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Bushido 31: Bunker vs Paterson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by Skepta - Man. Jackson Bishop had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Craig Patton!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop misses with a jab to the body
and Patton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Patton throws a leg kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop clinches up with Patton and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bishop as the two fighters clinch.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Patton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bishop pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Patton was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop has closed the distance and engaged Patton in a clinch.
Patton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bishop to keep the fight standing.
Bishop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Patton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bishop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Bishop's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Patton.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Patton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patton.
Bishop lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bishop landing knees to the body.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop lands a right hand.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop is stalling here.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Patton.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bishop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bishop tries to land knees in the clinch but Patton avoids the damage to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pattons head.
Bishop is leaning against Patton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bishop misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bishop.
Patton dodges an elbow strike from Bishop.
Bishop lands an elbow that stopped Patton in his tracks for a moment.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head.
Patton has Bishop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bishop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patton prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Bishop lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton looks winded!
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Patton is rocked!
Bishop throws a big uppercut that drops Patton! More strikes from Bishop and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Patton lies dazed against the cage as Bishop celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Akharraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Csaba Gyepes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyepes has chosen Metallica - Master of Puppets as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Osama Akharraz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Osama Akharraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Csaba Gyepes!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyepes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gyepes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gyepes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akharraz scores with the left hand. Gyepes knows he should have avoided that one.
Gyepes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gyepes scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Akharraz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gyepes breaks from the clinch.
Akharraz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gyepes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gyepes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gyepes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akharraz.
Akharraz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gyepes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Csaba Gyepes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyepes misses with a two punch combination.
Akharraz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gyepes defends well and Akharraz ends up having to push Gyepes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gyepes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyepes closes the distance and pushes Akharraz back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Akharraz.
Gyepes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gyepes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gyepes throws a right hand that Akharraz ducks under and follows up with a left that Akharraz also avoids with ease.
Gyepes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akharraz circles away quickly and effectively.
Gyepes lands with a good body shot.
Gyepes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akharraz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akharraz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gyepes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akharraz misses with a hook.
Gyepes throws a right and a left that Akharraz avoids nicely.
Akharraz throws a big counter combination but Gyepes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Akharraz catches Gyepes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Akharraz with that takedown attempt.
Gyepes misses with a double jab
and Akharraz counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz pushes Gyepes up against the cage in a clinch.
Akharraz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gyepes has Akharraz pressed against the cage, preventing Akharraz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gyepes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akharraz takes a swing at Gyepes's ribcage but misses.
Akharraz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gyepes.
Gyepes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Akharraz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gyepes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akharraz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osama Akharraz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akharraz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akharraz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gyepes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akharraz.
A slow jab from Akharraz misses its intended target.
Gyepes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gyepes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Gyepes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akharraz dodges the punch combination from Gyepes.
Gyepes looks to land a combination but Akharraz avoids it well.
Gyepes looks to land a right hand but Akharraz moved out of range.
Akharraz is looking for a counter combo.
A lazy left from Akharraz finds it's target.
We've been told by Akharraz's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Csaba Gyepes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gyepes is looking to clinch but Akharraz is avoiding it.
A combination from Gyepes does no damage.
Akharraz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyepes is looking to clinch but Akharraz is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akharraz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akharraz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gyepes misses with the head strike.
Akharraz stalls.
Akharraz tries to throw a body punch but Gyepes avoids it by throwing Akharraz back against the cage.
Gyepes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gyepes throws a nice looking combination but Akharraz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Gyepes misses.
Gyepes misses with a few strikes there.
Gyepes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gyepes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akharraz doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gyepes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Akharraz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Akharraz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gyepes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akharraz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akharraz tries to counter with a takedown but Gyepes is quick to defend against it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Csaba Gyepes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gyepes throws a right and a left that Akharraz avoids nicely.
Gyepes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Akharraz, pushing him back against the cage.
Gyepes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gyepes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gyepes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gyepes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akharraz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gyepes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gyepes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gyepes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Akharraz rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Akharraz misses the target.
Gyepes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gyepes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Gyepes. Those never looked like landing.
