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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Lenny (ranked 21962 p4p, 246 weight class) and Mauricio Gendozo (ranked 5450 p4p, 177 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lenny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up. Gendozo has chosen Frank Sinatra-Killing me softly as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Lenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Gendozo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenny throws an off balance right hand
and Gendozo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lenny throws a jab but it's blocked by Gendozo.
Lenny throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Lenny misses.
As Lenny backs off Gendozo throws a huge counter combo but Lenny manages to avoid it all.
Lenny throws a looping overhand right but Gendozo ducks down to avoid it.
Lenny misses with a combination
and Gendozo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tony Lenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lenny moves out of range of the strikes.
Lenny misses with a straight right.
Nice sprawl there from Lenny as Gendozo shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Lenny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lenny swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gendozo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gendozo lands an overhand right.
Lenny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Gendozo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gendozo shoots in but Lenny avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gendozo staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenny misses with a right hand
and Gendozo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gendozo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lenny throws out the jab.
Gendozo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lenny is looking to counter punch.
Gendozo stuns Lenny with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lenny darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Mauricio Gendozo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lenny.
Gendozo lands with a straight right. Lenny didn't see that one coming.
Gendozo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut there from Lenny.
Gendozo throws a hook but Lenny blocks it.
Lenny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lenny looks to land a left hand but Gendozo moved out of range nicely.
Gendozo throws out a counter right but Lenny avoids it with no problem.
Lenny throws a poor cross that misses
and Gendozo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lenny misses with a right hand
and Gendozo counters with a nice uppercut.
Lenny with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gendozo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lenny is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lenny is breathing heavily.
Gendozo throws a series of punches but Lenny moves out of range.
Lenny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenny rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gendozo counters with a left to the body.
Gendozo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gendozo fails with a takedown attempt.
Tony Lenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Gendozo.
No joy there for Gendozo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gendozo slips a jab from Lenny.
Lenny misses with an uppercut.
Gendozo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny swings widly with a right hand
and Gendozo counters with a nice uppercut.
Gendozo dives in for a single leg takedown but Lenny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A big left from Lenny misses.
Gendozo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lenny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gendozo defends well and Lenny ends up having to push Gendozo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lenny throws a lazy uppercut
and Gendozo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gendozo scores with a hook.
Gendozo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gendozo lands a glancing blow to the side of Lenny's head.
Gendozo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lenny to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Mauricio Gendozo's cut even more.
Gendozo slips a jab from Lenny.
Gendozo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gendozo looks for a takedown but Lenny sprawls well.
Gendozo lands the left hand.
A jab from Lenny misses.
Gendozo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lenny's head backwards.
Gendozo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gendozo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lenny throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Lenny misses.
Gendozo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Lenny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gendozo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gendozo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gendozo won't allow Lenny to sweep him here.
Gendozo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lenny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gendozo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lenny has his foot on Gendozo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gendozo works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny looking to control.
Lenny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gendozo is aware though and is defending well.
Lenny looking for a guillotine here but Gendozo defends easily.
Lenny is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gendozo is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lenny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gendozo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lenny keeping moving, preventing Gendozo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gendozo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Gendozo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gendozo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lenny.
Mauricio Gendozo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lenny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lenny throws a shot from downtown. Gendozo moves away and avoids it.
Lenny misses with an uppercut
and Gendozo counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gendozo.
Lenny misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Gendozo. Those never looked like landing.
Gendozo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lenny throws a looping overhand right but Gendozo ducks down to avoid it.
Gendozo ducks under a wild hook from Lenny.
Lenny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gendozo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gendozo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lenny circles away.
Gendozo slips under a jab from Lenny.
Gendozo tries to move into range but Lenny moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenny misses with a looping left.
Lenny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lenny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gendozo punishes Lenny's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lenny misses the target.
No luck for Gendozo with that takedown attempt.
Lenny misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gendozo! But no joy.
Lenny's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gendozo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lenny scrambles back to his feet.
Gendozo tries to clinch up.
Gendozo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lenny throws a hook to the side of Gendozo's head but Gendozo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gendozo slips a jab and a cross from Lenny.
Gendozo tests Lenny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gendozo takes the fight into the clinch.
Lenny is trying to drag Gendozo to the mat but Gendozo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gendozo prevents a body shot from Lenny.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lenny clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gendozo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lenny knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lenny for a finish.
Lenny rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lenny trying to control but Gendozo postures up.
Gendozo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lenny sees it coming and defends easily.
Lenny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lenny controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gendozo has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lenny is working to get back to half guard.
