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Bushido 44: Wilder vs. Karasev PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Gedewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Oggleberry-Pip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Gedewell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norbert Oggleberry-Pip!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oggleberry-Pip circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oggleberry-Pip, right into the meat.
Oggleberry-Pip moves into the clinch.
Oggleberry-Pip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oggleberry-Pip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gedewell's elbow.
Oggleberry-Pip looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gedewell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oggleberry-Pip just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Oggleberry-Pip lands an uppercut.
Oggleberry-Pip scores with a hook to the body.
Gedewell lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oggleberry-Pip working aggressively here.
Oggleberry-Pip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oggleberry-Pip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gedewell fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oggleberry-Pip has a couple of punches blocked by Gedewell.
Oggleberry-Pip tries to throw a body punch but Gedewell avoids it by throwing Oggleberry-Pip back against the ropes.
Oggleberry-Pip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Oggleberry-Pip fails to land.
Oggleberry-Pip blocks a body shot from Gedewell.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oggleberry-Pip working aggressively here.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oggleberry-Pip works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oggleberry-Pip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gedewell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oggleberry-Pip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oggleberry-Pip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oggleberry-Pip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oggleberry-Pip tries a body shot but Gedewell blocks it.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a right hand.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with some punches.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gedewell is trying to break the clinch but Oggleberry-Pip is controlling him.
Oggleberry-Pip has a couple of punches blocked by Gedewell.
A shot in the inside from Oggleberry-Pip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oggleberry-Pip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oggleberry-Pip tries to throw a body punch but Gedewell avoids it by throwing Oggleberry-Pip back against the ropes.
Gedewell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oggleberry-Pip misses with the head strike.
Gedewell tries a body shot but Oggleberry-Pip blocks it.
Oggleberry-Pip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gedewell's elbow.
Oggleberry-Pip lands with a right to the head.
Gedewell takes a shot to the head.
Oggleberry-Pip is pressed up against the ropes. Gedewell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oggleberry-Pip down to the mat. Oggleberry-Pip avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gedewell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Oggleberry-Pip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Anton Gedewell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oggleberry-Pip lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Oggleberry-Pip.
Gedewell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Oggleberry-Pip counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oggleberry-Pip thuds his shin into the meat of Gedewell's side.
That kick from Oggleberry-Pip tenderised Gedewell's leg. Gedewell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gedewell throws a body punch but Oggleberry-Pip moves out of range.
Oggleberry-Pip pushes Gedewell up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oggleberry-Pip struggles to land a body shot inside as Gedewell controls his hands.
Oggleberry-Pip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gedewell fails to land.
Nice body punch from Oggleberry-Pip.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oggleberry-Pip.
Oggleberry-Pip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oggleberry-Pip struggles to land a body shot inside as Gedewell controls his hands.
Oggleberry-Pip 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.
Norbert Oggleberry-Pip dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gedewell throws a nice looking combination but Oggleberry-Pip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gedewell moves in looking to clinch but Oggleberry-Pip pushes him off.
Oggleberry-Pip scores with a leg kick.
Gedewell tries to clinch there but Oggleberry-Pip circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Oggleberry-Pip.
Gedewell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Oggleberry-Pip counter with a right hand.
Gedewell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oggleberry-Pip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gedewell misses with a right hand
and Oggleberry-Pip counters with a nice uppercut.
Oggleberry-Pip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Anton Gedewell has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oggleberry-Pip throws a one two combo.
Gedewell misses with a takedown
and Oggleberry-Pip counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gedewell! Oggleberry-Pip lets Gedewell back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gedewell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gedewell drops his hands momentarily. Oggleberry-Pip doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Gedewell staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Gedewell doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Norbert Oggleberry-Pip!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isamu Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamada has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki as his entrance music. Isamu Yamada told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isamu Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Yamada pushes Kuznetsov against the ropes but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Yamada manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov avoids the head kick by Yamada.
Yamada tries to clinch but Kuznetsov is having none of it.
Yamada ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamada misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetsov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nikolai Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isamu Yamada.
Yamada slips under a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yamada on the side of the head.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the head.
Kuznetsov throws a jab when Yamada was well out of range.
