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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Vince has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Vince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vince clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Vince creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Carl Williamson has been cut.
Williamson has Vince pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Vince manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williamson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williamson wants to take the fight to the mat but Vince manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Arnold Vince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Williamson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vince.
Williamson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williamson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Williamson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vince gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vince manages to break the clinch.
Vince has Williamson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vince scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vince prevents the takedown attempt.
Vince lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vince.
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!
Vince stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williamson looks winded!
Vince lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Vince.
Williamson is rocked!
Vince mutters something to Williamson before pushing him back against the ropes. As Williamson comes back towards him, Vince unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Williamson clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnold Vince!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heinrich Lange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock comes into the arena with I Wanna Rock blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Will Rock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heinrich Lange!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rock is looking to clinch but Lange is avoiding it.
Lange paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lange misses the shot to the body.
Rock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lange looks to land a left hand but Rock moved out of range nicely.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Lange misses.
Rock throws a jab but it's blocked by Lange.
Rock avoids the body shot from Lange.
Rock seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A leg kick checked by Rock.
Lange walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rock checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rock scores with a jab.
Lange tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lange throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lange swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lange steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rock. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lange throws a looping overhand right but Rock ducks down to avoid it.
Rock lands with an uppercut that bounces Lange off the ropes and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lange throws a leg kick but Rock checks it.
Rock misses the shot to the body.
Lange just misses with a punch to the body.
Lange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock connects with a right hand. Lange shakes it off.
Rock swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lange counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rock thinking.
Lange throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lange throws the left hand but Rock avoids the punch easily.
Lange moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Rock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rock lands a nice looking body shot.
Lange avoids the body shot from Rock.
Lange attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rock throws an overhand right that lands on Lange's shoulder, as Lange tries to avoid the shot.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Lange misses.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lange! But no joy.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Lange saw it coming and moves away.
Rock fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rock.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lange attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rock checks the leg kick.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock darts in and clinches Lange up against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Lange as the two fighters clinch.
Lange tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
Lange struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock trying to stall but Lange improves his position.
Lange lands with a right to the head.
Rock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lange lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rock or not.
Lange misses with some punches.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Lange has him pressed against the ropes.
Lange tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow.
Lange can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Lange.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rock misses with a punch to the body.
Rock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lange lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock misses with a punch on the inside.
Rock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Lange fails to land.
Lange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock lands with a right to the head.
Rock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Rock on the inside.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock scores with a shot to the side of Lange's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rock.
Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lange walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left lands for Lange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lange misses with a low kick.
Lange throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lange.
Rock tries to work over Lange's front leg with a kick but Lange checks it.
Lange throws an overhand right that lands on Rock's shoulder, as Rock tries to avoid the shot.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lange throws out the jab.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lange.
Lange takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lange takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Rock moves out of range of the strikes.
Lange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lange connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lange swings for the body but Rock moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heinrich Lange will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Lange walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rock.
Heinrich Lange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rock misses with a hook.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Lange pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Lange settles back down.
Rock misses with a few strikes there.
Lange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rock.
Lange throws out a loose jab but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lange misses with a hook
and Rock counters with an outside leg kick.
Lange misses with a low kick.
Rock slips a jab from Lange.
Lange misses with a body shot
and Rock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Rock.
Rock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lange.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lange.
Rock takes a swing at Lange's ribcage but misses.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Lange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Rock.
Heinrich Lange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Rock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lange, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock.
Lange throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lange lands with a light punch inside.
Rock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lange swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lange blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lange lands a nice shot to the body.
Rock tries to stall but Lange uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Rock blocks a body shot from Lange.
Lange is working Rock over against the ropes.
Lange scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lange.
Lange tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Lange back against the ropes.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Lange.
Lange lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Lange fails to land.
Lange gets through Rock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Lange blocks a body shot from Rock.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rock prevents a body shot from Lange.
Lange misses with some punches.
Rock is trying to maintain a safe position but Lange gets an underhook and turns Rock into the ropes.
Lange misses with the head strike.
Lange lands an uppercut.
Lange swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Lange.
Rock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langes head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lange throws a head punch that misses.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lange lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lange as Rock tries to tie him up.
Rock lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Rock fails to land.
Lange lands a right hand.
Rock lands with a left to the head.
Heinrich Lange seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Lange misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lange goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lange misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rock misses with the head strike.
Lange lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock lands a shot to the body.
Rock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lange is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lange swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lange fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Rock.
Rock cracks Lange with a nice body shot.
Rock lands a right hand.
Rock blocks an uppercut.
Lange tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
A hook to the body from Rock.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rock.
Lange working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Will Rock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rock misses with a body kick.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock thuds a left hand into Lange's body.
Lange tries to score with a low kick but Rock moves his leg out of the way.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lange.
Rock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rock was well out of range. Poor timing from Lange.
Lange lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Lange misses its intended target.
Rock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lange manages to circle out of the way.
Lange takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Lange.
Rock lands a head kick!
Lange throws a low kick, looking for Rock's leg but Rock calmly moves out of range.
Rock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lange checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lange tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
Rock tries to land a leg kick but Lange saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock checks a low kick from Lange.
Lange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock throws an off balance right hand
and Lange counters with a nice uppercut.
Lange misses the jab.
Rock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lange takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rock is looking to land body kicks.
