with a low kick but Akerman checks it.
Fakiiri tests Akerman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fakiiri walks into a jab.
Fakiiri scores with a nice strike.
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Akerman throws a front kick aimed at Fakiiri's knee but Fakiiri avoids it well.
Fakiiri throws out a counter right but Akerman avoids it with no problem.
Akerman takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Akerman.
Fakiiri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akerman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Akerman fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akerman.
Akerman blocks an uppercut.
Akerman has Fakiiri pressed against the cage, preventing Fakiiri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fakiiri misses with a body punch.
Akerman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri working aggressively here.
Akerman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akerman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akerman.
A head kick from Akerman lands but Fakiiri takes it in his stride.
Fakiiri lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Akerman at a distance.
Fakiiri moves out of range as Akerman strikes.
Fakiiri appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akerman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akerman has Fakiiri pushed against the cage.
Fakiiri throws a head punch that misses.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri manages to break the clinch.
Akerman has managed to clinch.
Akerman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akerman lands with a light punch inside.
Fakiiri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Akerman walks away with a smile on his face. Fakiiri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akerman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fakiiri closes the distance and clinches.
Fakiiri throws a punch but it's blocked by Akerman.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fakiiri.
A body shot lands from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Linus Akerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Akerman lands a slapping body shot.
Fakiiri digs a good hook to Akerman's body.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri tries a quick counter leg kick but Akerman is wise to it.
Akerman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fakiiri was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akerman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fakiiri moves away.
A jab from Akerman does it's job there.
Akerman misses with a wild body shot.
Akerman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fakiiri lands a jab to Akerman's midsection.
Fakiiri with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akerman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jab by Fakiiri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri scores with a jab.
Fakiiri gets a clinch.
Akerman blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akerman blocks an elbow strike.
Akerman throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
Akerman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fakiiri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fakiiri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fakiiri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akerman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fakiiri fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akerman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akerman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
A swing and a miss from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut.
Akerman misses with a hook
and Fakiiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fakiiri.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri tries to counter with a clinch but Akerman shakes him off and moves away.
Akerman staying out of range there.
That kick from Fakiiri tenderised Akerman's leg. Akerman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akerman throws a sloppy body shot
and Fakiiri counters with a low kick, right behind Akerman 's knee.
Fakiiri lands with a cross.
Fakiiri misses with an uppercut. Akerman saw that one coming.
Akerman avoids the head kick by Fakiiri.
Akerman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Akerman counters with a quick kick to the body but Fakiiri blocks it.
Akerman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Akerman thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fakiiri is predictable there
and Akerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akerman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fakiiri appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fakiiri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fakiiri.
Fakiiri clinches up with Akerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Akerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
Akerman lands a body punch.
Akerman swings wildly with an uppercut but Fakiiri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fakiiri breaks from the clinch.
Akerman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fakiiri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akerman's head.
Fakiiri with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri throws a chopping leg kick but Akerman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri throws a jab but it's blocked by Akerman.
Akerman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fakiiri misses with a hook
and Fakiiri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fakiiri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fakiiri scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fakiiri misses with a hook. Akerman ducked under it nicely.
Fakiiri lands an overhand right.
Fakiiri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Akerman coming out on top.
Fakiiri throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fakiiri throws a hook to the side of Akerman's head but Akerman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fakiiri throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fakiiri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fakiiri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akerman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Linus Akerman'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice defenses there by Fakiiri.
Nice jab there from Akerman.
Fakiiri will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Akerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fakiiri.
Akerman tries to land a front kick but Fakiiri steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akerman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick
and Akerman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fakiiri is rocked!
Akerman fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Fakiiri to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Fakiiri looks to clinch but Akerman throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Fakiiri taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Linus Akerman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silas Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
280 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
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270 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silas Monk!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Monk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tigh's calf.
Silas Monk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Tigh misses.
Tigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigh.
Monk walks into a stiff left hand from Tigh.
Tigh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monk.
Monk throws a low kick but Tigh moves out of range easily.
Tigh slips a jab from Monk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Monk.
A jab lands there for Tigh.
Monk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tigh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tigh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tigh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monk.
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!
Tigh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tigh moves out of range of the body kick from Monk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tigh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tigh avoids the head kick by Monk.
Nice shot lands for Tigh.