Yamada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuznetsov connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuznetsov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yamada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
Yamada closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is staying active underneath Yamada, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
Kuznetsov trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetsov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Arm Breakers/BJJ that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov is defending against the submission attempts here by Yamada.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Yamada is looking to advance position but Kuznetsov won't allow it.
Kuznetsov tries to kick Yamada off but Yamada keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yamada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kuznetsov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yamada's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yamada's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is trying to stand.
Yamada can't escape the position.
Yamada keeps the fight on the ground as Kuznetsov tries to escape.
Yamada looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kuznetsov decides to get back to his feet. A strange decision but one that the crowd certainly appreciate.
Yamada throws a right hand that Kuznetsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuznetsov also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Kuznetsov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov blocks a head kick by Yamada.
Yamada slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Kuznetsov misses.
Kuznetsov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamada circles away quickly and effectively.
Yamada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet but Yamada passes into half guard.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to his feet.
Kuznetsov trying to control here.
Yamada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuznetsov scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Yamada manages to mount him!
Yamada avoids the attempt from Kuznetsov to control.
Yamada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuznetsov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamada looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kuznetsov is looking for a sweep.
Kuznetsov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamada.
Yamada has hold of Kuznetsov's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kuznetsov seems comfortable defending it but Yamada has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kuznetsov is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kuznetsov is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Yamada couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isamu Yamada!
During a confident post fight interview, Isamu Yamada 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Carlos Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Silver told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Carlos Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Adam Silver!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Silver wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Silver clinches up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silver trying to stall but Luciano improves his position.
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Silver has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Luciano.
Luciano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luciano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Silver just manages to avoid it.
Silver takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Luciano to keep the fight standing.
Silver is trying to pull guard but Luciano turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Silver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Silver fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano thumps Silver with a low kick.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Silver moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Silver's torso.
Silver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Luciano pushes Silver back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano tried to counter with a leg kick but Silver avoided it.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver wants to clinch.
A jab from Luciano finds it's way through Silver's defenses.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A punch combination from Silver misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano connects with a body shot.
Luciano delivers a nice body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Silver on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from Luciano.
Silver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Luciano scores with a head kick. Silver tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Silver connects with a single shot there.
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver's calf.
Jose Carlos Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Luciano.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Nice body kick from Luciano.
That kick from Luciano tenderised Silver's leg. Silver is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silver steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luciano. That one must have hurt.
Silver closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silver's head.
Silver rushes Luciano and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silver takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Silver darts in and clinches Luciano up against the ropes.
Luciano pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Silver misses with a knee to the head.
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano thumps Silver with a low kick.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Luciano cracks Silver with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Silver missing with a left hand there. Luciano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Luciano throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Silver has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch.
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luciano works the jab nicely.
Luciano keeps Silver at a distance using the push kick.
Silver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silver.
Nice body kick there by Luciano.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Luciano scores with a spinning back kick!
Silver takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jose Carlos Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Silver shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luciano as he jumps to the side.
Adam Silver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silver wants to clinch
and Luciano counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano closes the distance and pushes Silver back into the ropes.
Silver is trying to push Luciano away but Luciano has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the ropes.
Adam Silver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silver pushes Luciano back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Silver throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?
Luciano keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silver's efforts to push away.
Silver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luciano.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silver crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Silver gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Silver manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Luciano connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Silver takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano moves into the clinch.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver trying to control the position but instead, Luciano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silver into the ropes.
Luciano has Silver pressed against the ropes, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Luciano prevents Silver from breaking the clinch.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luciano.
Silver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Silver seems unphased.
Luciano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silver darts in and clinches Luciano up against the ropes.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Silver fails to land.
Luciano cracks Silver with a nice body shot.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body.
Silver is breathing heavily.
Silver takes a shot to the head.
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Luciano throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luciano delivers a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luciano tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Silver is predictable there
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Luciano looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice body kick from Luciano.
Luciano throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silver.
Silver moves into the clinch.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silver lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silver works over Luciano's head and body with a nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silver drives through and clinches with Luciano against the ropes.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
Luciano works the jab nicely.