Rock connects with a body shot.
Lange takes one to the chin there.
A punch combination from Lange misses.
Lange lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rock's sensitive parts.
Rock on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lange pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rock tries to counter by clinching up but Lange breaks away and moves out of range.
Rock lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock throws a push kick but Lange slaps the foot to one side.
Rock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lange throws out the jab.
Lange misses with a looping right.
Lange wants to land a leg kick but Rock is out of range.
Lange 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.
Rock cracks Lange with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lange looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range.
Rock takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lange takes a swing at Rock's ribcage but misses.
Lange throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lange.
Lange throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lange scoring well with a low kick there.
Lange throws a leg kick but Rock moved away.
Lange throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lange will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rock looks to land a left hand but Lange moved out of range nicely.
Rock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rock scores with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Rock.
Rock catches Lange with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rock connects with a leg kick. Lange looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice jab there from Rock.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lange missing with a left hand there. Rock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lange on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lange checks the leg kick.
Rock checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lange, right into the meat.
A slow jab from Rock misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lange.
Lange throws a hook but Rock avoids it easily.
Rock tries to land a front kick but Lange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lange.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rock.
Lange avoids the body shot from Rock.
Rock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rock misses with a low kick.
Lange doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lange thumps Rock with a low kick.
Rock lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Rock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Will Rock!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Will Rock!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Will Rock!
Will Rock wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Will Rock thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kane Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Affe Vanhanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanhanen has chosen Hoop as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kane Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Affe Vanhanen!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanfield shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vanhanen eats them both and turns towards Stanfield to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kane Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanhanen lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanhanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stanfield.
Vanhanen ducks under a wild hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stanfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Vanhanen moves out of range.
A nice side step and Vanhanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vanhanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanfield throws a lazy right hand but Vanhanen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A clash of legs there as Vanhanen blocks the low kick.
Stanfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stanfield throws a front kick that sends Vanhanen stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield throws a lazy head kick
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Vanhanen saw that one coming.
Stanfield ducks right into an uppercut from Vanhanen.
It looks like Kane Stanfield has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stanfield looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanfield throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a straight right hand.
Stanfield misses with a hook
and Vanhanen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vanhanen throws a looping overhand right but Stanfield ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Stanfield wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stanfield listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanhanen closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen effectively controlling the action here.
Stanfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanhanen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield taking a breather.
Vanhanen blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanfield.
Stanfield can't find room to land a body shot as Vanhanen controls the action.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Stanfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Stanfield misses with the head strike.
Vanhanen tries a body shot but Stanfield blocks it.
Vanhanen misses with some punches.
Vanhanen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stanfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vanhanen or not.
Stanfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vanhanen up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Vanhanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen tries to break the clinch but Stanfield is controlling the position.
Vanhanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vanhanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield has a couple of punches blocked by Vanhanen.
Vanhanen blocks an uppercut.
Vanhanen manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanfield.
Vanhanen throws a hook but Stanfield blocks it.
Stanfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield feints a jab promting Vanhanen to slip. Stanfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vanhanen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Vanhanen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that Vanhanen avoids nicely.
Vanhanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stanfield throws a big counter combination but Vanhanen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stanfield tries to bum rush Vanhanen with a series of wild strikes but Vanhanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stanfield feints and then cracks Vanhanen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vanhanen down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stanfield misses with a few strikes there.
Vanhanen lands a head shot.
Stanfield throws an overhand right that lands on Vanhanen's shoulder, as Vanhanen tries to avoid the shot.
Vanhanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vanhanen scores with the left hand. Stanfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanfield clobbers Vanhanen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Vanhanen saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Stanfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kane Stanfield's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stanfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vanhanen's sensitive parts.
Stanfield throws a jab when Vanhanen was well out of range.
A head kick by Stanfield misses
and Vanhanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanfield thinking.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
Vanhanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Vanhanen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stanfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch lands to the side of Vanhanen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vanhanen misses with a body shot.
Stanfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stanfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Vanhanen should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanhanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanfield pushes Vanhanen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vanhanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vanhanen is trying to pull guard but Stanfield has him pressed against the ropes.
Kane Stanfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stanfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Vanhanen controls his hands.
Stanfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Vanhanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Vanhanen moves out of range easily.
Vanhanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
Stanfield throws a leg kick but Vanhanen checks it.
Vanhanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanhanen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vanhanen misses with an uppercut. Stanfield saw that one coming.
Stanfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kane Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Vanhanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stanfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands with an overhand left.
Stanfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vanhanen's calf.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stanfield ducks right into an uppercut from Vanhanen.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
Vanhanen throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stanfield throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vanhanen's head.
Vanhanen looks to land a right hand but Stanfield moved out of range.
Vanhanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanfield.
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanhanen can do to turn this around?
Stanfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vanhanen takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Stanfield.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen stuns Stanfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vanhanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanfield clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Stanfield.
Vanhanen wants to break free but Stanfield has control.
A short right from Stanfield.
Vanhanen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vanhanen slips under a jab.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanhanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Vanhanen misses its intended target.
Vanhanen lands with a right hand.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stanfield misses with a low kick.
Vanhanen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stanfield misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vanhanen! But no joy.
Stanfield connects with a leg kick. Vanhanen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vanhanen swings for the body but Stanfield moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Stanfield - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Stanfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kane Stanfield's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vanhanen lands with an overhand left.