Akharraz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyepes misses with a double jab.
Gyepes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gyepes throws a looping overhand right but Akharraz ducks down to avoid it.
Akharraz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Akharraz avoids the body shot from Gyepes.
Akharraz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akharraz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akharraz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gyepes lands a nice hook to Akharraz's body. Akharraz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gyepes stuns Akharraz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akharraz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gyepes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Akharraz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Akharraz lands with a right that hurts Gyepes. Gyepes looks to clinch but Akharraz throws a short knee that drops Gyepes. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Osama Akharraz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Johnstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grappling Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnstone comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched . Master is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Song of Fight. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Johnstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Grappling Master!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstone lands a nice looking body shot.
Master avoids the head kick by Johnstone.
Master blocks a head kick by Johnstone.
Master takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grappling Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Master manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johnstone on his heels. He'll look to pass Johnstone's guard now, I'm sure.
Johnstone keeping full guard, as Master tries to pass.
Master thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Master drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnstone looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnstone looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnstone!
Master is looking to regain half guard here but Johnstone keeps moving and retains side control.
Master has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnstone stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone circles away easily
and Johnstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Master drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master has gone for a leg lock! Johnstone slips out almost immediately though and dives into Master's guard.
Johnstone wants to stand but Master has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Master looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnstone is one step ahead there.
Johnstone stands and steps away. Master gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johnstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnstone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Master takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leroy Johnstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Johnstone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Master on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnstone fakes the leg kick and cracks Master in the body.
Johnstone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Master is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnstone, right into the meat.
Johnstone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnstone can pounce on him.
Master fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Master.
Johnstone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnstone throws a shot to the body.
Johnstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnstone stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Master takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Master looks winded!
Johnstone is looking to slow Master down with leg kicks.
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone scores with a nice body kick.
Master shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnstone defends it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnstone, right into the meat.
Master takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Johnstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.
Master on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnstone. Johnstone obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Master with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Master throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnstone's waist but Johnstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Master off to one side.
A solid body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Master takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Johnstone throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnstone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Master looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Johnstone tenderised Master's leg. Master is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Master with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johnstone counters with a big head kick but Master shrugs it off.
Johnstone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Master stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnstone lands a jab to Master's midsection.
Master takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Johnstone connects with a right hand. Master shakes it off.
Johnstone stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnstone wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnstone digs a good body shot into Master's ribs.
Johnstone pushes Master away with a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnstone.
Johnstone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Master. That did some damage!
Master doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnstone counters with a leg kick.
Johnstone scores with a nice body kick.
Johnstone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Master.
Johnstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Master takes one on the button.
Johnstone fakes the leg kick and cracks Master in the body.
Johnstone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnstone thuds a left hand into Master's body.
Johnstone is looking to wear down Master with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone jabs at Master's body.
Master chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnstone can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnstone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnstone lands with a good body shot.
Johnstone jabs Master to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnstone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Master looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Johnstone dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Johnstone cracks the inside of Master's front leg.
Nice body punch from Johnstone.
Johnstone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Master can do to turn this around?
Johnstone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Master has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a head kick that half lands.
Johnstone tests Master's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Master fails with a takedown attempt.
Master shoots in but Johnstone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Master walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Master takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnstone pushes Master away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnstone tries to avoid it but Master manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnstone to the ground. Johnstone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Master.
Johnstone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Master fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnstone avoids it really well and circles away.
Master is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnstone stuffs the takedown.
Master shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnstone tries to sprawl out of it but Master keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnstone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnstone scores with a nice body kick.
Johnstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Master's calf.
Johnstone punishes Master's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnstone scores with a head kick. Master tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Johnstone moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Master walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnstone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnstone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Master takes a step back to recover.
Johnstone scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnstone.
Nice body punch from Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnstone thows a body kick. Master tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Master walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Leroy Johnstone is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnstone lands a leg kick that knocks Master off balance momentarily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnstone. Master shrugs it off though.
Master's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnstone thumps Master with a low kick.
Johnstone plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Johnstone lands with a nice body punch.