Silver 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silver crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Luciano - the referee stops the clock and Silver gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Luciano. Silver manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Silver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
Silver tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silver on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Silver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Luciano lands a high kick!
Horrible takedown attempt by Silver or perhaps it was just good defense by Luciano, which made it look bad.
Silver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver fails to land with a series of punches.
Silver shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Silver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Luciano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Silver is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Luciano half committed to a counter leg kick.
Luciano throws a nice looking combination but Silver bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silver misses with a low kick.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Luciano pushes Silver away with a front kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silver takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano jabs at Silver's body.
Silver moves into the clinch.
Luciano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Luciano breaks the clinch.
Luciano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luciano.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Silver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
Silver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silver has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps Silver's head back.
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!
Silver chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Silver dives in for a single leg takedown but Luciano sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.
Silver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silver moves into the clinch.
Luciano lands a body punch in the clinch.
Silver is looking to control Luciano's arms but Luciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silver has his back to the ropes.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Silver.
Silver misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
Luciano lands a right hand.
A short right from Luciano.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Silver manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Silver throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Luciano.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano clearly takes 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.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Luciano lands with a hook. Silver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Silver down.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Silver tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Luciano scores with a three punch combo!
Silver throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Silver tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silver clinches.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luciano. That's going to slow Silver down.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano scores with a kick to the body.
Silver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Silver is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Luciano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano lands with a hook. Silver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silver tries to bum rush Luciano with a series of wild strikes but Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Luciano thows a body kick. Silver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Silver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Luciano lands with a nice body punch.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luciano jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Silver off the ropes and back into range.
Luciano blocks a low kick nicely.
Luciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Silver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano leaves Silver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silver is looking to clinch.
As Silver backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luciano tests Silver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Luciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Luciano lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Silver 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silver looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano takes the fight into the clinch.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silver in his tracks.
Luciano jabs Silver right on the nose. Silver blinks but takes it well.
Luciano is looking to slow Silver down with leg kicks.
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silver has closed the distance and engaged Luciano in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silver tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Silver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silver tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano had his way with Adam Silver in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silver.
Silver tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
Silver clinches up with Luciano and pushes him back against the ropes.
Silver lands with a left to the head.
Luciano tries to throw a body punch but Silver avoids it by throwing Luciano back against the ropes.
Silver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Luciano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Silver tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
Silver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silver lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Luciano.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver is looking to clinch but Luciano is avoiding it.
Luciano scores with a kick to the midsection.
A cross from Luciano lands.
Silver wants to clinch.
Luciano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Luciano!
Luciano cracks the inside of Silver's front leg.
Silver closes the distance and clinches up with Luciano, looking for a takedown. Silver pushes Luciano against the ropes but Luciano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Luciano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silver will feel that in the morning.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silver. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Silver.
Silver is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silver has time to react.
Silver is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silver takes one on the button.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silver instigates a clinch.
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Silver's ribs.
Luciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silver wants to clinch but Luciano slips to the side
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Silver was not able to check.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
Silver takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Silver's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver pushes Luciano up against the ropes in a clinch.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Silver's ribcage. Silver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Luciano.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Silver is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the ropes.
Luciano gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano trying to control the position but instead, Silver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Luciano into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silver or not.
Silver swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Silver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crunch! Luciano slams his shin into Silver's torso.
Jose Carlos Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Luciano.
Adam Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano lands the left hand.
Silver stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Luciano.
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Luciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Silver. Silver circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silver tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Luciano.
Luciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luciano takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Carlos Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Carlos Luciano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Barry Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordan is rocked!
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oliveira pushes Jordan against the ropes. Oliveira is working some dirty boxing. Oliveira pushes off with a quick right hook! Jordan goes down! Jordan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Oliveira moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
Fernando Oliveira 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olajide Ban Gbus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doo Doo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Olajide Ban Gbus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doo Doo!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Doo misses.
Doo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Doo misses.
Ban Gbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doo.
It looked like Ban Gbus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Doo misses with a hook to the body
and Ban Gbus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ban Gbus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doo on the side of the head.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook.
Doo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Doo Doo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Ban Gbus misses.