Stanfield throws a body kick that misses.
Stanfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield catches Vanhanen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
Stanfield ducks right into an uppercut from Vanhanen.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut. Vanhanen saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Vanhanen misses.
Vanhanen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Vanhanen's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses.
Stanfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield misses with a looping left.
Vanhanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vanhanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanhanen tests Stanfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanfield throws an off balance right hand
and Vanhanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane Stanfield's cut is getting worse.
Stanfield throws a front kick aimed at Vanhanen's knee but Vanhanen avoids it well.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
Vanhanen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stanfield. Stanfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Stanfield lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stanfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Vanhanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanhanen.
Vanhanen scores with a jab.
Stanfield is rocked!
Nice cross by Stanfield.
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Vanhanen circles away.
Vanhanen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stanfield seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vanhanen throws out a counter right but Stanfield avoids it with no problem.
Vanhanen misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield slips a jab from Vanhanen.
Stanfield feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stanfield ducks under a wild hook from Vanhanen.
Stanfield is looking to chop away at Vanhanen's legs.
Affe Vanhanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanfield throws a solid leg kick but Vanhanen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stanfield.
Stanfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stanfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanhanen.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses
and Vanhanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Stanfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanhanen doesn't seem phased though.
Vanhanen sends Stanfield crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vanhanen is motioning to the referee to let Stanfield up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanhanen throws an overhand right that lands on Stanfield's shoulder, as Stanfield tries to avoid the shot.
Stanfield glances at the clock... BAM! Vanhanen nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Stanfield crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Stanfield is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Affe Vanhanen!
In his post fight interview, Affe Vanhanen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rosco Ladd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosco Ladd had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rosco Ladd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladd connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ladd lands a right hook to the body.
Ladd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Quinn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Quinn throws a sloppy body shot
and Ladd counters with a stiff right hand.
Ladd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ladd stuns Quinn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Quinn shoots in looking for a takedown but Ladd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quinn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ladd lands with an overhand left.
Ladd scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quinn ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quinn manages to avoid it.
Ladd stuffs the takedown.
Ladd looks to throw the jab but Quinn is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rosco Ladd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ladd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Quinn at a distance.
Quinn drops his hands momentarily and Ladd takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Ladd misses.
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ladd swings for the body but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rosco Ladd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ladd tries to bum rush Quinn with a series of wild strikes but Quinn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ladd feints a jab promting Quinn to slip. Ladd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quinn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Quinn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ladd.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ladd.
A countering left hand to the body from Quinn misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd lands a glancing blow to the side of Quinn's head.
Ladd throws a poor cross that misses
and Quinn counters with a shoot takedown. Ladd fights it but they end up in guard.
Ladd pulls Quinn in close to prevent any damage.
Ladd looking for a sweep. Not yet Ladd, not yet.
Ladd controlling the position.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Ladd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quinn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladd has control of Quinn's left arm, preventing Quinn from doing any damage.
Quinn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ladd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Quinn, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is looking for a triangle but Ladd pushes his legs off easily.
Ladd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ladd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Ladd.
Quinn shoots in and bounces Ladd off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Ladd is pulling down on Quinn's head to control his posture.
Ladd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quinn's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladd trying to control but Quinn is working from the bottom.
Ladd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Quinn is proving hard to escape from.
Ladd tries to free his leg and advance position but Quinn is retaining full guard.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Ladd from controlling successfully.
Ladd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ladd wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Quinn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ladd jabs Quinn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ladd misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Ladd does no damage.
Quinn feints a counter leg kick.
Ladd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ladd lands a nice looking body shot.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Ladd misses with a two punch combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Quinn misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Ladd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ladd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quinn can do to turn this around?
Quinn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ladd misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd cracks Quinn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Quinn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Quinn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosco Ladd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosco Ladd is winning the standup battle so far.
Quinn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Ladd works Quinn's body with a nice hook.
Ladd misses the body punch
and Quinn counters with a low kick, right behind Ladd 's knee.
Ladd thuds his right hand into Quinn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Quinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ladd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd throws a body punch but Quinn moves out of range.
Quinn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ladd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ladd lands a really nice looking cross but Quinn seems unphased.
Ladd throws a looping overhand right but Quinn ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Quinn walks into a stiff left hand from Ladd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ladd.
A jab from Ladd finds it's way through Quinn's defenses.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd misses with a series of wild punches.
Quinn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ladd closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ladd jabs Quinn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Quinn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ladd rather than just go for the knockout.
Ladd scores with a sloppy right hand. Quinn should have avoided that one.
Ladd feints a jab promting Quinn to slip. Ladd then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Quinn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Quinn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ladd but Ladd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ladd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Quinn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ladd to counter with a crisp jab.
Rosco Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Quinn.
Quinn throws an off balance right hand
and Ladd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quinn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rosco Ladd dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ladd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ladd lands with a nice combination. Quinn backs away looking to recover.
Ladd looks to score with a jab to the body but Quinn is just out of range.
Quinn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Quinn shoots and misses
and Ladd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Quinn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ladd.
Ladd catches Quinn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot by Ladd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ladd, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd misses with a hook to the body
and Quinn counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Quinn.
Ladd kicks Quinn off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ladd connects with the punch.
Ladd wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ladd thuds a left hand into Quinn's body.
Ladd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Quinn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd misses with a double jab.
Quinn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ladd with a body shot.