Monk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monk moves away from the strike by Tigh.
Monk takes a swing at Tigh's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Tigh misses.
Monk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
No joy there for Tigh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monk scores with a head kick.
Monk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tigh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monk.
Tigh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Monk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Monk.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Monk's head but Monk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monk throws a sloppy head kick
and Tigh counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Tigh misses.
Tigh takes a swing at Monk's ribcage but misses.
Tigh throws a shot from downtown. Monk moves away and avoids it.
Tigh scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Silas Monk has been cut.
Monk scores with a sloppy right hand. Tigh should have avoided that one.
Monk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tigh if he has to take too many more of those.
Tigh misses the jab.
Tigh moves away from the strike by Monk.
Tigh is looking to counter punch.
Tigh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Monk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tigh doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Monk!
Monk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tigh momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monk. That's going to slow Tigh down.
Tigh throws a body punch but Monk moves out of range.
Monk lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Tigh misses its intended target.
Monk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monk throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Monk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tigh.
Monk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tigh throws a right and a left that Monk avoids nicely.
Tigh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Crunch! Monk slams his shin into Tigh's torso.
Monk is looking to land body kicks.
Monk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigh moves away.
Tigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tigh misses the target.
Monk lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk throws a jab when Tigh was well out of range.
Tigh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monk cracks a nice hook into Tigh's ribs.
Monk missing with a left hand there. Tigh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tigh misses the target.
Tigh takes one to the side of the head.
Monk lands a nice looking body kick.
Monk throws a looping overhand right but Tigh ducks down to avoid it.
Tigh misses with a left hand
and Monk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A lazy left from Monk finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Monk.
Tigh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigh tests Monk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tigh loads up on a big right hand but Monk slips the punch.
Monk misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silas Monk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silas Monk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tigh swings widly with a right hand
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
Monk throws a poor cross that misses
and Tigh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tigh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monk connects with a leg kick. Tigh looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A cross from Monk lands.
Monk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tigh throws an off balance right hand
and Monk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tigh's knee momentarily.
Monk throws a leg kick which misses Tigh's front leg but catches the back leg as Tigh tries to avoid it.
Monk throws out a powerful jab.
Silas Monk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tigh moves away from the strike by Monk.
Tigh smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Monk lands a nice looking body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tigh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tigh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tigh misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigh throws the left hand but Monk avoids the punch easily.
Tigh will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Monk lands with a hook. Tigh tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tigh ducks under a wild hook from Monk.
Monk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Monk throws the kick towards the body but Tigh avoids it.
Nice body kick there by Monk.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tigh might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tigh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tigh throws a nice looking combination but Monk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tigh.
Tigh on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tigh is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tigh loads up on a big right hand but Monk slips the punch.
Monk scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monk scores with a leg kick.
Monk moves away from the strike by Tigh.
Monk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tigh throws out a loose jab but Monk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tigh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monk.
Tigh thuds his right hand into Monk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tigh misses with a wild body shot.
Monk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tigh will feel that in the morning.
Tigh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monk lands with a right hand.
Monk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tigh on the side of the head.
Monk misses the shot to the body.
Monk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monk. That's going to slow Tigh down.
Monk looks to throw the jab but Tigh is out of range.
Tigh throws a sloppy body shot
and Monk counters with a straight right hand.
Tigh is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tigh to the canvas! Tigh doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Monk keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silas Monk!
As Silas Monk got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I farted'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernesto Del Toro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Toro has chosen Bliss as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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146 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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143 lbs
46 - 19 - 2 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ernesto Del Toro!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Del Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saibot cracks Del Toro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Del Toro moves away and avoids it.
Del Toro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Toro's head.
Del Toro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Saibot misses.
A big right from Saibot misses.
Del Toro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot throws a body punch but Del Toro moves out of range.
Saibot throws a series of strikes that have Del Toro backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a predictable looking body shot
and Del Toro counters with a nice uppercut.
Del Toro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saibot throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Toro.
Del Toro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saibot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Del Toro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Del Toro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Del Toro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Del Toro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Del Toro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Del Toro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Del Toro counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Del Toro.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Del Toro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
A nice side step and Del Toro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Del Toro finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Del Toro slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Del Toro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saibot throws a shot from downtown. Del Toro moves away and avoids it.