Doo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doo throws a right hand that misses
and Ban Gbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ban Gbus missing with a left hand there. Doo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doo throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doo. Ban Gbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ban Gbus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doo 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.
Doo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ban Gbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Doo is just out of range.
A cross from Doo lands.
Doo loads up on a big right hand but Ban Gbus slips the punch.
Doo throws out a loose jab but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Ban Gbus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Doo.
Doo misses with an uppercut
and Ban Gbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ban Gbus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Good shot there by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ban Gbus scores with a hook to the body. Doo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Doo misses the shot to the body.
Doo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus throws a lazy uppercut
and Doo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Olajide Ban Gbus has been cut.
Doo throws a combination that misses
letting Ban Gbus counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus misses with a wild body shot.
Ban Gbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doo moves away.
Doo loads up on a big right hand but Ban Gbus slips the punch.
Doo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ban Gbus slips a jab and a cross from Doo.
Ban Gbus takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ban Gbus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Doo looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ban Gbus lands a right hand from hell, dropping Doo. Ban Gbus pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olajide Ban Gbus!
A victorious Olajide Ban Gbus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ao Ki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savitaipale comes to the ring accompanied by Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ao Ki!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ki blocks a jab.
Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Ki.
Ki misses with a head kick.
Ki tries a head kick but it misses.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savitaipale lands with a nice body punch.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ki manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Ki trying to control here.
Ki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Savitaipale sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale wants to free his trapped foot but Ki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ki looking for submissions off his back.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ki keeps working.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ki!
Ki working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Ki trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Savitaipale there.
Ki taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale working the head and body with strikes.
Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ki is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ki is still in real trouble! Can Savitaipale finish him?
Ki has hold of Savitaipale's hands but Savitaipale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savitaipale scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ki pushes Savitaipale off and gets back to his feet.
Ki defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Ki seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Ki's ribcage but misses.
Ki tries to counter with a clinch but Savitaipale shakes him off and moves away.
Ki is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Savitaipale is defended easily by Ki.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ki wants to clinch up but Savitaipale keeps it at a distance.
Ki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Savitaipale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ki wants to clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Ki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ki throws the kick towards the body but Savitaipale avoids it.
Savitaipale moves out of range as Ki throws a body kick.
Ki misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ki's half guard.
Savitaipale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ki preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Ki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Savitaipale lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ki manages to get to full guard.
Ki trying to control the position.
Savitaipale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savitaipale makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses
and Ki counters by clinching up.
Ki stalling against the ropes.
Ki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Savitaipale tries a body shot but Ki blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ki - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Savitaipale is trying to maintain a safe position but Ki gets an underhook and turns Savitaipale into the ropes.
Savitaipale struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ki's elbow.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Ki turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
Savitaipale tries to break the clinch but Ki is controlling the position.
Savitaipale is trying to pull guard but Ki has him pressed against the ropes.
Savitaipale is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ki is defending well.
Savitaipale is looking to break free of the clinch but Ki has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Ki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savitaipale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ki.
Savitaipale tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Savitaipale somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki misses with a body kick.
Savitaipale thuds a left hand into Ki's body.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Ki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ki slips a straight right by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Savitaipale walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ki.
Savitaipale shoots for a double leg takedown but Ki sprawls well. He's pushed Savitaipale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Ki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ki trying to control the position.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Ki's brow.
Savitaipale postures up.
Savitaipale cracks Ki with a solid left hand.
Savitaipale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ki can do to turn this around?
Savitaipale distracts Ki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale with a nice head shot there.
Ki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savitaipale stands up over Ki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ki is trying to keep Savitaipale in close.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Ki's brow.
Ki keeping moving, preventing Savitaipale from controlling successfully.
Savitaipale lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale is in close to Ki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Savitaipale drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ki!
Savitaipale manages to get back to half guard.
Ki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Savitaipale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ki is working away from the top position though.
Ki wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savitaipale moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale 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!
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ki as he avoids it easily.
Ki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Savitaipale connects with a jab.
Ki throws a low kick, looking for Savitaipale's leg but Savitaipale calmly moves out of range.