Quinn shoots in for a takedown but Ladd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ladd throws a big counter combination but Quinn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Quinn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quinn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ladd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Ladd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rosco Ladd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Quinn.
Ladd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ladd.
Quinn moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Quinn misses.
Ladd lands a nice looking body shot.
Ladd scores with a body shot.
Quinn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ladd takes a swing at Quinn's ribcage but misses.
Ladd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Quinn.
A countering left hand to the body from Quinn misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladd lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Ladd.
Ladd scores with a nice strike.
Ladd throws an overhand right that lands on Quinn's shoulder, as Quinn tries to avoid the shot.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Quinn closes the distance and clinches up with Ladd, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes Ladd against the ropes but Ladd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ladd connects with a body shot that sends Quinn's belly button to the back.
Ladd lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ladd.
Quinn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ladd!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ladd connects with a body shot.
Rosco Ladd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ladd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quinn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ladd lands a jab to Quinn's midsection.
Jack Quinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Ladd misses.
Quinn is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Quinn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ladd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ladd misses with a wild combination.
Ladd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rosco Ladd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ladd 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rosco Ladd!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Rosco Ladd!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Rosco Ladd!
Rosco Ladd wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cisowianka Naleczowianka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erikson has chosen Into Battle - Ensiferum as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cisowianka Naleczowianka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naleczowianka throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
Naleczowianka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses the jab.
Naleczowianka slips a jab from Erikson .
A head kick by Naleczowianka misses
and Erikson counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a push kick but Erikson slaps the foot to one side.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Naleczowianka misses the body punch
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Cisowianka Naleczowianka has been cut.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Erikson defending well as Naleczowianka loads up on a big left hand.
Erikson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naleczowianka was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Naleczowianka takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naleczowianka connects with a solid leg kick.
Erikson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Naleczowianka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naleczowianka throws a counter high kick but Erikson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick but Erikson moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Erikson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naleczowianka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naleczowianka connects with a high kick.
Naleczowianka dodges the punch combination from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Naleczowianka is looking to counter punch.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naleczowianka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Naleczowianka finds it's way through Erikson 's defenses.
Naleczowianka misses with a kick to the body.
Naleczowianka moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Naleczowianka connects with a right hand. Erikson shakes it off.
Naleczowianka lands a nice looking body shot.
Naleczowianka lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Naleczowianka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naleczowianka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Naleczowianka ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka slips under a jab from Erikson .
Naleczowianka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erikson lands a jab to Naleczowianka's midsection.
Erikson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Naleczowianka with a body shot.
Naleczowianka misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Erikson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a hook. Naleczowianka ducked under it nicely.
Naleczowianka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Naleczowianka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Naleczowianka throws a lazy body kick
and Erikson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Erikson misses.
Naleczowianka misses with a body kick.
Naleczowianka smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Naleczowianka has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Erikson takes a swing at Naleczowianka's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson punishes Naleczowianka's body with a nice straight punch.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Naleczowianka.
Erikson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naleczowianka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Erikson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Naleczowianka.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson thuds a left hand into Naleczowianka's body.
Erikson misses with a hook
and Naleczowianka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Naleczowianka scores with a head kick.
Naleczowianka lands with an uppercut that bounces Erikson off the ropes and back into range.
Naleczowianka tries a head kick but it misses.
Naleczowianka avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Naleczowianka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Naleczowianka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Naleczowianka throws a counter high kick but Erikson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Erikson throws a body shot but no joy.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Naleczowianka moves away and avoids it.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson walks into a straight right hand from Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Naleczowianka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naleczowianka.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Naleczowianka slips under a jab.
Erikson slips a straight right by Naleczowianka.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson connects with a right hand. Naleczowianka shakes it off.
Naleczowianka misses with a straight left.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses.
Good shot there by Erikson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cisowianka Naleczowianka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Naleczowianka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka throws a nice head kick!
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naleczowianka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naleczowianka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Naleczowianka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Erikson clinches up against the ropes.
Naleczowianka tries to break free but Erikson pushes him back against the ropes.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Erikson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Naleczowianka's elbow.
Erikson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naleczowianka wants to break free but Erikson has control.
Naleczowianka wants to get back to striking at distance but Erikson won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Erikson as the two fighters clinch.
Naleczowianka is trying to push Erikson away but Erikson has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naleczowianka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Naleczowianka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erikson .
Naleczowianka with a hook.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Erikson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Naleczowianka lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Naleczowianka. That snapped Erikson 's head back.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Erikson throws a shot to the body.
Erikson misses with a hook.
Erikson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka is winning the standup battle so far.
Naleczowianka is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Erikson sizes up Naleczowianka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Naleczowianka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Erikson misses.
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Erikson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naleczowianka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Erikson scores with a sloppy right hand. Naleczowianka should have avoided that one.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Naleczowianka throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Erikson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Naleczowianka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Naleczowianka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Erikson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Naleczowianka throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Naleczowianka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naleczowianka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Naleczowianka misses.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson throws the left hand but Naleczowianka avoids the punch easily.
Naleczowianka cracks Erikson with a good jab.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naleczowianka stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice cross by Erikson .
The crowd cheers as Erikson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naleczowianka doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Erikson as he connects with a hook.
Naleczowianka throws a wild body kick that Erikson sees coming a mile off.