Johnstone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Johnstone cracks Master with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnstone.
Johnstone throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Master is defended easily by Johnstone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master 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.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnstone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Johnstone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnstone lands with a kick to the temple. Master shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Master stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Master, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnstone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnstone catches Master with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Master throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnstone's waist but Johnstone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Master off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Johnstone.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnstone.
Nice uppercut there from Johnstone.
Master has his takedown stuffed
and Johnstone counters with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstone throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnstone lands a head kick!
Johnstone throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Master's head.
Master is rocked!
Master tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnstone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Master somewhat.
Master is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnstone finish him?
Master chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnstone can pounce on him.
Master seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Master has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Master walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnstone.
Master takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnstone lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnstone lands a high kick!
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Johnstone lands with a straight right. Master didn't see that one coming.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Johnstone dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Johnstone.
Johnstone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Master's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnstone. That's going to slow Master down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Johnstone.
Master stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnstone.
Master shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnstone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Master's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnstone thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Master if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnstone lands a front kick.
Johnstone throws a leg kick which misses Master's front leg but catches the back leg as Master tries to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Johnstone as Master shoots in.
As Master backs away, Johnstone returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Johnstone lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Master moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnstone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Master's calf.
Johnstone scores with a leg kick.
A solid body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Master takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jab from Johnstone.
Master closes the distance and clinches up with Johnstone, looking for a takedown. Master pushes Johnstone against the cage but Johnstone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leroy Johnstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grappling Master.
Master fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstone.
Master on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnstone. Johnstone obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnstone's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnstone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnstone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Master will feel that in the morning.
Master fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnstone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnstone scores with a nice right hand.
Johnstone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
You can see that Master has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnstone.
Master on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnstone.
Johnstone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnstone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Master doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnstone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Master's knee momentarily.
Grappling Master is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnstone connects with a leg kick. Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnstone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Master looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Johnstone. Master shrugs it off though.
Johnstone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Master has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnstone works Master's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Johnstone.
Johnstone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnstone stuns Master with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Master fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnstone connects with a high kick.
Johnstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnstone cracks a nice hook into Master's ribs.
Master has a takedown stuffed.
Master takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnstone.
Master takes a kick to the side of the head.
Master darts in looking for a takedown but Johnstone gets double underhooks and turns Master into the cage.
It looked like Johnstone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Master.
Johnstone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Master takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Master.
Johnstone scores with a body shot.
Master is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnstone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body kick from Johnstone.
Johnstone keeps Master at a distance using the push kick.
Master tries for a takedown but Johnstone circles away easily
and Johnstone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Master tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master fails with the takedown.
Leroy Johnstone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnstone throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnstone as he avoids it easily.
Johnstone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Master doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnstone lands with a hook. Master tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnstone throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnstone connects with a solid leg kick.
Master will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone scores with a hook to the body. Master takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Master closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Master has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnstone.
Master takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnstone!
Johnstone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Master shoots in for a takedown but Johnstone shows good takedown defense.
A jab lands there for Johnstone.
Johnstone digs a good hook to Master's body.
Grappling Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnstone feints and then cracks Master's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Master down.
Master looks to land a left hand but Johnstone moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Johnstone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnstone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Leroy Johnstone!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Leroy Johnstone!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Leroy Johnstone!
Leroy Johnstone wins by unanimous decision!
Leroy Johnstone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Grasso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Grasso!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Grasso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Grasso misses its intended target.
Oliveira swings for the body but Grasso moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira moves out of range as Grasso strikes.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grasso misses with a low kick.
Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grasso trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grasso into the cage.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Grasso's head.
Grasso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grasso misses with a punch on the inside.
Grasso misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Grasso controls his hands.
Grasso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grasso is rocked!
Grasso misses with some punches.
Grasso is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Grasso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Grasso seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grasso pushes off an throws an elbow but Oliveira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Oliveira - that landed with a thud.
Oliveira cracks Grasso with a nice body shot.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliveira drops Grasso onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grasso is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oliveira cracks Grasso with a nice body shot.