Ki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Ki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ki avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Ki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A shot to the body from Savitaipale misses
and Ki counters with a low kick, right behind Savitaipale 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ki looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Savitaipale has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ki.
Ki cracks Savitaipale with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Savitaipale misses.
A jab from Savitaipale misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki darts in and clinches Savitaipale up against the ropes.
Savitaipale can't get the takedown.
Ki gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Savitaipale.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ki keeps control of Savitaipale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savitaipale misses with a body punch.
Savitaipale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ki avoids it.
Savitaipale is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ki blocks a body shot from Savitaipale.
Ki breaks from the clinch.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ki was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ki manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki avoids the body shot from Savitaipale.
Ki tries to clinch up but Savitaipale circles away and keeps his distance.
Savitaipale is looking to wear down Ki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ki lands with a kick to the temple. Savitaipale shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ki misses the jab.
Savitaipale throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ki's waist but Ki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Savitaipale off to one side.
Ki throws a head kick but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Savitaipale shoots for a takedown but Ki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Savitaipale swats away the attempt to clinch by Ki.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Ki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Savitaipale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Ki.
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!
Ki lands with a slapping head kick.
Atte Savitaipale is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Ki is looking to land body kicks.
Savitaipale blocks a head kick by Ki.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ki counters with a two punch combo.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot
and Ki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ki.
Ki stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ki stalling in the clinch but Savitaipale improves position.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ki's elbow.
Ki gets underhooks to prevent Savitaipale's takedown attempt.
Ki prevents a body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki tries to stall but Savitaipale uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Savitaipale is trying to force a seperation but Ki has the dominant position.
Savitaipale tries to break the clinch but Ki is controlling the position.
Ki prevents a body shot from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ki is trying to maintain a safe position but Savitaipale gets an underhook and turns Ki into the ropes.
Ki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ki stalling in the clinch but Savitaipale improves position.
Ki manages to break the clinch.
Savitaipale just misses with a punch to the body.
Ki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Ao Ki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savitaipale swings for the body but Ki moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ao Ki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savitaipale 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Momochi Hanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Momochi Hanzo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black has Hanzo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hanzo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hanzo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanzo prevents a body shot from Black.
I was talking to Black's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black tries to stall but Hanzo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hanzo manages to break the clinch.
Hanzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanzo moves out of range as Black strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black slips a jab and a cross from Hanzo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanzo.
Black uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanzo.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Black misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo misses with a combination
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black missing with a left hand there. Hanzo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanzo slips a jab from Black.
Hanzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanzo swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Black throws the left hand but Hanzo avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHanzo.
Nice defenses there by Black.
And Black counters with a quick kick to the body but Hanzo blocks it.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanzo.
Black tries to clinch but Hanzo moves out of range.
Black misses the jab.
Hanzo misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hanzo slips under a jab from Black.
Black cracks the inside of Hanzo's front leg.
Hanzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanzo throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Black throws the left hand but Hanzo avoids the punch easily.
Hanzo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Black counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Black misses with an uppercut. Hanzo saw that one coming.
Hanzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Black with a body shot.
Black keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanzo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hanzo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Black counters with a three punch combo that has Hanzo backing up. Hanzo nods at Black to acknowledge the strikes.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanzo's head backwards.
Black avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black leaves Hanzo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanzo swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Hanzo throws a hook but Black blocks it.
Black is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Black ducks under a wild hook from Hanzo.
Hanzo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Hanzo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Black.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanzo misses with a hook to the body
and Black counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Black lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Black to counter with a crisp jab.
Black tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 misses with a left hand
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanzo misses with a right hand
letting Black counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Hanzo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanzo lands a jab.
Hanzo tries to clinch up but Black circles away and keeps his distance.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black throws a hook but Hanzo blocks it.
Black gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black checks a low kick from Hanzo.
It looked like Black was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanzo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Black dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanzo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Black wants to clinch.
Hanzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black is looking to counter punch.
Hanzo throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanzo misses the target.
As Hanzo tries to get set, Black tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanzo manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo 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.
Hanzo throws out a loose jab but Black uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanzo swinging wildly here.
Hanzo throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black throws a body kick that misses.
Hanzo moves away from the strike by Black.