Erikson throws a jab when Naleczowianka was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Erikson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Naleczowianka - the referee stops the clock and Erikson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Naleczowianka. Erikson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Erikson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Erikson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naleczowianka. Naleczowianka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Naleczowianka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naleczowianka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good shot there by Naleczowianka.
Naleczowianka misses with a few strikes there.
Oooooh!!! Erikson has knocked Naleczowianka down with a huge combo! Erikson steps away and waves a wobbly Naleczowianka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Naleczowianka is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson clinches up with Naleczowianka and pushes him back against the ropes.
Oh Naleczowianka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson throws a punch but it's blocked by Naleczowianka.
A short right from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a punch on the inside.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Naleczowianka.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Naleczowianka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Erikson swings wildly with an uppercut but Naleczowianka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Naleczowianka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Naleczowianka seems to have got his legs back now.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson has a couple of punches blocked by Naleczowianka.
Erikson misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Naleczowianka avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Erikson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cisowianka Naleczowianka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Erikson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Erikson blocks a head kick by Naleczowianka.
Erikson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Naleczowianka with a body shot.
Erikson throws a nice looking combination but Naleczowianka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Naleczowianka misses
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naleczowianka is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Erikson lands a head shot.
Naleczowianka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Naleczowianka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naleczowianka throws out the jab.
Naleczowianka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Erikson .
Naleczowianka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Erikson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Naleczowianka looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson is still on wobbly legs! Can Naleczowianka finish him?
Naleczowianka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Erikson slips under a jab.
Erikson seems to have recovered his senses.
Naleczowianka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Naleczowianka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Naleczowianka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erikson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson throws the left hand but Naleczowianka avoids the punch easily.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Naleczowianka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naleczowianka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Erikson 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Erikson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Naleczowianka swats away the attempt to clinch by Erikson .
Erikson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNaleczowianka.
Naleczowianka slips under a jab.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Naleczowianka moves away and avoids it.
Naleczowianka throwing a counter right hand but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Naleczowianka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Erikson .
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Naleczowianka.
Erikson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Erikson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Naleczowianka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Naleczowianka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Erikson 's corner calls for a 1-2. Erikson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Naleczowianka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erikson .
Cisowianka Naleczowianka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka dips to his left and cracks Erikson with an uppercut!
Naleczowianka lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson moves out of range of the strikes.
Erikson moves out of range as Naleczowianka throws a body kick.
Erikson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Naleczowianka misses with an uppercut. Erikson saw that one coming.
Naleczowianka lunges at Erikson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Erikson 's hand.
Naleczowianka tries to keep at a distance but Erikson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Naleczowianka blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka is trying to pull guard but Erikson has him pressed against the ropes.
Erikson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Naleczowianka seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Erikson can turn it around.
Erikson gets through Naleczowianka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Erikson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson gets through Naleczowianka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Naleczowianka.
Erikson misses with some punches.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naleczowianka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Erikson lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Naleczowianka.
Erikson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Erikson connects with a single shot there.
Erikson drops Naleczowianka with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Naleczowianka! Erikson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leif Erikson !
A very excited looking Leif Erikson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savitaipale comes to the ring accompanied by Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Roberts has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savitaipale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Max Roberts has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roberts. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts slips under a jab.
Savitaipale misses the shot to the body.
Roberts on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roberts scores with a head kick. Savitaipale tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a right hand to the side of the head.
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Savitaipale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've been hearing reports that Savitaipale has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Savitaipale looks to score with a jab to the body but Roberts is just out of range.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Roberts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale misses with a hook. Roberts ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale scores with a jab. Roberts acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savitaipale lands a nice shot that snaps Roberts's head back.
Roberts is rocked!
Savitaipale misses the jab.
Roberts lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Savitaipale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberts now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Savitaipale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roberts.
Savitaipale looks for a takedown but Roberts sprawls well.
Roberts flicks out a counter leg kick but Savitaipale steps away.
A jab lands there for Savitaipale.
Roberts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savitaipale moves away.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Roberts moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale misses with a looping left.
Roberts let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Roberts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale works the jab nicely.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Savitaipale finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savitaipale misses with a body shot.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Roberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Roberts.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut. Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts throws a counter combo.
Savitaipale is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Savitaipale throws a poor cross that misses
and Roberts counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Savitaipale thinking.
Roberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into Roberts's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savitaipale trying to control the position from guard on top but Roberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Savitaipale accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Savitaipale loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale throws a big elbow that misses.
Savitaipale 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.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roberts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roberts is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Savitaipale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roberts works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale throws a big shot that misses.
Roberts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savitaipale connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savitaipale. Roberts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roberts appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Savitaipale fails with a takedown attempt.
As Savitaipale backs off Roberts throws a huge counter combo but Savitaipale manages to avoid it all.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut.
Roberts throws a jab when Savitaipale was well out of range.
Roberts moves out of range as Savitaipale strikes.
Roberts throws a body punch but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Roberts looks to land a body kick but Savitaipale moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Savitaipale throws a body shot but no joy.
Roberts uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savitaipale.
Roberts throws a fast counter high kick but Savitaipale manages to duck under it in time.
Savitaipale misses with a left hand
and Roberts counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Savitaipale rather than just go for the knockout.
Roberts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savitaipale closes the distance and clinches.
Savitaipale jumps guard but Roberts turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savitaipale has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Roberts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Savitaipale misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roberts uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savitaipale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savitaipale darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savitaipale looks to land a right hand but Roberts moved out of range.