Gendozo scoring with strikes but Lenny is staying in there.
Lenny tries to improve his position but instead Gendozo has taken his back!
Mauricio Gendozo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenny tries to escape the position.
Lenny is working hard here to advance position.
Gendozo scores with punches and elbows.
Lenny just trying to survive but Gendozo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Gendozo looking for the choke from the back.
Lenny tries to break free.
Gendozo looking for the choke but no joy.
Lenny looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gendozo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Gendozo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Gendozo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gendozo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lenny stuffs the takedown.
Lenny shoots for a double leg takedown but Gendozo sprawls well. He's pushed Lenny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lenny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gendozo throws a nice looking combination but Lenny bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lenny misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Gendozo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gendozo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Gendozo.
Gendozo lands a jab to the head.
Lenny throws a hook to the side of Gendozo's head but Gendozo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lenny misses with a lunging right hand
and Gendozo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gendozo fails to land the takedown.
Gendozo lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gendozo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gendozo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lenny on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gendozo slips a jab from Lenny.
Lenny looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gendozo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lenny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lenny throws the left hand but Gendozo avoids the punch easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gendozo!
Lenny throws a lazy uppercut
and Gendozo counters with a big head kick but Lenny shrugs it off.
Lenny throws a poor cross that misses
and Gendozo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lenny throws a body punch but Gendozo moves out of range.
Lenny loads up on a big right hand but Gendozo slips the punch.
Lenny takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gendozo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gendozo walks into a stiff left hand from Lenny.
Gendozo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lenny misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gendozo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lenny swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gendozo slips a jab from Lenny.
A big left from Lenny misses.
Gendozo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gendozo slips a straight right by Lenny.
Gendozo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tony Lenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Gendozo.
Lenny throws a right hand that misses
and Gendozo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lenny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gendozo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lenny manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lenny throws a lazy right hand but Gendozo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gendozo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lenny's waist but Lenny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gendozo off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lenny, as that shot connected.
Lenny misses with a straight left.
Lenny misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gendozo to counter with a crisp jab.
Gendozo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Lenny misses.
Lenny slips a jab and a cross from Gendozo.
Gendozo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Gendozo.
Gendozo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenny misses with an uppercut.
Gendozo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lenny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gendozo slips a jab and a cross from Lenny.
Lenny stuffs the takedown.
Tony Lenny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lenny throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gendozo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gendozo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lenny.
Mauricio Gendozo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lenny gets caught napping as Gendozo dives in and scores a takedown. Lenny manages to retain guard.
Lenny looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lenny throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gendozo escapes and throws Lenny's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gendozo trying to control the position but Lenny is working away.
Lenny is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gendozo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lenny keeps working.
Lenny is looking to regain half guard here but Gendozo keeps moving and retains side control.
Lenny wants to control but Gendozo postures up.
Lenny is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lenny throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauricio Gendozo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gendozo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Gendozo!
Mauricio Gendozo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Umberto Grena (ranked 5340 p4p, 567 weight class) and Alfonso Dinero (ranked 7993 p4p, 682 weight class). Dinero has chosen Bebe - Cocaine as his entrance music. Umberto Grena has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 lbs
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alfonso Dinero!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinero throws a sloppy head kick and Grena moves out of range easily.
Grena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dinero.
Grena went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dinero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grena. That did some damage!
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinero tries to clinch
and Grena counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grena lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dinero misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dinero, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dinero!
Grena working the ground and pound but Dinero is defending the strikes.
Grena in side control, throwing shots but Dinero defends.
Grena is working to tighten his grip on Dinero's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dinero has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Grena is really squeezing tight and eventually Dinero passes out! Grena breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Umberto Grena!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nebojša Brynjar (ranked 2889 p4p, 263 weight class) and Dominick Bruise (ranked 21501 p4p, 517 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
144 lbs
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142 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nebojša Brynjar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominick Bruise!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brynjar lands a nice hook to Bruise's body. Bruise takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brynjar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brynjar scores with a head kick. Bruise tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Dominick Bruise has been cut.
Brynjar staying out of range there.
A shot to the body from Bruise misses
and Brynjar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bruise throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brynjar blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brynjar as Bruise tries to tie him up.
Brynjar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruise misses with a looping right.
Brynjar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brynjar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bruise throws a hook but Brynjar blocks it.
Bruise misses with a body punch
and Brynjar counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brynjar blocks a jab.
Brynjar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bruise fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Brynjar misses its target.
Brynjar thows a leg kick but Bruise checks it
and Bruise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bruise lands a lovely overhand right.
Bruise slips under a jab from Brynjar.