Black checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Black on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Black swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hanzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Black's knee momentarily.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
Hanzo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Black to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanzo throws a body punch but Black moves out of range.
Black forces Hanzo back against the ropes and clinches.
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanzo as Black tries to tie him up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Black as Hanzo tries to tie him up.
Hanzo working aggressively here.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Hanzo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hanzo tries to pull guard but Black forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Black misses with the head strike.
Hanzo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Black seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hanzo can turn it around.
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 has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
Hanzo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanzo.
Black is looking to counter the offense by Hanzo and move into the clinch.
Hanzo throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Black was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanzo scores with a three punch combo!
Black lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Black misses with a looping right.
Black takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanzo slips a jab from Black.
Black clinches up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Hanzo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Black working aggressively here.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hanzo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Black as Hanzo tries to tie him up.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Black.
Hanzo struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Hanzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Hanzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Momochi Hanzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Black misses with a straight right.
Hanzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanzo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanzo scores with a three punch combo!
Black throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Black loads up on a big right hand but Hanzo slips the punch.
Black tries to clinch up.
Hanzo misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanzo. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black throws a series of punches but Hanzo avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanzo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Black stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Black is looking to clinch but Hanzo is avoiding it.
Black throws a jab when Hanzo was well out of range.
Hanzo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanzo throws a leg kick
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Black gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanzo.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Black blocks a body shot from Hanzo.
Hanzo tries to break the clinch but Black is controlling the position.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanzo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanzo sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Black rushes Hanzo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Black lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hanzo is trying to stall.
Hanzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hanzo pulls guard successfully.
Black wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving.
Hanzo is adopting a defensive guard.
Black controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanzo keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Hanzo.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Hanzo misses.
Hanzo throws a right hand that misses
and Black holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hanzo fails to land.
Black blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanzo tries to circle away but Black has him pinned against the ropes.
Black is leaning against Hanzo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanzo wants to stall.
Black taking a breather.
Hanzo blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Black pushes Hanzo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanzo backwards.
Black lands a right hand.
Black lands a right hand.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Hanzo.
Hanzo is trying to break the clinch but Black has him pressed against the ropes.
Black scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Black showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Black 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Black!
A victorious Jason Black thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Malverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Vinicius Ii has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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177 lbs
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176 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Vinicius Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Malverde!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinicius Ii avoids the body shot from Malverde.
Vinicius Ii wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Malverde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vinicius Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Vinicius Ii slips under a jab from Malverde.
Vinicius Ii is looking to counter the offense by Malverde and move into the clinch.
Malverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malverde fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinicius Ii on the side of the head.
It looks like Marcus Vinicius Ii has been cut.
Malverde lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde is looking to slow Vinicius Ii down with leg kicks.
Malverde tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Vinicius Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vinicius Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malverde sprawls and moves away.
Vinicius Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malverde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malverde scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malverde throws a leg kick which misses Vinicius Ii's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinicius Ii tries to avoid it.
Jesus Malverde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinicius Ii gets a takedown into half guard.
Malverde trying to control from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malverde sees it coming and defends easily.
Malverde looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malverde won't allow Vinicius Ii to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii works his way into full mount!
Vinicius Ii working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vinicius Ii fails to take his opponent's back.
Malverde wants to hold on but Vinicius Ii pushes him away.
Vinicius Ii wants to control the pace but Malverde is squirming around nicely.
Vinicius Ii moves to take his opponent's back.
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!
Vinicius Ii looking for the choke but no joy.
Vinicius Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Malverde is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vinicius Ii is looking for the choke from the back position but Malverde is controlling his hands well.
Vinicius Ii working for the choke.
Vinicius Ii working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Malverde tries to escape the position.
Malverde manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vinicius Ii's guard. Nice work there by Malverde.
Vinicius Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Malverde manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malverde looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malverde escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vinicius Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vinicius Ii trying to control but Malverde is working from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii stands and throws Malverde's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vinicius Ii moves into full mount!
Vinicius Ii swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Malverde is now in Vinicius Ii's guard. A big mistake from Vinicius Ii there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinicius Ii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malverde is one step ahead there.
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 Marcus Vinicius Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii's cut.