Savitaipale swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savitaipale fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale gets the takedown into side control.
Savitaipale misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Roberts is working to avoid the ground and pound but Savitaipale connects with a decent elbow.
Roberts is trying to control Savitaipale's posture but Savitaipale avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Roberts taking punishment in the form of punches.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound but Roberts is defending the strikes.
Savitaipale throws an elbow but Roberts slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale lands an elbow.
Savitaipale tries for a kimura but Roberts is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts defending against the ground and pound.
Savitaipale cracks Roberts with a big elbow.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale 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.
The strikes coming from Savitaipale are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Savitaipale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Savitaipale scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale looks up at the clock and then as Roberts takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Savitaipale smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Savitaipale landing strikes.
Check out the look on Savitaipale's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Savitaipale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Roberts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Savitaipale tries to score with some ground and pound. Roberts controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Savitaipale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roberts is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roberts dodges the ground and pound from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Roberts pushes Savitaipale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Savitaipale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Savitaipale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale lands a decent elbow from side control.
Savitaipale landing strikes.
Roberts is not content to let Savitaipale control the position.
Savitaipale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Roberts has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Savitaipale but great work by Roberts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savitaipale tries to buck Roberts off but Roberts is having none of it.
Savitaipale tries to control but Roberts manages to take his back.
I really don't envy Savitaipale right now.
Savitaipale turns into Roberts and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Roberts's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Savitaipale misses.
Savitaipale looks to throw the jab but Roberts is out of range.
Roberts will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savitaipale slips under a jab from Roberts.
Roberts swings for the body but Savitaipale moves out of range.
Roberts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savitaipale shoots and misses
and Roberts counters with a stiff right hand.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savitaipale staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Savitaipale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Roberts is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Savitaipale with a body shot.
Roberts's corner calls for a 1-2. Roberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savitaipale lands a nice looking body shot.
Savitaipale scores with a hook to the body. Roberts takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Savitaipale throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a hook. Savitaipale ducked under it nicely.
Savitaipale missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savitaipale stuns Roberts with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roberts walks into a jab.
Savitaipale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
Savitaipale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Savitaipale misses its intended target.
Savitaipale misses with an uppercut
enabling Roberts to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts misses with a looping right.
Max Roberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale digs a good body shot into Roberts's ribs.
Roberts connects with a jab.
Savitaipale misses with a straight right.
Savitaipale throws a right hand that misses
and Roberts counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Savitaipale working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savitaipale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savitaipale is working Roberts over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts looking to control.
Savitaipale trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Savitaipale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roberts's head.
Roberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Savitaipale is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roberts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roberts has escaped and now he's on top!
Savitaipale is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Savitaipale is looking to stall here but Roberts recovers full guard.
Savitaipale throws a big right hand that misses.
Max Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale postures up and lands a big shot to Roberts's brow.
Savitaipale passes Roberts's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Savitaipale slips a nice elbow through Roberts's hands, connecting with Roberts's forehead.
Savitaipale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Savitaipale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Savitaipale lands a nice short elbow.
Savitaipale trying to control from half guard but Roberts is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atte Savitaipale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Savitaipale 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale wins by unanimous decision!
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Booth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Kravac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Booth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Booth's waist but Booth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kravac off to one side.
Kravac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Booth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kravac somewhat.
Samuel Kravac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Booth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kravac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Booth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
William Booth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Kravac.
Booth throws a hook to the side of Kravac's head but Kravac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Booth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kravac.
Booth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kravac.
Booth lands a slapping body shot.
Booth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booth rushes Kravac and presses him up against the ropes.
Booth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Booth on the inside.
Booth pushes Kravac back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booth is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kravac is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Booth to the mat. Booth regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Booth trying to control the position here.
Kravac drops back looking for a leg! Booth is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Booth manages to kick Kravac off! Kravac jumps back into Booth's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kravac stopping the sweep attempt from Booth.
Kravac won't allow Booth to get back to his feet.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kravac trying to control but Booth is working from the bottom.
Booth managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kravac in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kravac slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kravac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kravac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Booth on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booth tries to get out of the position.
Booth tries to improve position but can't.
Kravac tries for a kimura but Booth is defending well.
Booth tries to buck Kravac off but Kravac is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kravac advances to full mount.
Kravac lands a couple of good shots and Booth has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kravac is looking for the choke from the back position but Booth is controlling his hands well.
Booth wants to get back to his feet.
Kravac is hanging on to Booth's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Kravac on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Booth is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kravac is punishing Booth with some ground and pound.
Booth preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kravac.
Booth defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kravac's arms.
Booth is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Booth tries to roll but Kravac sticks to his back.
Kravac working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kravac has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kravac controlling well, preventing Booth from escaping the position.
Kravac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kravac avoiding Booth 's attempts to control his hands.
Kravac is working for a rear naked choke. Booth is not defending it well and Kravac has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Booth refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Booth's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Samuel Kravac!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gale Snoats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gale Snoats has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gale Snoats!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker scores with a decent looking hook.
Bunker checks the leg kick.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bunker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bunker throws out a counter right but Snoats avoids it with no problem.
Snoats looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snoats scores with a nice right hand.
Bunker misses with a leg kick.
Snoats blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Snoats missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bunker connects with a single shot there.
Bunker lands a front kick.