Saibot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Del Toro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Toro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saibot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Del Toro scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Saibot lands a jab to Del Toro's midsection.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Saibot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Del Toro's shoulder, as Del Toro tries to avoid the shot.
And Del Toro responds with a good body kick, but Saibot manages to step out the way in time.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Del Toro blocks a jab.
Saibot tests Del Toro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Saibot. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Toro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Del Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Del Toro moved out of range nicely.
Del Toro slips a jab from Saibot.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Toro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Del Toro slips under a jab from Saibot.
A countering left hand to the body from Del Toro misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Del Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Del Toro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot misses with a hook
and Del Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Del Toro slips under a jab from Saibot.
Saibot looks to land a left hand but Del Toro moved out of range nicely.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Del Toro defending well as Saibot loads up on a big left hand.
Del Toro slips under a jab.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Saibot.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot works Del Toro's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Toro.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Toro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Del Toro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro slips a jab from Saibot.
Del Toro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saibot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Del Toro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saibot.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Del Toro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saibot scores with a jab.
Del Toro ducks under a wild hook from Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Saibot throws an off balance right hand
and Del Toro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Saibot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Del Toro can do to turn this around?
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot cracks Del Toro with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Del Toro on the side of the head.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Toro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Toro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Del Toro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Del Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Del Toro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Del Toro throws a counter combo.
Del Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice looking body shot.
Saibot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Del Toro.
Saibot connects with a body shot that sends Del Toro's belly button to the back.
Del Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Del Toro is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot lunges at Del Toro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Del Toro's hand.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Del Toro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
Del Toro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot scores with a decent looking hook.
Del Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Toro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Del Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Del Toro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot throws a body punch but Del Toro moves out of range.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Saibot moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Del Toro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Del Toro slips the punch.
Saibot connects with a nice looking jab.
Saibot lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saibot throws a body punch but Del Toro moves out of range.
Del Toro wants to counter the offense by Saibot and move into the clinch position.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Saibot. That snapped Del Toro's head back.
Noob Saibot is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Saibot.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Del Toro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Del Toro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Del Toro unleashes a big counter combination but Saibot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Del Toro's body.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Del Toro.
Saibot changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saibot throws a poor cross that misses
and Del Toro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Toro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot works Del Toro's body with a nice hook.
Saibot lands with a right hand.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Saibot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Toro! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Del Toro manages to avoid it.
Saibot sets himself, and Del Toro steps forward looking for the clinch! Saibot avoids it this time.
Saibot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Del Toro on the side of the head.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Del Toro moves out of range as Saibot strikes.
Saibot throws a good cross that connects.
Saibot feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Del Toros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Del Toro walks into a stiff left hand from Saibot.
A left lands for Saibot.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Del Toro has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saibot to score with a decent uppercut.
Saibot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Del Toro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Del Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Del Toro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Saibot has got the better of the exchanges.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Toro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Del Toro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Del Toro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Del Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Del Toro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saibot blocks it well.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Del Toro with an uppercut!
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Del Toro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Del Toro misses.
Del Toro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Del Toro slips a straight right by Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Del Toro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Del Toro counter with a right hand.
Del Toro avoids the body shot from Saibot.
Del Toro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saibot blocks it well.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Del Toro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saibot blocks it well.
Saibot scores with a punch to the head.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Del Toro is out of range.
Del Toro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Del Toro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Saibot swinging wildly here.
Del Toro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Del Toro with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Saibot coming out on top.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Del Toro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Saibot takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Del Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saibot misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot misses with a few strikes there.
Saibot misses with a jab to the body
enabling Del Toro to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Saibot misses the target.
Del Toro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saibot.
Saibot misses with an uppercut
and Del Toro counters with a stiff right hand.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Del Toro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Del Toro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Del Toro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saibot.
Del Toro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Del Toro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Del Toro tries to counter with a clinch but Saibot shakes him off and moves away.
Saibot takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saibot misses with a hook. Del Toro ducked under it nicely.
Saibot sets himself, and Del Toro steps forward looking for the clinch! Saibot avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Del Toro staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Toro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Del Toro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Del Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Del Toro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saibot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Del Toro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saibot with a body shot.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Toro! But no joy.
Saibot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Del Toro counters with a body kick.