Grasso misses with a body punch.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Grasso's ribcage. Grasso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grasso looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira digs a right hand into Grasso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grasso's gas tank.
Oliveira lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grasso to his knees! Oliveira keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
A less than humble Fernando Oliveira misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Alex Grasso stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like to apologize to my fans but I didn't time the flight right and I paid for it didn't have enough time to recover this is my first time out here in Tokyo I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evan Odds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kylar Sensei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Evan Odds has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evan Odds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kylar Sensei!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odds scores with a hook to the body. Sensei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sensei clinches.
Odds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sensei.
Odds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Odds lands with a light punch inside.
Odds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Odds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sensei is working for takedown but Odds is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odds scores with a shot to the side of Sensei's head.
Sensei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Evan Odds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylar Sensei.
Sensei wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Odds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sensei blocks a jab.
And Sensei tries to counter it with a takedown but Odds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Odds lands a nice shot that snaps Sensei's head back.
Odds misses with a hook to the body
and Sensei counters with a nice uppercut.
Odds missing with a left hand there. Sensei was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sensei avoids the body shot from Odds.
Odds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Evan Odds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Odds lands a nice uppercut.
Odds manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Odds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Senseis head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei avoids a wild elbow strike from Odds.
Odds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Odds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Odds - that landed with a thud.
Odds scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Odds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Odds lands an elbow inside that Sensei shrugs off.
Sensei is trying to pull guard but Odds turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sensei avoids a wild elbow strike from Odds.
Sensei swings wildly with an uppercut but Odds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sensei turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sensei manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odds is trying to improve his position.
Odds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sensei on the ground.
Sensei tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Odds is trying to get back to half guard.
Sensei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Odds down.
Odds holds on to Sensei's head and controls the position momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Odds's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Odds is not content to let Sensei control the position.
Odds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Odds tries to get out of the position.
Sensei might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Odds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensei tries for a kimura but Odds is defending well.
Sensei trying to control the action but Odds is working from the bottom.
Odds struggling a bit here.
Sensei is looking to take a break and control but Odds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Odds tries to improve position but can't.
Sensei trying to control the position but Odds is working away.
Sensei working the ground and pound.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Odds dominated that round.
That's time! Odds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sensei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sensei is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Evan Odds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Odds.
Sensei clinches up against the cage.
Sensei has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Odds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Odds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sensei blocks the elbow strike.
Odds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Odds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sensei avoids a wild elbow strike from Odds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sensei avoids a wild elbow strike from Odds.
Odds pushes off an throws an elbow but Sensei leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Odds lands a nice shot to the body.
Odds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sensei.
Odds lands an elbow just above Sensei 's eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sensei blocks an elbow strike from Odds.
Odds misses with an elbow over the top.
Sensei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Odds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Evan Odds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylar Sensei.
Sensei blocks the elbow strike.
Odds struggles to land a body shot inside as Sensei controls his hands.
Sensei successfully pulls guard.
Sensei has his foot on Odds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Odds works his way back into a safe position though.
Sensei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sensei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Odds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sensei throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sensei is looking for a triangle but Odds pushes his legs off easily.
Sensei trying to control the position.
Odds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Odds continues to stall.
Sensei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sensei working for a triangle but Odds defends it easily.
Odds wants to stand but Sensei is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Odds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sensei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odds is aware though and is defending well.
Sensei looking for a guillotine here but Odds defends easily.
Odds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Odds tries to stand but Sensei is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Odds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei is looking for a triangle but Odds pushes his legs off easily.
Odds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sensei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Odds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sensei is working away from the top position though.
Odds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sensei can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sensei not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Odds tries to get to full guard but Sensei has control of the leg.
Odds is not content to let Sensei control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Odds dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Odds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sensei with the counter takedown but Odds avoids it easily.
A big left from Odds misses.
And Sensei tries to counter it with a takedown but Odds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Odds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sensei wants to take the fight to the mat but Odds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Odds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Odds gets through Sensei's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sensei blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Odds.
Odds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Odds comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Odds lands a damaging elbow.