Bunker tries a head kick but it misses.
Snoats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've been informed that Bunker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Snoats checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Snoats.
Snoats steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Bunker takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker motions for Snoats to come forward. Bunker throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bunker blocks a leg kick.
Snoats swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
Bunker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoats misses with a jab to the body
and Bunker counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
Snoats turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snoats uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bunker.
Snoats looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Bunker throws a body shot but no joy.
Bunker clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Snoats.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Bunker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Bunker lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snoats tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker tries to work over Snoats's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats lands a right hand.
Bunker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Bunker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snoats blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Snoats scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bunker's elbow.
Snoats blocks an uppercut.
Snoats lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snoats lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunker.
Bunker is working Snoats over against the ropes.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bunker pushes Snoats back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker misses with the head strike.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snoats.
A nice left hand lands by Snoats.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snoats lands an uppercut.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoats tries to work over Bunker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bunker is trying to maintain a safe position but Snoats gets an underhook and turns Bunker into the ropes.
Snoats lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snoats goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker blocking some punches.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Snoats.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats misses with some punches.
Snoats takes a shot to the head.
Snoats has a couple of punches blocked by Bunker.
Snoats misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snoats struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Snoats lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bunker backwards.
Bunker presses Snoats against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gale Snoats will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snoats's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunker tries to clinch up but Snoats circles away and keeps his distance.
Bunker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Snoats swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snoats throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snoats blocks a head kick by Bunker.
Bunker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bunker thumps Snoats with a low kick.
Snoats is looking to score with low kicks.
Bunker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snoats looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Snoats catches Bunker right on the button with a cross.
Snoats connects with a single shot there.
Snoats misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snoats. Bunker shrugs it off though.
Bunker dodges the punch combination from Snoats.
Bunker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker is looking to chop away at Snoats's legs.
Bunker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snoats throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bunker counters with a nice body shot.
Bunker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bunker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bunker moves out of range as Snoats strikes.
Bunker stuns Snoats with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Bunker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Bunker misses.
Snoats swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunker counters by moving into the clinch.
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats can't find room to land a body shot as Bunker controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Snoats.
Snoats misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bunker tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bunker.
Bunker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Bunker swings wildly with an uppercut but Snoats uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Snoats.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snoatss head.
Bunker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snoats tries to throw a body punch but Bunker avoids it by throwing Snoats back against the ropes.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker misses with some punches.
Snoats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snoats lands a right hand.
Bunker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snoats.
Bunker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snoats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snoats has Bunker pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Snoats pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Bunker tumbling to the mat - Snoats dives into Bunker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunker keeping full guard, as Snoats tries to pass.
Snoats preventing the sweep.
Bunker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snoats looking to sit in guard and control but Bunker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bunker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bunker has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bunker trying to control but Snoats is working from the bottom.
Snoats is looking for a triangle but Bunker pushes his legs off easily.
Bunker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Snoats looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bunker is defending well. Snoats quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bunker has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Snoats celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Gale Snoats 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Gil Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Vilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacobson comes to the ring accompanied by Over, Under, Sideways, Down. Vilson has chosen Haiti Voodoo Music as his entrance music. Junior Vilson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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157 lbs
12 - 1 - 1 |
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182 cm
23
157 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Jacobson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Jacobson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jacobson 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 Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vilson jabs at Jacobson's body.
Jacobson lands a leg kick that knocks Vilson off balance momentarily.
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson defending well as Jacobson loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobson slips a straight right by Vilson.
And Jacobson counters with a quick kick to the body but Vilson blocks it.
Jacobson swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Jacobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jacobson backs up against the ropes.
Jacobson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
Jacobson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Jacobson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jacobson.
Jacobson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jacobson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jacobson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jacobson misses with a hook. Vilson ducked under it nicely.
Jacobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vilson.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jacobson. That did some damage!
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vilson lands a nice looking body kick.
Jacobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson misses with a low kick.
Vilson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jacobson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacobson to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Jacobson misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vilson.
Jacobson checks a leg kick.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Vilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jacobson's head.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
Jacobson throws a wild body kick that Vilson sees coming a mile off.
Jacobson slips under a jab.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Jacobson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jacobson swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.
Vilson misses with a low kick as Jacobson jumps back.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vilson.
Vilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jacobson on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vilson connects with a body shot that sends Jacobson's belly button to the back.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at Jacobson's knee but Jacobson avoids it well.
Jacobson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Jacobson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Vilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jacobson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Some wild striking there from Vilson.
Vilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson thuds a left hand into Jacobson's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Vilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacobson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vilson.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jacobson pushes Vilson away with a front kick.
Vilson swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vilson scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson misses with an uppercut. Jacobson saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jacobson to counter with a crisp jab.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jacobson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
Junior Vilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as Jacobson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vilson walks into a straight right hand from Jacobson.
Jacobson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vilson.
Vilson swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson drops his hands momentarily and Vilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jacobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jacobson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Vilson counters with a body kick.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Vilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jacobson. Jacobson obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson misses with a double jab.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That kick from Vilson tenderised Jacobson's leg. Jacobson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson blocks a low kick nicely.
Jacobson scores with a body shot.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Jacobson ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jacobson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Jacobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Vilson.
Jacobson takes one on the button.
Vilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick from Jacobson.