Brynjar tries to clinch but Bruise moves out of range.
Bruise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bruise wants to clinch but Brynjar slips to the side
enabling Brynjar to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruise takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bruise jabs Brynjar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bruise lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brynjar throws a solid leg kick but Bruise takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brynjar.
Bruise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brynjar tries to counter by clinching up but Bruise breaks away and moves out of range.
Brynjar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bruise lands with a straight right. Brynjar didn't see that one coming.
Bruise misses with a hook.
Bruise misses with an uppercut
and Bruise takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bruise swings widly with a right hand
and Brynjar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bruise.
Brynjar misses with a lunging right hand
and Bruise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brynjar clinches up with Bruise and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruise misses with a knee to the head.
Bruise tries to land a knee to the head but Brynjar blocks with his arms.
Brynjar avoiding damage as Bruise throws knees to the body.
Brynjar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brynjar leaves Bruise with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brynjar is looking to wear down Bruise with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bruise cracks Brynjar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brynjar throws a series of punches but Bruise avoids them all with ease.
Bruise looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bruise tries to clinch but Brynjar is having none of it.
Brynjar seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brynjar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bruise's sensitive parts.
Bruise misses with a body shot.
Brynjar tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bruise manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Bruise.
It looked like Brynjar was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brynjar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brynjar misses with a straight right.
Bruise tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bruise throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brynjar on the side of the head.
Bruise throws a combination that misses
and Brynjar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bruise is rocked!
Bruise might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brynjar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruise.
Bruise is still on wobbly legs! Can Brynjar finish him?
Brynjar shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bruise takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Brynjar sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bruise bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nebojša Brynjar!
Nebojša Brynjar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Rutherford (ranked 3252 p4p, 386 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 5039 p4p, 538 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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182 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Rutherford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutherford lands a head kick. Van Der Sluijs smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like James Van Der Sluijs has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.
Van Der Sluijs dodges the punch combination from Rutherford.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight right hand.
Rutherford throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rutherford tries for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs circles away easily
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick that stops Rutherford in his tracks momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Der Sluijs tries a quick counter leg kick but Rutherford is wise to it.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the head kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford has Van Der Sluijs up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford shoots in and drives through. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well.
Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford closes the distance and pushes Van Der Sluijs back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rutherford clinches with his opponent.
Rutherford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Der Sluijs controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Van Der Sluijs fails to land.
Rutherford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is trying to maintain a safe position but Rutherford gets an underhook and turns Van Der Sluijs into the cage.
Van Der Sluijs struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Rutherford breaks from the clinch.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
Van Der Sluijs is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Rutherford backs off Van Der Sluijs throws a huge counter combo but Rutherford manages to avoid it all.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rutherford manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford darts in and clinches Van Der Sluijs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a head kick by Rutherford.
Van Der Sluijs looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sluijs! But no joy.
Rutherford swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutherford rushes Van Der Sluijs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs letting Rutherford take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Rutherford dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutherford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a counter right but Rutherford avoids it with no problem.
Rutherford with a poor takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a series of strikes. Rutherford will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rutherford scores with a head kick. Van Der Sluijs tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a good low kick that Rutherford was not able to check.
Rutherford with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a thumping low kick.
Thomas Rutherford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutherford darts in trying to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rutherford shoots and misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp one two that drops Rutherford! Van Der Sluijs thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rutherford to his feet! Rutherford is in big trouble!
Rutherford is rocked!
Rutherford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rutherford pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick.
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sluijs swivels and escapes.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rutherford lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutherford clinches.
Van Der Sluijs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rutherford lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Van Der Sluijs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutherford throws a leg kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutherford shoots in but Van Der Sluijs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Der Sluijs! But no joy.
Rutherford wants to clinch but Van Der Sluijs slips to the side
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutherford scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford fails with a takedown attempt.
Rutherford throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice kick to the body.
Rutherford tries to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Der Sluijs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rutherford tries to clinch up but Van Der Sluijs circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Van Der Sluijs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Van Der Sluijs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rutherford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Der Sluijs. That did some damage!
Rutherford throws a lazy body kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a body kick.
Rutherford darts in and clinches Van Der Sluijs up against the cage.
Van Der Sluijs is stalling here.
Rutherford breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutherford doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Der Sluijs pinned against the cage. Van Der Sluijs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutherford tries for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs circles away easily
and Van Der Sluijs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Rutherford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Van Der Sluijs. No joy for Rutherford on that attempt.
