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Pulse 83 - Springfield/Romanov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Machin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machin's choice of entrance music: Pandora's Music Box. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Miguel Machin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Gravano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Machin!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravano keeps Machin at a distance using the push kick.
Nice sprawl there from Gravano as Machin shoots in.
Machin shoots in for a takedown but Gravano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin shoots in but Gravano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sammy Gravano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Machin.
Machin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gravano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Machin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gravano is fending him off so far but Machin persists. Nope, Gravano circles away and we're back to standing.
Machin looks winded!
Gravano plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gravano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Machin.
Machin has a takedown stuffed.
Gravano scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravano rushes Machin and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Machin is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Gravano piles on the pressure and Machin crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sammy Gravano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Military Industrial Complex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Complex's entrance music is Rusty Cage - Johnny Cash. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Military Industrial Complex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Complex gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Complex drives through with a takedown into Rodgers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Complex throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Complex trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Complex throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complex has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Rodgers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Complex trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rodgers's hands.
Complex takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Complex tries to land a leg kick but Rodgers saw it coming and moves away.
Complex tries to work over Rodgers's front leg with a kick but Rodgers checks it.
Rodgers moves in looking to clinch but Complex pushes him off.
Rodgers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Complex moves out of range as Rodgers throws a body kick.
Complex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodgers feints the counter takedown.
Complex throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rodgers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Complex counters with a thumping low kick.
Complex shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Complex was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodgers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch but Complex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Complex was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodgers.
Complex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Complex looking to score a takedown here. Rodgers is defending well but Complex drives through and ends up in Rodgers's guard.
Complex seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Complex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodgers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Complex. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Complex trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Complex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Complex throws a big elbow that misses.
Complex controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Complex trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Complex.
Complex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodgers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Complex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Complex.
Complex scores with a jab to the body.
Rodgers is looking to clinch but Complex is avoiding it.
Complex feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Military Industrial Complex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Complex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Complex there.
Complex controlling the action here.
Complex has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Complex thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Complex perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Complex throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Complex is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodgers avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Complex throws a body kick that misses.
Complex checks a leg kick nicely.
Complex tries to land a front kick but Rodgers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodgers unleashes a big counter combination but Complex bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Complex bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Complex throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Complex cracks Rodgers with a big right hand but Rodgers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rodgers being controlled for a moment.
Rodgers is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Complex lands a few punches from side control.
Complex sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rodgers is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Complex working the ground and pound but Rodgers is defending the strikes.
Rodgers is trying to control Complex's posture but Complex avoids it.
Complex is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Complex lands a few punches from side control.
Complex goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodgers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Complex but great work by Rodgers.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Complex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodgers can do to turn this around?
Complex manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rodgers's best efforts.
Complex trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex actively working from the bottom here.
Complex moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Military Industrial Complex dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Complex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rodgers quickly recovers to half guard.
Rodgers kicks Complex off and gets back to his feet.
Complex thows a leg kick but Rodgers checks it
and Complex takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Rodgers blocks the low kick.
Rodgers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Complex blocks it well.
Complex connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodgers momentarily.
Rodgers slips a jab from Complex.
Rodgers tries to clinch but Complex is having none of it.
Complex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Complex lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Complex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rodgers sprawls well initially but Complex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Complex content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple.
Complex is pressing down on Rodgers's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodgers is holding on for now.
Rodgers taking some punishment here, with Complex in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Complex not doing much here.
Complex trying to control from half guard but Rodgers is working away.
Military Industrial Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Complex content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Aaron Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Complex.
Complex manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rodgers on his heels. He'll look to pass Rodgers's guard now, I'm sure.
Complex slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Complex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Military Industrial Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Complex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Military Industrial Complex!
Military Industrial Complex thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomed Ahmadaliev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams Junior comes to the cage accompanied by Looking for the Stone. This should be fireworks!
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265 lbs
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258 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magomed Ahmadaliev!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams Junior scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Magomed Ahmadaliev has been cut.
Adams Junior needs to keep his hands up - Ahmadaliev had a free shot at his head there.
Adams Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams Junior jabs at Ahmadaliev's body.
Adams Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Adams Junior tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmadaliev was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Ahmadaliev scores with a decent looking hook.