Jacobson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobson takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Jacobson tries to move into range but Vilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jacobson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Vilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jacobson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jacobson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vilson.
Vilson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vilson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jacobson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jacobson.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacobson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
Jacobson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jacobson connects with an inside leg kick.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson walks into a left hand.
Jacobson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacobson missing with a left hand there. Vilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a shot to the body
and Jacobson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vilson is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Jacobson down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacobson scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobson throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilson throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobson's shoulder, as Jacobson tries to avoid the shot.
Jacobson throws a low kick, looking for Vilson's leg but Vilson calmly moves out of range.
Jacobson scores with a hook to the body. Vilson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jacobson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jacobson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson scores with a nice body kick.
Jacobson throws a wild body kick that Vilson sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vilson! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Junior Vilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
It looked like Jacobson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Jacobson throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Jacobson backing away here, and Vilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
Vilson blocks a leg kick.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Jacobson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Jacobson scores with a nice head shot.
Vilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jacobson is just out of range.
Jacobson misses with a straight left.
Vilson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jacobson blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vilson.
Vilson misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vilson, as that shot connected.
Vilson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jacobson.
Jacobson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobson swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Vilson swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Vilson moves out of range as Jacobson strikes.
Vilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jacobson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vilson takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacobson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacobson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jacobson sizes up Vilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson takes a swing at Jacobson's ribcage but misses.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson misses with a looping left.
Vilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jacobson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jacobson is looking to land body kicks.
Jacobson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jacobson throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
Vilson slips a straight right by Jacobson.
Vilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson slips a jab from Jacobson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson misses with a right hand
and Jacobson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
Vilson tries to land a leg kick but Jacobson saw it coming and moves away.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Vilson moved away.
Vilson avoids the head kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson moves out of range of the leg kick from Vilson.
Vilson throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off.
Jacobson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jacobson throws a sloppy head kick and Vilson moves out of range easily.
Vilson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Jacobson moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Jacobson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Jacobson.
Vilson tries a low kick but Jacobson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vilson.
Jacobson clobbers Vilson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jacobson swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
Vilson scores with a punch to the head.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Jacobson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Vilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacobson.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilson as he connects with a hook.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jacobson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Junior Vilson just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jacobson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That kick from Jacobson tenderised Vilson's leg. Vilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Jacobson connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vilson.
Vilson scores with a shot to the body.
Jacobson misses with a hook.
Vilson takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Jacobson misses its intended target.
Jacobson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jacobson staying out of range there.
Jacobson throws a body kick that misses
enabling Vilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jacobson moves out of range as Vilson throws a body kick.
Jacobson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Vilson.
Jacobson slips a jab from Vilson.
An attempted straight right counter from Jacobson misses the target.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Jacobson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Jacobson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson throws a right hand that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Jacobson lands but Vilson takes it in his stride.
Vilson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A cross from Vilson lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
A little feinted left hand from Jacobson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jacobson is able to avoid easily.
A shot to the liver by Vilson. Beautiful body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Vilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jacobson looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
Vilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jacobson on the side of the head.
Vilson throws a wild body kick that Jacobson sees coming a mile off.
Jacobson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Vilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jacobson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobson lands a right hook to the body.
Jacobson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A jab from Vilson does it's job there.
Jacobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Vilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson swings for the body but Jacobson moves out of range.
Jacobson tries to land a front kick but Vilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vilson sizes up Jacobson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vilson.
Jacobson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jacobson manages to avoid it.
As Vilson backs away, Jacobson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vilson slips a jab from Jacobson.
Vilson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacobson.
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilson misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Jacobson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vilson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jacobson.
Vilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobson momentarily.
Jacobson lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Vilson throws a leg kick but Jacobson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Vilson.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Jacobson.
Vilson cracks a nice hook into Jacobson's ribs.
Vilson is looking to chop away at Jacobson's legs.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacobson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jacobson. Jacobson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Jacobson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jacobson jabs at Vilson's body.
Vilson walks into a jab.
Jacobson connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Vilson misses
and Jacobson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jacobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
Vilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Jacobson in the body.
Vilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vilson misses with a straight right.
Jacobson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A lazy left from Jacobson finds it's target.
Vilson misses the body punch
and Jacobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobson defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Jacobson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vilson's sensitive parts.
Vilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacobson's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacobson swings widly with a right hand
enabling Vilson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vilson on the side of the head.
Vilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice cross by Vilson.
Jacobson moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Jacobson. Beautiful body shot.
Vilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobson dips to his left and cracks Vilson with an uppercut!
Jacobson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobson scrambles back to his feet.
Jacobson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson scores with a punch to the head.
Jacobson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Jacobson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vilson.
Jacobson throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
Vilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacobson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson slips under a jab from Vilson.
Vilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacobson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
Jacobson tries to score with a low kick but Vilson moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jacobson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left lands for Jacobson.
Gil Jacobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilson throws a hook but Jacobson blocks it.
Vilson connects with a body shot that sends Jacobson's belly button to the back.
Vilson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacobson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jacobson throws a right and a left that Vilson avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vilson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jacobson slips under a jab from Vilson.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vilson is looking to slow Jacobson down with leg kicks.
Jacobson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vilson misses with a double jab.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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 Gil Jacobson.
Well Vilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Junior Vilson!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Junior Vilson!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson wins by unanimous decision!
Junior Vilson is the new featherweight champion!
Junior Vilson 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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