Sensei looking for a takedown.
Evan Odds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Odds fails to land.
Odds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Odds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sensei's brow.
Sensei is looking for a takedown.
Evan Odds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylar Sensei.
Odds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Odds just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sensei's brow.
Odds lands an elbow inside.
Sensei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Odds throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Odds.
Odds creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sensei's defenses.
Odds lands a shoulder strike.
Odds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odds lands a shot to the body.
Odds lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei wants to take the fight to the mat but Odds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Odds lands a body shot.
Odds prevents the takedown attempt.
Sensei has Odds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Odds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sensei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sensei takes an elbow to the forehead.
Odds lands with a right to the head.
Odds lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Kylar Sensei has been cut.
Odds pushes Sensei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sensei is trying to drag Odds to the mat but Odds just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Odds lands a body punch.
Kylar Sensei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensei trying to stall but Odds improves his position.
Odds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Senseis head.
Odds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Senseis head.
Sensei is rocked!
Odds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sensei backwards.
Sensei is still on wobbly legs! Can Odds finish him?
Clinched against the cage, Odds lands a big elbow that drops Sensei! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Sensei is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Odds!
After winning the bout, Evan Odds thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calero Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernest Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calero Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernest Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Shackleton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Shackleton slips a jab and a cross from Sanchez.
Shackleton is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shackleton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Shackleton's head but Shackleton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Shackleton slips the punch.
Shackleton throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shackleton lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Shackleton throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Shackleton misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Sanchez misses the target.
Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shackleton ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Shackleton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Shackleton has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Shackleton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shackleton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shackleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shackleton scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanchez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanchez.
I was talking to Sanchez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sanchez looking to throw knees to the head but Shackleton is blocking nicely.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shackleton dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleton.
Sanchez scores with a shoulder strike.
Shackleton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shackleton keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shackleton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanchez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez lands an uppercut.
Shackleton managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Shackleton misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Shackleton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Shackleton is controlling the position.
Sanchez has a couple of punches blocked by Shackleton.
Shackleton lands with a light punch inside.
Shackleton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Sanchez misses with some punches.
Shackleton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Shackleton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanchez is rocked!
Shackleton lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sanchez to his knees! Shackleton keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernest Shackleton!
Ernest Shackleton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Wendell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momochi Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wendell comes to the cage accompanied by The Beards - Got Me a Beard. Matt Wendell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matt Wendell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Momochi Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wendell scores with a decent looking hook.
Hanzo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wendell momentarily.
Hanzo lands with a nice body punch.
Wendell tries to clinch up but Hanzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Wendell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanzo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wendell in his tracks.
Hanzo scores with a hook to the body. Wendell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wendell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wendell throws a right hand that misses
and Hanzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Wendell saw that one coming.
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!
Hanzo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wendell back to the cage. Hanzo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wendell is rocked!
Hanzo drops Wendell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hanzo follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Momochi Hanzo!
Momochi Hanzo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Matt Wendell was interviewed post fight and said '#BeardNation '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rostislav Kosaryov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostislav Kosaryov has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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155 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arnold Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rostislav Kosaryov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer gets a clinch.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kosaryov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kosaryov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kosaryov working aggressively here.
Palmer pushes Kosaryov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Palmer lands with a short shot to the head.
Kosaryov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Palmer misses with the head strike.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Palmer lands a hook that snaps the head of Kosaryov backwards.
Kosaryov is trying to break the clinch but Palmer has him pressed against the cage.
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Palmer throws a head punch that misses.
Palmer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kosaryov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer lands with a light punch inside.
Kosaryov is still on wobbly legs! Can Palmer finish him?
Palmer throws a big uppercut that drops Kosaryov! More strikes from Palmer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kosaryov lies dazed against the cage as Palmer celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Palmer!
Arnold Palmer 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darryl Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitzpatrick has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darryl Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick lands a left and a right that send Axe crashing to the mat, dazed. Fitzpatrick thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Jon Axe has been cut.
Axe scores with a decent looking hook.
Axe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fitzpatrick to score with a decent uppercut.