Saibot lands with a hook. Del Toro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saibot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saibot misses with a two punch combination.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot punishes Del Toro's body with a nice straight punch.
Saibot throws a right hand that Del Toro ducks under and follows up with a left that Del Toro also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Saibot lands.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
Del Toro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saibot falls off balance throwing a combination
and Del Toro counters with a single leg into guard. Saibot didn't expect that.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Saibot has an active guard here but Del Toro has managed to pass into half guard.
Del Toro slips a nice elbow through Saibot's hands, connecting with Saibot's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Toro is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Del Toro wants to pass the guard but Saibot is defending well.
Del Toro 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.
Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Toro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Del Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Del Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Del Toro drops an elbow to the side of Saibot's head.
Saibot taking some punishment here, with Del Toro in his half guard.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Del Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Del Toro slips a nice elbow through Saibot's hands, connecting with Saibot's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ernesto Del Toro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Saibot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Del Toro's head backwards.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
letting Del Toro counter with a right hand.
Del Toro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Del Toro walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
Saibot throws a lazy right hand but Del Toro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Saibot.
Del Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saibot throws out the jab.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Del Toro blocks a jab.
Del Toro throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Saibot cracks Del Toro with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot misses the jab.
Del Toro is looking for the big counter here.
Del Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Del Toro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saibot lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saibot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Del Toro saw that one coming.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot swings for the body but Del Toro moves out of range.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Del Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Del Toro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saibot lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Del Toro! But no joy.
Ernesto Del Toro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noob Saibot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Del Toro's shoulder, as Del Toro tries to avoid the shot.
Del Toro tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Saibot takes a swing at Del Toro's ribcage but misses.
Del Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saibot throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saibot misses with a body shot.
Saibot sets himself, and Del Toro steps forward looking for the clinch! Saibot avoids it this time.
Saibot throws a hook but Del Toro avoids it easily.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Del Toro slips the punch.
Del Toro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Toro is just out of range.
Del Toro is trying to counter with his kicks.
Del Toro blocks a jab.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Toro.
Del Toro throws out a counter right but Saibot avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a right hand
enabling Del Toro to counter with a crisp jab.
Saibot misses the shot to the body.
Saibot throws a looping overhand right but Del Toro ducks down to avoid it.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot scores with a sloppy right hand. Del Toro should have avoided that one.
Saibot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saibot cracks Del Toro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot tests Del Toro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Del Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Saibot misses.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
Saibot misses with a hook. Del Toro ducked under it nicely.
Del Toro wants to counter the offense by Saibot and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Saibot misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Del Toro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Saibot.
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Del Toro counters with a left to the body.
Saibot stuns Del Toro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saibot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Del Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saibot stuns Del Toro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saibot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
During a confident post fight interview, Noob Saibot thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Lemaitre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kajun Puno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemaitre comes to the cage accompanied by La Marseillaise. Puno has chosen 軍神 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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241 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samir Lemaitre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kajun Puno!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puno feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lemaitre's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puno.
We've been told by Lemaitre's head coaches at The Axis of Evil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemaitre counters with a right hand to the body.
Puno on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Puno bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Lemaitre counters with a nice uppercut.
Puno misses the body punch
and Lemaitre counters with a leg kick.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puno throws a jab but it's blocked by Lemaitre.
The fighters circling - Puno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lemaitre slips a straight right by Puno.
Puno misses with a body shot.
Kajun Puno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puno throws a sloppy head kick and Lemaitre moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lemaitre.
Puno throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Lemaitre counter with a right hand.
Puno goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Puno scores with a jab to the body.
Puno throws out a loose jab but Lemaitre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puno falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lemaitre counters with a low kick, right behind Puno 's knee.
Lemaitre swings for the body but Puno moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
Puno throws a jab when Lemaitre was well out of range.
Puno throws a low kick but Lemaitre moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemaitre misses the target.
Puno connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre swings away with a body shot that misses
and Puno makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lemaitre really felt that one!
Puno lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lemaitre has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Puno.
Puno has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Puno paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lemaitre was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Lemaitre throws a lazy right hand but Puno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lemaitre clobbers Puno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Puno cracks Lemaitre with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lemaitre looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puno finish him?
Lemaitre is rocked!
It looks like Samir Lemaitre has been cut.
Lemaitre gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemaitre.
Lemaitre missing with knees to the body.