Ahmadaliev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adams Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ahmadaliev throws an overhand right that lands on Adams Junior's shoulder, as Adams Junior tries to avoid the shot.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Ahmadaliev circles away easily
and Ahmadaliev counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams Junior fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ahmadaliev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahmadaliev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams Junior drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ahmadaliev sprawls and moves away.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Ahmadaliev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahmadaliev avoids the body shot from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adams Junior lands strikes from half guard.
Ahmadaliev is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams Junior scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams Junior trying to control the action but Ahmadaliev is working from the bottom.
Adams Junior works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice elbow there by Adams Junior.
Ahmadaliev wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Adams Junior breaks from Ahmadaliev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adams Junior won't let Ahmadaliev get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Adams Junior lands a big elbow.
Ahmadaliev is rocked!
Ahmadaliev 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.
Adams Junior connects with a bit shot that sees Ahmadaliev covering up! More strikes from Adams Junior and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adams Junior is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JR Adams Junior!
After winning the bout, JR Adams Junior thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Parade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I KILL Cause I'm Hungry. Rage Parade is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sol Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rage Parade!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parade misses with a two punch combination.
Kwon throwing a counter right hand but Parade manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Kwon's head coaches at Samran Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kwon misses with a hook
and Parade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parade moves into the clinch.
Kwon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parade has him pressed against the cage.
Kwon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwon is trying to break the clinch but Parade has him pressed against the cage.
Kwon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kwon doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Parade misses.
Kwon misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parade looks to land a combination but Kwon avoids it well.
Kwon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwon, pushing him back against the cage.
Parade pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parade tries to clinch there but Kwon circles away.
A left and a right from Kwon both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Kwon dodges the punch combination from Parade.
A swing and a miss from Kwon.
Parade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kwon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kwon is trying to force a seperation but Parade has the dominant position.
Parade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwon lands a lovely overhand right.
Parade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kwon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parade tries to clinch but Kwon is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parade is looking to clinch but Kwon is avoiding it.
Parade rushes Kwon and presses him up against the cage.
Parade is pushing Kwon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parade gets through Kwon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parade looking to slow down the pace here.
Kwon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Parade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kwon backwards.
Parade is struggling to control the position.
Parade prevents Kwon from breaking the clinch.
Kwon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Kwon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parade.
Parade fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kwon, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwon.
Parade looking to slow down the pace here.
Kwon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kwon.
Kwon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parade misses with a combination
and Kwon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Parade! Kwon lets Parade back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Parade is rocked!
A lazy left from Parade finds it's target.
Parade moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parade is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Parade is looking to control Kwon's arms but Kwon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Parade has his back to the cage.
Kwon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kwon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kwon wants to break free but Parade has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Kwon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parade is pushing Kwon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwon slips a jab and a cross from Parade.
Parade misses with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Parade!
It looks like Sol Kwon has been cut.
Parade lands with an uppercut that bounces Kwon off the cage and back into range.
Kwon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parade.
Kwon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parade at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rage Parade will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parade tries to clinch there but Kwon circles away.
Parade misses with a wild combination.
Parade clinches up with Kwon and pushes him back against the cage.
Parade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwon working hard to break the clinch.
Parade lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwon misses with the combination.
Parade throws a counter combo.
Rage Parade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade misses with a double jab
and Kwon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Rage Parade's cut even more.
Kwon throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parade tries to clinch but Kwon moves out of range.
Kwon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parade looks to land a combination but Kwon avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kwon misses the target.
Parade misses with a two punch combination.
Parade throws a series of punches but Kwon moves out of range.
Parade slips a jab and a cross from Kwon.
Kwon misses with a left hand
and Parade counters with a straight right hand.
Parade wants to clinch but Kwon slips to the side
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rage Parade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwon throws a shot from downtown. Parade moves away and avoids it.
Kwon slips a jab and a cross from Parade.
Parade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parade takes a swing at Kwon's ribcage but misses.
Sol Kwon is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwon lands a big right hand that sends Parade crashing to the mat! Kwon stays standing though and waves Parade back to his feet!
Parade is still on wobbly legs! Can Kwon finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Kwon misses.
Parade throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwon lands a nice looking body shot.
Parade is breathing heavily.
Kwon slips a straight right by Parade.
Nice body punch from Kwon.
Nice body punch from Kwon.
Kwon digs a good body shot into Parade's ribs.