That's time! Vinicius Ii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Malverde misses.
Malverde works the jab nicely.
Malverde throws a hook but Vinicius Ii avoids it easily.
Vinicius Ii attempts a counter takedown but Malverde avoids it well and moves away.
Vinicius Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malverde's waist but Malverde gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vinicius Ii off to one side.
Malverde misses with the body kick
and Vinicius Ii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Malverde won't allow Vinicius Ii to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius Ii 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.
Malverde felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vinicius Ii wants to work for an arm triangle but Malverde is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii wants to pass the guard but Malverde is defending well.
Vinicius Ii moves into full mount! Malverde won't be happy about that!
Malverde tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vinicius Ii working for a submission but Malverde is keeping him at bay.
Vinicius Ii with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Vinicius Ii is working for a guillotine from mount but Malverde frees his head quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii goes for an armbar but Malverde turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malverde.
Malverde slips nicely into half guard.
Vinicius Ii is looking to improve his position.
Malverde is looking to take a break and control but Vinicius Ii is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malverde might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vinicius Ii haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Malverde seems to be working for a kimura but Vinicius Ii defends the submission attempt.
Malverde controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii wants to control but Malverde is keeping busy.
Vinicius Ii tries to roll over but Malverde keeps him under control.
Vinicius Ii is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hard Knocks Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Vinicius Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Vinicius Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Malverde's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Malverde's back!
Vinicius Ii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malverde showing good submission defense here.
Vinicius Ii is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Vinicius Ii looking to break Malverde's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Malverde remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Vinicius Ii will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Vinicius Ii looking for the choke but no joy.
Vinicius Ii trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malverde preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vinicius Ii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Vinicius Ii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Vinicius Ii'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. This is the final round!
Malverde buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malverde throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Malverde lands with a slapping head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinicius Ii.
Malverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinicius Ii was well out of range. Poor timing from Malverde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malverde stuffs the takedown attempt from Vinicius Ii. Vinicius Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Jesus Malverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malverde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malverde lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinicius Ii at a distance.
Malverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vinicius Ii looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jesus Malverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick from Malverde lands but Vinicius Ii takes it in his stride.
Jesus Malverde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malverde dips to his left and cracks Vinicius Ii with an uppercut!
Vinicius Ii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vinicius Ii avoids the head kick by Malverde.
Vinicius Ii feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinicius Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Malverde.
Vinicius Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malverde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vinicius Ii appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malverde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malverde scores with a sloppy right hand. Vinicius Ii should have avoided that one.
Malverde thows a body kick. Vinicius Ii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vinicius Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vinicius Ii on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malverde throws a body kick that misses
and Vinicius Ii counters with a takedown into side control.
Malverde tries to bench press Vinicius Ii off him but Vinicius Ii keeps the position.
Vinicius Ii is looking to take a break and control but Malverde is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malverde tries to bench press Vinicius Ii off him but Vinicius Ii keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius Ii looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vinicius Ii is trying to move to mount but Malverde reverses beautifully and ends up in Vinicius Ii's guard.
Malverde won't allow Vinicius Ii to sweep him here.
Malverde is working Vinicius Ii over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malverde throws a big right hand that misses.
Vinicius Ii preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vinicius Ii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Malverde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vinicius Ii 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Vinicius Ii!
Marcus Vinicius Ii looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'JIU JITSUUUU! MAN, YOUR BELT IS MINE !I'M 145 AND 170 KING ! HAHAHAHAHAHA! PATHETIC ONE!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between AJ Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Karasev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilder comes into the arena with Talkin' Da Hardest blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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22
234 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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250 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, AJ Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexey Karasev!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Karasev.
Karasev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karasev circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karasev! But no joy.
Karasev misses with the combination.
Karasev misses with a hook.
Karasev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karasev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karasev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Karasev misses
and Wilder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Karasev catches Wilder right on the button with a cross.
Karasev misses with the combination.
Karasev's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karasev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karasev misses with a looping left.
Karasev ducks under a wild hook from Wilder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Karasev blocks the low kick.
Karasev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karasev misses with a double jab.
Wilder throws a leg kick but Karasev checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karasev slips a straight right by Wilder.