Puno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno blocks a body shot from Lemaitre.
Puno lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lemaitre throws a punch but it's blocked by Puno.
Puno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno misses with a body punch.
Puno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Lemaitre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lemaitre tries a body shot but Puno blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Puno.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemaitre misses with the head strike.
Lemaitre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Puno.
Puno misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre struggles to land a body shot inside as Puno controls his hands.
Puno blocking some punches.
Lemaitre seems to have got his legs back now.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lemaitre lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre blocking some punches.
Puno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lemaitre.
Puno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemaitre prevents a body shot from Puno.
Puno misses with some punches.
Puno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puno throws a punch but it's blocked by Lemaitre.
Lemaitre misses with a body punch.
Lemaitre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lemaitre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Puno.
Lemaitre doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lemaitre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemaitre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lemaitre misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puno gets underhooks to prevent Lemaitre's takedown attempt.
Puno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kajun Puno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samir Lemaitre'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.
Lemaitre scores with a takedown into Puno's guard.
Puno is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemaitre is aware though and is defending well.
Puno pulls Lemaitre in close to his closed guard and prevents Lemaitre from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lemaitre trying to control the position from guard on top but Puno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemaitre wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Puno has his hands on Lemaitre's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemaitre keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Puno's head.
Lemaitre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Puno keeping moving, preventing Lemaitre from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lemaitre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puno seems keen to control Lemaitre's posture.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lemaitre's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lemaitre postures up in Puno's guard and throws a big left but Puno blocks it.
Puno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Puno controls Lemaitre momentarily but Lemaitre frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lemaitre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Puno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lemaitre throws a big elbow that misses.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Puno lands a glancing blow to the side of Lemaitre's head.
Lemaitre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Lemaitre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lemaitre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puno.
Puno misses with a kick to the body
and Lemaitre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Kajun Puno has been cut.
Puno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puno throws a poor cross that misses
and Lemaitre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre slips a jab and a cross from Puno.
Lemaitre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Puno misses with a looping left.
Lemaitre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puno.
Puno replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lemaitre blocks it well.
Lemaitre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puno.
A nice inside leg kick there by Puno. That's going to slow Lemaitre down.
Puno tries to land a front kick but Lemaitre steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lemaitre is looking to counter punch.
Lemaitre turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Puno looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puno throws a leg kick but Lemaitre sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puno throws a leg kick
and Lemaitre counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Puno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Puno flicks out a counter leg kick but Lemaitre steps away.
Lemaitre slips a jab from Puno.
Puno misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lemaitre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lemaitre momentarily.
Puno pushes Lemaitre away with a front kick.
Nice straight punches there by Puno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Puno.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemaitre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puno feints and then cracks Lemaitre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lemaitre down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puno misses with a body kick.
Puno lands with a nice body punch.
Lemaitre throws a right hand that misses
and Puno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kajun Puno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Puno. Lemaitre does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lemaitre misses the target.
Lemaitre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puno scores with a body shot.
Puno throws a right hand that Lemaitre ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemaitre also avoids with ease.
Puno connects with a nice looking jab.
Lemaitre punishes Puno's body with a nice straight punch.
Lemaitre throws a body shot but no joy.
Kajun Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puno cracks Lemaitre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lemaitre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Puno is predictable there
and Lemaitre counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lemaitre prevents Puno from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemaitre tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Puno is looking to control Lemaitre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Puno avoid being mounted?
Lemaitre working over Puno with some ground and pound. Puno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lemaitre works his way into full mount!
Puno is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puno tries to lock up and control but Lemaitre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puno is trying desperately to improve position.
Puno is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre working Puno over with strikes here.
Puno is desperately trying to improve his position but Lemaitre has a good base and remains in mount.
Puno wants to control but Lemaitre is having none of it.
Lemaitre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lemaitre prevents Puno from getting the reversal.
Lemaitre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lemaitre breaks from Puno's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Lemaitre scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Puno?
Puno manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Samir Lemaitre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre is nestled in close to Puno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lemaitre working over Puno with some ground and pound. Puno looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lemaitre is just content to waste time from the top position. Puno takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Puno trying to control the position.
Lemaitre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemaitre working some strikes from top position.
Puno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lemaitre looking to pass the guard.