Parade switches off momentarily and Kwon cracks him with a monster right hand! Parade topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Kwon dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Kwon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sol Kwon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jako Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Syrowatka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syrowatka has chosen Slash - Nothing to Say as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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206 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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216 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jako Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Syrowatka!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Syrowatka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Day lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Day throws a right hand that Syrowatka ducks under and follows up with a left that Syrowatka also avoids with ease.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
As Syrowatka looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Syrowatka just gets out of the way.
Day throws a lazy right hand but Syrowatka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Syrowatka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syrowatka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Day tests Syrowatka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Syrowatka slips a straight right by Day.
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
Day was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syrowatka throws a nice looking combination but Day bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day swinging wildly here.
Day 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.
Syrowatka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Syrowatka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day scores with a punch to the head.
Syrowatka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Artur Syrowatka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Syrowatka.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Syrowatka drops his hands momentarily and Day takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Day slips a straight right by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka throws a jab when Day was well out of range.
Syrowatka looks to land a combination but Day avoids it well.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Syrowatka. Those never looked like landing.
As Syrowatka looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Syrowatka just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syrowatka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Day momentarily.
Syrowatka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
Syrowatka defending well as Day loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Syrowatka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Day scores with the left hand. Syrowatka knows he should have avoided that one.
Syrowatka has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Syrowatka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Day does it's job there.
Day is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Day closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Syrowatka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Day looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syrowatka tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day wants to control but Syrowatka is keeping him busy.
Day working away.
You can see the frustration on Syrowatka's face as Day controls the position.
Day working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Syrowatka is not content to let Day control the position.
Syrowatka is looking to regain half guard here but Day keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Day misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Syrowatka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Day wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Day's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syrowatka tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Day presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Syrowatka wants to hold on but Day pushes him away.
Day lands a big elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Syrowatka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Day.
Syrowatka in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jako Day dominated that round.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Syrowatka misses with a head kick.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but Syrowatka sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Syrowatka throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Day throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka lands a two punch combo.
Syrowatka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day half committed to a counter leg kick.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Syrowatka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Syrowatka.
Day is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Day blocks a head kick by Syrowatka.
Jako Day is winning the standup battle so far.
Decent striking displayed by Syrowatka there.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Syrowatka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syrowatka throws a lazy uppercut
and Day counters with a series of strikes. Syrowatka will be more careful next time no doubt.
Syrowatka misses with a hook.
Syrowatka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Syrowatka.
Day checks a low kick from Syrowatka.
Syrowatka misses with a straight left.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Syrowatka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jako Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syrowatkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
Syrowatka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day lands a nice shot that snaps Syrowatka's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Syrowatka. Those never looked like landing.
Syrowatka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
Day takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Day. That snapped Syrowatka's head back.
Day scores with a three punch combo!
Syrowatka slips a jab and a cross from Day.
As Day backs off Syrowatka throws a huge counter combo but Day manages to avoid it all.
Day blocks a jab.
Syrowatka tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Syrowatka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day jabs Syrowatka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Syrowatka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Day lands a nice looking body kick.
Day misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Syrowatka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Day closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Syrowatka did well to prevent Day getting side control.
Day lands strikes from half guard.
Day stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Syrowatka throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Day shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Syrowatka defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day swings for the body but Syrowatka moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Syrowatka misses.
Day slips a straight right by Syrowatka.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Syrowatka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Syrowatka throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Syrowatka manages to avoid it.
Day avoids the head kick by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Day.
Day will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Day throws a right and a left that both miss.
Syrowatka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Day dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Syrowatka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Day moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Syrowatka lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Artur Syrowatka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Syrowatka is just out of range.
Syrowatka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Day's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syrowatka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Day scrambles back to his feet.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Syrowatka misses with a body kick.
Day misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day throws a right and a left that Syrowatka avoids nicely.
Syrowatka throws a series of punches but Day moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syrowatka lands a nice looking body shot.
Syrowatka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Day.
Syrowatka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Jako Day has been cut.
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syrowatka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Day misses.
Syrowatka misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Syrowatka. That snapped Day's head back.
Day swings for the body but Syrowatka moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Day circles away quickly and effectively.
Day shoots in for a takedown but Syrowatka shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day blocks a jab.
Day misses with a lunging right hand
and Syrowatka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Syrowatka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Syrowatka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Syrowatka as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day lands with a thumping leg kick.
Syrowatka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Day misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Syrowatka. Those never looked like landing.
Day appears to be looking for a big counter.