Axe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitzpatrick scores with a counter punch that sends Axe to the canvas! Fitzpatrick smells blood - he's punishing Axe with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Axe has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darryl Fitzpatrick!
Darryl Fitzpatrick gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Paterson's choice of entrance music: Ce Fait Mal - La Founine. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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144 lbs
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159 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Louis Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker scores with a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Bunker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Paterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paterson swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
It appears Bunker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Paterson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bunker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Paterson.
Paterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Paterson.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunker misses the target.
Bunker looks to land a left hand but Paterson moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paterson! But no joy.
A jab from Bunker misses.
Bunker takes one to the chin there.
Bunker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook 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!
Paterson ducks right into an uppercut from Bunker.
Paterson is rocked!
Paterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bunker lands a nice shot to the body.
Bunker lands a head kick that stumbles Paterson and the fighters go to the mat.
Paterson is still in real trouble! Can Bunker finish him?
Paterson wants to control the position but Bunker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paterson is trying to control but can't.
Paterson is not content to let Bunker control the position.
Paterson seems to have recovered his senses.
Paterson is holding on to half guard well.
Paterson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bunker manages to mount him!
Paterson is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Paterson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bunker has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson avoids a strike by Bunker and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Bunker's guard! Fantastic escape!
Bunker looking to control.
Paterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paterson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bunker seems keen to control Paterson's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paterson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Paterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Paterson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paterson misses with a hook. Bunker ducked under it nicely.
Paterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunker counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Bunker misses
and Paterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunker.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paterson. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Paterson is just out of range.
Paterson misses with a jab to the body
and Bunker counters with a two punch combo.
Paterson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bunker throws a lazy head kick
and Paterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunker moves out of range as Paterson strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunker misses the target.
A nice side step and Paterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Paterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunker.
Bunker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paterson.
It seemed like Paterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bunker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bunker looks to score with a jab to the body but Paterson is just out of range.
Bunker slips under a jab from Paterson.
Bunker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bunker at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker jabs at Paterson's body.
Paterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker scores with the left hand. Paterson knows he should have avoided that one.
Bunker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paterson.
Paterson misses with an uppercut
and Bunker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bunker misses with a body shot
and Paterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunker throws out a leg kick but Paterson moves out of range and Bunker only half commits.
Bunker misses the shot to the body.
Paterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bunker misses with a body kick.
Paterson lands a body shot.
Paterson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Paterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker staying out of range there.
Bunker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bunker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Paterson throws a series of punches but Bunker avoids them all with ease.
Louis Paterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Bunker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunker.
Bunker missing with a left hand there. Paterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paterson misses with a hook.
Paterson lands a right hook to the body.
Paterson looks to land a combination but Bunker avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunker misses the target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bunker lands a head kick that stumbles Paterson and the fighters go to the mat.
Bunker controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bunker wants to control from the top but Paterson keeps moving.
Paterson is pulling down on Bunker's head to control his posture.
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.
Paterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bunker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Paterson misses with a looping right.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paterson takes a swing at Bunker's ribcage but misses.
Paterson lands a right hook to the body.
Bunker misses with a jab to the body
and Paterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paterson cracks Bunker with an open hand slap.
Tony Bunker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paterson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Louis Paterson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Paterson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bunker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Paterson throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bunker.
Paterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paterson.
Paterson cracks Bunker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bunker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paterson momentarily.
Bunker misses with a left hand
and Paterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bunker moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paterson misses the jab.
Paterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Nice shot by Paterson.
Paterson throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Paterson.
Paterson thuds a left hand into Bunker's body.
Paterson ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Paterson misses with an uppercut.
Paterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunker misses with a right hand
and Paterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Paterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Paterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bunker throws a poor cross that misses
and Paterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paterson misses with a body shot
and Bunker counters with a good low kick that Paterson was not able to check.
A left lands for Paterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bunker defending well as Paterson loads up on a big left hand.
Bunker slips a jab from Paterson.
Bunker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bunker throws a series of punches but Paterson moves out of range.
Paterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bunker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paterson throws out the jab.
Paterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Bunker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Paterson scores with a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bunker.
Bunker lands a nice shot that snaps Paterson's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bunker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paterson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bunker to score with a decent uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paterson.
Paterson looks to land a right hand but Bunker moved out of range.
Bunker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paterson.
Paterson missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Bunker was looking to counter with a kick there.
Paterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Bunker counters with a straight right hand.
Paterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Bunker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paterson just manages to avoid it.
Bunker lands a lovely overhand right.
Bunker slips a jab from Paterson.
Bunker lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunker lands a glancing blow to the side of Paterson's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
It looked like Bunker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paterson.
The fighters circling - Bunker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Paterson! But no joy.
Bunker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paterson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paterson throws a hook to the side of Bunker's head but Bunker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bunker avoids the body shot from Paterson.
Paterson throws a combination that misses
and Bunker counters with a body kick that stops Paterson in his tracks momentarily.
Bunker misses with a hook to the body
and Paterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunker throws a hook but Paterson blocks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Paterson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Bunker.
Paterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bunker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paterson throws a good cross that connects.
Paterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Bunker misses with a lunging right hand
and Paterson counters with a nice body shot.
Bunker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a leg kick which misses Paterson's front leg but catches the back leg as Paterson tries to avoid it.
A slow jab from Paterson misses its intended target.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunker just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Bunker takes a swing at Paterson's ribcage but misses.
Paterson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bunker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bunker throws a lazy right hand but Paterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bunker throws a poor cross that misses
and Paterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paterson.
Bunker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Paterson just manages to avoid it.
Paterson slips a straight right by Bunker.
Paterson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bunker throws out the jab.
Paterson throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Paterson blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Paterson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A shot to the body from Paterson misses
and Paterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab by Paterson.
Bunker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A leg kick checked by Paterson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Paterson.
Paterson works Bunker's body with a nice hook.
Paterson throws a right and a left that Bunker avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Paterson.
Paterson lands a jab-cross combination.
Bunker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paterson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paterson.
Bunker moves out of range as Paterson strikes.
Paterson misses with the combination.
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paterson.
Paterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bunker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Paterson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bunker lunges at Paterson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paterson's hand.
Bunker throws an overhand right that lands on Paterson's shoulder, as Paterson tries to avoid the shot.
Paterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Paterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Bunker.
Paterson misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Paterson.
Bunker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paterson.
A jab from Bunker misses.
A little jabbing left from Paterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Paterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bunker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bunker is looking to score with low kicks.
Paterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bunker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paterson. That did some damage!
Paterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bunker.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis Paterson dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Bunker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Paterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bunker counters with a nice uppercut.
Paterson misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Paterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paterson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Paterson lands a slapping body shot.
Paterson throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Paterson throws a big shot that misses.
Paterson punishes Bunker's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paterson counters with a right hand to the body.
Paterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bunker misses with a wild body shot.
Paterson lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson misses the body punch
and Bunker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paterson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bunker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Paterson ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Bunker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paterson.
Bunker misses with a hook
and Paterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paterson checks a leg kick.
Bunker misses with a wild body shot.
Bunker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bunker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paterson scores with a body shot.
Paterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Paterson misses the jab.
Paterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunker circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tony Bunker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paterson swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bunker swings widly with a right hand
and Paterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bunker lands a nice shot to the body.
Paterson moves out of range of the body kick.
Paterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bunker looks to throw the jab but Paterson is out of range.
Bunker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good shot there by Bunker.
Bunker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunker defending well as Paterson loads up on a big left hand.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker slips a jab from Paterson.
A big right from Paterson misses.
Paterson digs a good body shot into Bunker's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Paterson cracks Bunker with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Bunker.
Bunker throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bunker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Bunker misses.
Paterson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bunker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Paterson's knee momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Bunker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Paterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Paterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bunker swings widly with a right hand
and Paterson counters with a nice body shot.
Paterson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Paterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Paterson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Louis Paterson!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Louis Paterson!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Louis Paterson!
Louis Paterson wins by unanimous decision!
Louis Paterson is the new featherweight champion!
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