Lemaitre postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lemaitre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lemaitre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lemaitre throws a big right hand that misses.
Lemaitre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lemaitre is looking to work some ground and pound but Puno has wrist control.
Puno is looking for a triangle but Lemaitre pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lemaitre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lemaitre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lemaitre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemaitre working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Lemaitre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Puno has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kajun Puno!
Our winner, Kajun Puno, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Poole!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poole lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poole misses with a low kick as Juggernaut jumps back.
Juggernaut swings widly with a right hand
and Poole counters with a nice uppercut.
Poole scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poole scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Poole misses.
Juggernaut walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poole checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Juggernaut goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Poole is predictable there
and Juggernaut counters with a low kick, right behind Poole 's knee.
Poole misses with a body kick.
Juggernaut throws a poor cross that misses
and Poole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poole throws a leg kick but Juggernaut sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Poole backs away, Juggernaut returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Juggernaut lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Will Poole 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!
Poole lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poole uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juggernaut.
Poole with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole looks to throw the jab but Juggernaut is out of range.
Bo Juggernaut is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poole's jab looks to have found its range, popping Juggernaut under the eye.
Juggernaut loads up on a big right hand but Poole slips the punch.
Poole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Poole throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poole misses with a head kick.
Juggernaut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poole.
Juggernaut takes one to the side of the head.
Juggernaut tries to keep at a distance but Poole has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poole has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Poole can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
Juggernaut misses with some punches.
Poole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
Poole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juggernaut misses with a punch on the inside.
Juggernaut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poole is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole tries a knee to the head but Juggernaut blocks it.
Juggernaut managing to block the knees to the body from Poole.
Juggernaut lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poole looking to throw knees to the head but Juggernaut is blocking nicely.
Poole misses with a body punch.
Poole blocking some punches.
Juggernaut misses with an elbow strike.
Poole tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Juggernaut avoids it.
Poole looking to throw knees to the head but Juggernaut is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poole missing with knees to the body.
Poole stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Juggernaut pushes off an throws an elbow but Poole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Poole misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poole takes an elbow to the forehead.
Juggernaut misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juggernaut misses with a body punch.
Poole has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juggernaut seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poole can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole misses with some punches.
Poole lands with a left to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poole obliges.
Juggernaut lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Poole fails to land.
Poole softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Juggernaut misses with the head strike.
Poole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poole tries to land knees in the clinch but Juggernaut avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Poole misses with a body punch.
Juggernaut blocks a body shot from Poole.
Poole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juggernaut throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juggernaut is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poole is defending well for now.
Poole lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juggernaut swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juggernaut blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I was talking to Juggernaut's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Poole - that landed with a thud.
Juggernaut lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juggernaut lands an elbow just above Poole 's eye.
Poole tries a body shot but Juggernaut blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Juggernaut.
A left hand lands to the body for Juggernaut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Juggernaut.
Juggernaut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poole blocks the elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Juggernaut.
Poole lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Juggernaut.
Juggernaut tries to land a knee to the head but Poole blocks with his arms.
Poole misses with a punch to the body.
Poole lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poole obliges.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juggernaut is defending well for now.
Poole tries to throw a body punch but Juggernaut avoids it by throwing Poole back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Poole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Poole's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Juggernaut throws a leg kick but Poole sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poole steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poole has time to react.
Poole takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Juggernaut explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Poole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juggernaut.
That kick from Poole tenderised Juggernaut's leg. Juggernaut is trying to keep his angry face on.
Juggernaut closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juggernaut just misses with a elbow thrown towards Poole's brow.
Juggernaut scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Poole.
Poole is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Juggernaut is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Poole.
Poole lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poole lands a body punch.
Poole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Poole.
A short right from Poole.
Poole lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poole tries a body shot but Juggernaut blocks it.
Poole misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Juggernaut.
Poole is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Poole gets through Juggernaut's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poole working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Poole.
Poole misses with a knee strike.
Poole has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poole trying to land knees to the body.
Poole lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poole using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poole struggles to land a body shot inside as Juggernaut controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Poole - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Poole.
A short right from Poole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole lands a shoulder strike.
Poole lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Juggernaut goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Poole in side control.
Juggernaut is rocked!
Poole in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Juggernaut looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Poole turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Poole!
Our winner, Will Poole, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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