Syrowatka throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
Artur Syrowatka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Syrowatka misses with a wild combination.
Donk. Day catches Syrowatka right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syrowatka ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Day looks to land a left hand but Syrowatka moved out of range nicely.
Day scores with a one two! Syrowatka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Syrowatka throws a body shot but no joy.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch but Syrowatka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Day throws a nice looking combination but Syrowatka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Syrowatka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Syrowatka misses with a few strikes there.
Syrowatka walks into a left hand.
Day misses with a combination
and Syrowatka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Day throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Syrowatka.
Syrowatka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Syrowatka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Syrowatka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Syrowatka tries to bum rush Day with a series of wild strikes but Day uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syrowatka.
Day takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Day dives in and grabs Syrowatka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Syrowatka pushes down on Day's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jako Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Syrowatka slams his shin into Day's torso.
Syrowatka ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Sloppy strikes from Syrowatka. Those never looked like landing.
Syrowatka takes one to the chin there.
Syrowatka throws a head kick but Day moves out of range.
Day throws a big counter combination but Syrowatka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Day misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artur Syrowatka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Syrowatka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Syrowatka!
Our winner, Artur Syrowatka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bertil Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Baroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bengtsson comes to the cage accompanied by Easy Does It - WILDSTREET . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
180 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bertil Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donald Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bengtsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baroni counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Baroni fails with a takedown attempt.
Baroni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Bengtsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bengtsson drops Baroni with a beautiful combination! Baroni stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bengtsson is looking for the KO!
Baroni is rocked!
It looks like Donald Baroni has been cut.
Baroni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Baroni is still on wobbly legs! Can Bengtsson finish him?
Baroni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bengtsson throws a hook but Baroni avoids it easily.
Baroni fails with a takedown attempt.
Bengtsson moves away from the strike by Baroni.
Bengtsson is looking for a counter combo.
Baroni seems to have recovered his senses.
Bengtsson lands a big uppercut and Baroni crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Baroni looks OK. Bengtsson waves Baroni back to his feet!
A swing and a miss from Baroni.
Bengtsson drops his hands momentarily and Baroni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bengtsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tayne's 4d3d3d3 Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bertil Bengtsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroni misses with a series of wild punches.
Bengtsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baroni.
Bengtsson is looking for a counter combo.
Baroni throws a right and a left that Bengtsson avoids nicely.
No luck for Baroni with that takedown attempt.
Bertil Bengtsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Baroni.
Bengtsson lands a big right hand that sends Baroni crashing to the mat! Bengtsson stays standing though and waves Baroni back to his feet!
Bengtsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Baroni counters with a shoot takedown. Bengtsson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bengtsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baroni's guard.
Baroni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bengtsson defends well.
Bengtsson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroni looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bengtsson is one step ahead there.
Bengtsson postures up and lands a big shot to Baroni's brow.
Bengtsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baroni controlling the position.
Bengtsson distracts Baroni with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Baroni working a defensive guard but Bengtsson passes into half guard.
Bengtsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Baroni keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroni works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bengtsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Baroni controls Bengtsson momentarily but Bengtsson frees himself.
Bengtsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Baroni pushes Bengtsson off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bengtsson misses with a body shot.
Bengtsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Baroni throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bengtsson to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Baroni misses.
Bengtsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baroni gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bengtsson.
Baroni lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bengtsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baroni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bengtsson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Baroni's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Bengtsson dives in looking to finish as Baroni flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Bengtsson's strikes! Bengtsson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Baroni's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Baroni was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertil Bengtsson!
Bertil Bengtsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adi Dassler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samran Mookjai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adi Dassler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samran Mookjai!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dassler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mookjai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mookjai is trying to control Dassler's posture but Dassler avoids it.
Dassler throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dassler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mookjai pushes Dassler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dassler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mookjai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler is trying to get an arm triangle but Mookjai is defending well.
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mookjai, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mookjai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dassler in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mookjai is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adi Dassler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nosyaj Rram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamoru Date (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rram might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Grace - You Don't Own Me ft. G-Eazy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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148 lbs
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160 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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nosyaj Rram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Mamoru Date!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Date slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Date clinches with his opponent.
Date is leaning against Rram and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Rram wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Rram avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
Date misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rram.
Date fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rram is trying to break the clinch but Date is controlling him.
Date lands with a light punch inside.
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Date is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rram.