Karasev throws a right hand that Wilder ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilder also avoids with ease.
Wilder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
AJ Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Karasev.
Wilder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karasev checks it well.
Karasev just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder misses with a hook.
Wilder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karasev throws a looping overhand right but Wilder ducks down to avoid it.
Karasev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilder.
Karasev throws a big shot that misses.
Wilder misses the jab.
Wilder lands with a good body shot.
Karasev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilder.
Wilder throws a combination that misses
and Karasev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder throws a good cross that connects.
Karasev avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Karasev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilder.
Wilder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Wilder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karasev doesn't seem bothered though.
Karasev misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Karasev counter with a right hand.
Karasev scores with a nice head shot.
Wilder tries to clinch but Karasev moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karasev! But no joy.
Wilder throws a poor cross that misses
and Karasev counters with a left to the body.
Wilder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karasev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karasev misses with a wild body shot.
Karasev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Wilder misses
and Karasev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karasev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilder was well out of range. Poor timing from Karasev.
Wilder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilder feints and then cracks Karasev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karasev down.
Karasev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Karasev tries to keep at a distance but Wilder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karasev wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karasev is trying to force a seperation but Wilder has the dominant position.
Karasev wants to break free but Wilder has control.
Karasev prevents a body shot from Wilder.
Wilder lands with a right to the head.
Wilder has a couple of punches blocked by Karasev.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karasev breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilder misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karasev misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Wilder. That snapped Karasev's head back.
Karasev tests Wilder's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karasev looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilder is just out of range.
Karasev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Karasev. Those never looked like landing.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Karasev misses with a looping left.
Wilder walks into a left hand.
Karasev misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Wilder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wilder lands with an overhand left.
Karasev keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karasev's head.
Karasev defending well as Wilder loads up on a big left hand.
Wilder stuns Karasev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Karasev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Karasev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karasev looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder moves into the clinch.
Wilder pushes Karasev back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karasev manages to break the clinch.
Wilder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karasev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilder is looking to control Karasev's arms but Karasev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilder has his back to the ropes.
Karasev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder staying out of range there.
Wilder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karasev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karasev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karasev scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder blocks a jab.
Wilder has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder stuns Karasev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karasev looks to throw the jab but Wilder is out of range.
Karasev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karasev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilder misses with the combination.
As Wilder backs off Karasev throws a huge counter combo but Wilder manages to avoid it all.
Karasev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilder scores with a decent looking hook.
Karasev throws a right hand that misses
and Wilder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Karasev keeps it at a distance.
Karasev misses with a body shot.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilder throws a leg kick that misses.
Alexey Karasev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karasev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karasev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wilder backs up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karasev.
Wilder throws an off balance right hand
and Karasev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karasev slips a straight right by Wilder.
Karasev throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilder throws a hook to the side of Karasev's head but Karasev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilder throws a jab but it's blocked by Karasev.
Nice body punch from Karasev.
Karasev throws a series of punches but Wilder moves out of range.
Karasev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilder.
Karasev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karasev connects with a body shot that sends Wilder's belly button to the back.
A big left from Karasev misses.
Karasev works Wilder's body with a nice hook.
Wilder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilder takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karasev.
Wilder finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karasev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karasev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilder.
Karasev takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karasev counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Karasev misses.
Karasev cracks Wilder with a good jab.
Wilder closes the distance and pushes Karasev back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Wilder presses Karasev against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wilder misses with some punches.
Karasev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilder throws a head punch that misses.
Karasev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with the head strike.
Karasev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karasev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilder slips a jab from Karasev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder moves out of range as Karasev strikes.
Karasev moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Wilder misses its intended target.
No joy there for Karasev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karasev misses with a hook. Wilder ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Wilder.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Karasev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Karasev misses.
Karasev misses the jab.
Karasev cracks Wilder with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Karasev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Karasev misses.
Wilder throws out a loose jab but Karasev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karasev throws a combination that misses
and Wilder counters with a left right combination that sends Karasev crashing to the mat - Wilder wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Karasev out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Wilder!
AJ Wilder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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pop
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