Oooooh!!! Date has knocked Rram down with a huge combo! Date steps away and waves a wobbly Rram back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rram is rocked!
It looks like Nosyaj Rram has been cut.
Rram ducks into an uppercut from Date and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mamoru Date!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Von Magnaron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Kruglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Von Magnaron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnaron throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov tries to move into range but Magnaron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnaron misses with a takedown attempt
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Kruglov closes the distance and pushes Magnaron back into the cage.
Kruglov prevents a body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
Kruglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Magnaron is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magnaron.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
Kruglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kruglov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kruglov throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov lands a good knee to the midsection. Magnaron won't want to take too many of those.
Kruglov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magnaron is defending well for now.
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kruglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Kruglov misses with the head strike.
Kruglov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magnaron cracks Kruglov with a nice body shot.
Magnaron tries for a takedown but Kruglov manages to get underhooks.
I was talking to Magnaron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands with a short shot to the head.
Magnaron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
Kruglov letting Magnaron take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Magnaron avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Magnaron.
Kruglov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnaron's elbow.
Kruglov missing with knees to the body.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kruglov connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnaron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magnaron - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruglov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kruglov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kruglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Kruglov.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Kruglov.
Kruglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnaron controls his hands.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kruglov.
Magnaron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Magnaron moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Magnaron closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magnaron lands in his opponent's guard.
Kruglov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magnaron wants to control from the top but Kruglov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kruglov holds on and takes a little breather.
Kruglov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Magnaron is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
That's time! Magnaron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magnaron.
Kruglov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Anton Kruglov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but Magnaron blocks with his arms.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnaron avoiding damage as Kruglov throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Magnaron stalling in the clinch but Kruglov improves position.
Kruglov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a knee strike.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Magnaron.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnaron manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Magnaron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruglov is one step ahead there.
Magnaron keeping moving, preventing Kruglov from controlling successfully.
Magnaron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kruglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Kruglov wants to counter with a clinch but Magnaron pushes him away.
Magnaron throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnaron.
Decent striking displayed by Magnaron there.
Magnaron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Magnaron's head.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
It looked like Magnaron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Magnaron.
Kruglov digs a good body shot into Magnaron's ribs.
Magnaron throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Kruglov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anton Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Magnaron misses with a looping left.
Kruglov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magnaron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Magnaron is looking to counter punch.
Magnaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnaron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left lands for Magnaron.
Kruglov throws a combination that misses
and Magnaron counters with a straight right hand.
Magnaron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kruglov connects with a right hand. Magnaron shakes it off.
Magnaron moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Kruglov working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov lands a left hand.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kruglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kruglov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kruglov lands a shoulder strike.
Magnaron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Magnaron back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Kruglov misses with a knee to the head.
Magnaron tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Magnaron back against the cage.
Magnaron controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kruglov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A shot to the body from Magnaron misses
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magnaron misses with a looping left.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnaron counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnaron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Magnaron saw that one coming.
Magnaron moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Magnaron throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magnaron was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Magnaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magnaron at a distance.
Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Magnaron is out of range.
Magnaron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Magnaron's head.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Kruglov wants to counter with a clinch but Magnaron pushes him away.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnaron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruglov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magnaron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Magnaron lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov throws a hook but Magnaron blocks it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruglov. That snapped Magnaron's head back.
Anton Kruglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magnaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruglov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Magnaron.
Magnaron moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
Kruglov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Magnaron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Magnaron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Magnaron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Kruglov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruglov is looking to slow Magnaron down with leg kicks.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnaron cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magnaron misses with a wild combination.
Kruglov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot lands for Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Kruglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magnaron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magnaron scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kruglov wants it to stay on the feet.
Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes.
Magnaron lands a jab to the nose.
Magnaron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a combination
and Magnaron counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruglov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Magnaron is controlling him well.
Kruglov tries to buck Magnaron off but Magnaron is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron just content to control the position.
Kruglov looking for a sweep but Magnaron has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Magnaron tries to control but Kruglov wriggling away.
Magnaron controlling the position easily from mount.
Kruglov tries to hold on but Magnaron pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Von Magnaron did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruglov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Magnaron throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Magnaron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnaron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the body.
Kruglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magnaron counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the head.
Magnaron moves forwards but Kruglov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Magnaron blocks a low kick nicely.
Magnaron swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Magnaron is just out of range.
Magnaron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
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!
Magnaron scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaron is pressing down on Kruglov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kruglov is holding on for now.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruglov trying to control from the bottom.
Kruglov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kruglov is trying to stand back up but Magnaron is controlling him
Kruglov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kruglov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kruglov crunches a lovely knee into Magnaron's ribcage.
Magnaron cracks Kruglov with a nice body shot.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron is working for takedown but Kruglov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnaron lands a left hand.
Magnaron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnaron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magnaron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
A short uppercut from Magnaron.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnaron misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Magnaron lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kruglov backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kruglov obliges.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kruglov cracks Magnaron with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruglov lands with a left to the head.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Magnaron lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Magnaron works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magnaron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruglov.
Kruglov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magnaron has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Kruglov on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron misses with a body punch.
Magnaron works on Kruglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Magnaron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kruglov digs a right hand underneath Magnaron's ribcage. Magnaron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Kruglov has a couple of punches blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron leaning against his opponent.
Magnaron leaning against his opponent.
Kruglov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnarons head.
Magnaron stalling in the clinch but Kruglov improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anton Kruglov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Magnaron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kruglov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magnaron.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Kruglov cracks Magnaron with an open hand slap.
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruglov manages to avoid it.
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Magnaron's shoulder, as Magnaron tries to avoid the shot.
Magnaron is looking for a counter combo.
Magnaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnaron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov misses with a two punch combination.
Magnaron appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magnaron misses with a few strikes there.
Magnaron connects with a crisp jab.
Kruglov is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Magnaron counters with a stiff right hand.
Magnaron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruglov at a distance.
Kruglov swings for the body but Magnaron moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Magnaron misses the target.
A big right from Magnaron misses.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Magnaron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnaron feints and as Kruglov raises his hands in defense, Magnaron changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Magnaron overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kruglov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruglov keeping moving, preventing Magnaron from controlling successfully.
Kruglov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Von Magnaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnaron stopping the sweep attempt from Kruglov.
Kruglov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Magnaron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magnaron looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron.
A counter left hand to the body from Magnaron misses its target.
Magnaron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Magnaron there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut there from Magnaron.
Magnaron lands a jab to Kruglov's midsection.
Magnaron walks into a left hand.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Magnaron moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Magnaron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruglov lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Kruglov tries to counter with a clinch but Magnaron shakes him off and moves away.
Kruglov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Magnaron saw that one coming.
Kruglov lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Kruglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magnaron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov scores with a punch to the head.
Magnaron staying out of range there.
Magnaron throws the left hand but Kruglov avoids the punch easily.
Magnaron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Magnaron ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magnaron looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Magnarons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Von Magnaron.
I think Kruglov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:49
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Kruglov! Anton Kruglov retains his welterweight title!
Anton Kruglov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Aspen Springfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Romanow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Springfield comes to the cage accompanied by The Traditional Fools - Street Surfin'. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aspen Springfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Romanow!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Springfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanow throws out the jab.
Romanow digs a good body shot into Springfield's ribs.
Springfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romanow lands with an overhand left.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Romanow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Springfield finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springfield.
Springfield clinches.
Springfield blocks the elbow strike.
Springfield prevents a body shot from Romanow.
Romanow pushes off an throws an elbow but Springfield leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Romanow pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Springfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Springfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Springfield jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Romanow walks away with a smile on his face. Springfield gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
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!
Romanow misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Springfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Springfield is predictable there
and Romanow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Springfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Romanow's calf.
Springfield slips a straight right by Romanow.
A big left from Romanow misses.
Lars Romanow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Springfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Romanow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Springfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Romanow lands a really nice looking cross but Springfield seems unphased.
Springfield takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Springfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Romanow checks it well.
Romanow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Springfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Springfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romanow throws the left hand but Springfield avoids the punch easily.
Springfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Romanow there.
Romanow throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romanow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Romanow lands with a hook. Springfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Springfield.
Springfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Romanow throws a leg kick that is checked
and Springfield counters with a takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Romanow is trying to improve his position.
Springfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanow keeps working.
Romanow tries to bench press Springfield off him but Springfield keeps the position.
Springfield tries to score with some ground and pound. Romanow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Springfield working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Romanow is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow being controlled for a moment.
Springfield sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Romanow is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Romanow is trying to get back to half guard.
Springfield taking a breather here.
Springfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Romanow is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Springfield gets to mount! Romanow was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romanow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Romanow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Springfield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Springfield pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Romanow takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Springfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Romanow is squirming around, avoiding Springfield's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Romanow will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romanow lands a nice shot to the body.
Springfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanow lands a jab to Springfield's midsection.
Romanow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romanow looks to throw the jab but Springfield is out of range.
Springfield throws a front kick aimed at Romanow's knee but Romanow avoids it well.
Romanow raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Springfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Springfield walks into a jab.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Springfield throws a low kick, looking for Romanow's leg but Romanow calmly moves out of range.
Romanow bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Romanow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Springfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romanow misses with a body punch
and Springfield counters with a body kick that stops Romanow in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Romanow misses the target.
Romanow tries to bum rush Springfield with a series of wild strikes but Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romanow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Springfield manages to avoid it.
Romanow throws a jab when Springfield was well out of range.
Springfield throws a nice head kick!
Lars Romanow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanow misses with a wild combination.
Springfield tries to land a front kick but Romanow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow closes the distance and pushes Springfield back into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Springfield avoids a wild elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow is pushing Springfield up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Springfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield blocks a body shot from Romanow.
Romanow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springfield blocking some punches.
Springfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Romanow.
Romanow comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Romanow is leaning against Springfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Springfield dodges an elbow strike from Romanow.
Romanow is trying to stall.
Romanow lands a damaging elbow.
Romanow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Springfield fails to pull guard.
Springfield jumps guard.
Romanow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Springfield keeping moving, preventing Romanow from controlling successfully.
Springfield looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Romanow has picked Springfield up and slammed him! Springfield can't keep hold of the triangle and Romanow manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springfield wants to control but Romanow postures up.
Springfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Springfield is not content to let Romanow control the position.
Springfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romanow wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Springfield is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Springfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romanow just content to control the position.
Springfield tries to bench press Romanow off him but Romanow keeps the position.
Springfield manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romanow's best efforts.
Springfield trying to control here.
Romanow trying to control from half guard but Springfield is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Romanow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Romanow jabs at Springfield's body.
Romanow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Romanow scores with a jab. Springfield acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Romanow coming out on top.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
And Springfield counters with a quick kick to the body but Romanow blocks it.
Springfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Romanow throws out a loose jab but Springfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Springfield dodges the punch combination from Romanow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow throws the left hand but Springfield avoids the punch easily.
Springfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Romanow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Springfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow loads up on a big right hand but Springfield slips the punch.
Romanow misses with a hook.
Romanow throws a body kick that misses
and Springfield counters with a thumping low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Romanow.
Romanow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Romanow looks to score with a jab to the body but Springfield is just out of range.
Romanow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springfield's hands.
Springfield moves away from the strike by Romanow.
Romanow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romanow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romanow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Springfield on the side of the head.
Romanow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Springfield throws a quick counter kick to the body but Romanow avoids it.
Springfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Romanow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Springfield's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Springfield tries to score with a low kick but Romanow moves his leg out of the way.
Romanow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Romanow.
Springfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
Lars Romanow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Springfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Romanow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Springfield is out of range.
Romanow throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield counters with a body kick.
Romanow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Springfield counters with a leg kick.
Romanow lands a jab to the nose.
Springfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Springfield throws a leg kick but Romanow moved away.
Romanow throws a jab but it's blocked by Springfield.
Springfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Springfield fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow pushes Springfield away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Springfield gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Springfield trying to control the action but Romanow is working from the bottom.
Springfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Romanow rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Springfield's guard! Nice work there by Romanow!
Romanow is looking to pass into half guard but Springfield pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Springfield is in guard.
Springfield trying to control but Romanow is working from the bottom.
Springfield pushes down on Romanow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Springfield works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Romanow, who protects the arm well.
Springfield is looking to take a break and control but Romanow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romanow struggling a bit here.
Springfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Romanow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Springfield wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Romanow really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Springfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Romanow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Romanow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Springfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romanow.
Springfield slips a jab from Romanow.
Springfield drops down looking for a counter takedown but Romanow sprawls and moves away.
Romanow scores with a hook to the body. Springfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Romanow throws a big shot that misses.
Romanow swings widly with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a nice low kick that buckles Romanow's knee momentarily.
Romanow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Springfield.
Springfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romanow.
A big left from Romanow misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romanow lands a jab to the nose.
Springfield slips under a jab.
Romanow's corner calls for a 1-2. Romanow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Romanow dips to his left and cracks Springfield with an uppercut!
Springfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow cracks the inside of Springfield's front leg.
Springfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romanow tries to avoid it but Springfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romanow to the ground. Romanow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romanow misses with an uppercut. Springfield saw that one coming.
And Springfield counters with a quick kick to the body but Romanow blocks it.
Romanow wants to clinch up but Springfield keeps it at a distance.
Romanow misses with a body shot.
Springfield is looking to counter punch.
Romanow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Romanow throws a right hand that misses
and Springfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romanow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Springfield tries to counter with a takedown but Romanow is quick to defend against it.
Romanow throws a lazy uppercut
and Springfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Romanow blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Romanow misses its intended target.
Springfield tried to counter with a leg kick but Romanow avoided it.
Springfield avoids the body shot from Romanow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Romanow misses
and Springfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Springfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A low kick from Romanow misses
and Springfield counters with a big head kick but Romanow shrugs it off.
Springfield looking to score a takedown here. Romanow is defending well but Springfield drives through and ends up in Romanow's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springfield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Springfield stopping the sweep attempt from Romanow.
Springfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Romanow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanow looking for a sweep. Not yet Romanow, not yet.
Springfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romanow swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Springfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Aspen Springfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Springfield wants to control from the top but Romanow keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Romanow 's knee.
Springfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Romanow. Romanow obviously looking to wear him down.
Romanow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Romanow misses with a straight right.
Springfield takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Romanow misses with a lunging right hand
and Springfield counters with a solid body kick.
Romanow tries to clinch there but Springfield circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romanow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Springfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Springfield blocks an elbow strike.
Springfield slowing the pace effectively.
Romanow can't find room to land a body shot as Springfield controls the action.
Springfield working aggressively here.
Romanow struggles to land a body shot inside as Springfield controls his hands.
Romanow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Springfield's elbow.
Romanow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Springfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Romanow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Romanow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Romanow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Springfield blocks a body shot from Romanow.
Springfield keeps control of Romanow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romanow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Springfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Romanow to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Romanow dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Springfield fails with the takedown.
Romanow misses with a right hand
and Springfield counters with a good low kick that Romanow was not able to check.
A jab from Romanow misses.
Springfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Romanow throws out the jab.
Springfield throws a counter high kick but Romanow was just alert enough to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Springfield blocks the leg kick.
Springfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Romanow circles away.
A little jabbing left from Romanow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Springfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Romanow misses with a hook. Springfield ducked under it nicely.
Springfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Springfield crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Romanow - the referee stops the clock and Springfield gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Romanow. Springfield manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Romanow throws a leg kick which misses Springfield's front leg but catches the back leg as Springfield tries to avoid it.
Romanow lands a lovely overhand right.
Springfield throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romanow tests Springfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Romanow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Springfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Springfield misses with a kick to the body.
Romanow swings for the body but Springfield moves out of range.
Romanow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Springfield.
Springfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romanow.
Springfield tries to work over Romanow's front leg with a kick but Romanow checks it.
Springfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Romanow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Romanow missing with a left hand there. Springfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Springfield throws out a leg kick but Romanow moves out of range and Springfield only half commits.
Romanow throws a right hand that misses
and Springfield counters with a low kick, right behind Romanow 's knee.
Nice cross by Romanow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Springfield ducks under a wild hook from Romanow.
Springfield appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Romanow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Springfield motions for Romanow to come forward. Springfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romanow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Springfield is defended easily by Romanow.
Romanow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Springfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Romanow is able to avoid easily.
Springfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Romanow's hands.
Romanow looks to land a right hand but Springfield moved out of range.
Springfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lars Romanow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romanow throws a sloppy head kick and Springfield moves out of range easily.
Romanow clinches up with Springfield and pushes him back against the cage.
Springfield jumps guard but Romanow stands there with Springfield around his waist. Springfield gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aspen Springfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Springfield jumps into guard, dragging Romanow to the mat.
Romanow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Romanow trying to control the position from guard on top but Springfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aspen Springfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romanow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Springfield's guard.
Springfield trying to control from the bottom.
Romanow trying to pass the guard but Springfield defending well.
Romanow is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Springfield looking for submissions off his back.
Springfield slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Romanow sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanow wants to stand but Springfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Romanow content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Romanow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Romanow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Romanow! Lars Romanow retains his lightweight title!
Lars Romanow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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