Van Der Sluijs follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford misses with a takedown
and Van Der Sluijs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Rutherford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rutherford tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Der Sluijs swivels and escapes.
Rutherford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Van Der Sluijs moves out of range easily.
Rutherford wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford is looking to clinch but Van Der Sluijs is avoiding it.
Van Der Sluijs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rutherford moves to clinch but Van Der Sluijs breaks away
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a solid body kick.
Rutherford dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Van Der Sluijs responds with a good body kick, but Rutherford manages to step out the way in time.
Rutherford looks to clinch
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rutherford tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Der Sluijs makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutherford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Der Sluijs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutherford somewhat.
Rutherford tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Der Sluijs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Der Sluijs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rutherford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Der Sluijs defends well and Rutherford ends up having to push Van Der Sluijs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Van Der Sluijs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutherford shoots in for a takedown but Van Der Sluijs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Sluijs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Van Der Sluijs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Der Sluijs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Nice (ranked 3539 p4p, 176 weight class) and Luc Kleynen (ranked 9014 p4p, 331 weight class). Kleynen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Best UFC entrance of all time!!!. Luc Kleynen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimbo Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luc Kleynen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kleynen misses.
A nice combination there by Kleynen.
Nice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kleynen.
Nice has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kleynen swinging wildly here.
Nice shoots in for a takedown but Kleynen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Kleynen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kleynen tries to avoid it but Nice manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kleynen to the ground. Kleynen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimbo Nice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleynen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kleynen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shoots for a takedown but Kleynen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kleynen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nice moves away.
Kleynen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kleynen misses with a double jab.
Nice tries to counter by clinching up but Kleynen breaks away and moves out of range.
Kleynen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shoots in for a double leg but Kleynen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleynen scores with a one two! Nice had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kleynen scores with a nice strike.
Nice clinches up with Kleynen and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kleynen misses with a head kick.
Kleynen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kleynen wants to get back to his feet.
Nice scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kleynen tries to kick Nice off but Nice keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kleynen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Nice has cracked it and Kleynen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Nice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jimbo Nice!
The defeated Luc Kleynen had this to say: 'I lost against a fighter, who was today better as me, i'll be back stronger !!!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Irrozios (ranked 3034 p4p, 149 weight class) and Swulu Matumbe (ranked 25086 p4p, 340 weight class). Irrozios comes to the cage accompanied by L'Algérino - Hasni. Frank Irrozios has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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137 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Irrozios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Swulu Matumbe!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matumbe ducks under a wild hook from Irrozios.
Matumbe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank Irrozios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrozios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matumbe throws a combination that misses
and Irrozios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Irrozios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matumbe fails with a takedown attempt.
Matumbe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irrozios throws out the jab.
Matumbe throws a sloppy head kick and Irrozios moves out of range easily.
Irrozios throws a good cross that connects.
Irrozios fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Irrozios has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matumbe dives in and grabs Irrozios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Irrozios pushes down on Matumbe's head and hops out.
Matumbe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Irrozios.
Irrozios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrozios uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matumbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrozios.
And Matumbe tries to counter it with a takedown but Irrozios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
BOOM! Irrozios lands a beautiful left hook that drops Matumbe. Matumbe tries to recover but Irrozios is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Matumbe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Irrozios!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tebato Nakara (ranked 2350 p4p, 275 weight class) and Dyllz Tahere (ranked 1888 p4p, 224 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tebato Nakara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Dyllz Tahere!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tahere tries to sprawl but Nakara drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakara thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tahere avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakara.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tahere tries to roll over but Nakara keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakara lands strikes from half guard.
Nakara lands with a punch from half guard.
Tahere regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nakara.
Tahere trying to control the position.
Nakara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nakara content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tahere is trying to keep Nakara in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nakara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tahere trying to control the position.
Tahere is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara 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.
Nakara throws a strike but Tahere rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nakara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tahere doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tahere manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tahere.
Tahere pushing down on Nakara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tahere is looking to advance position but Nakara won't allow it.
Tahere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakara defending well though.
Tahere is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tahere pulls his head out easily.
Tahere sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nakara is just riding it out for now. Tahere eventually gives up the hold.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tahere is looking to advance position but Nakara won't allow it.
Tahere looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nakara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tahere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tahere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tahere advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tahere controlling the pace.
Tahere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tahere throwing shots but Nakara is blocking nicely.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tahere wants to free his trapped foot but Nakara is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nakara looking for submissions off his back.
Tahere is pressing down on Nakara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nakara is holding on for now.
Nakara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tahere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tahere passes to side control.
Nakara is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tahere's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tahere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nakara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tahere.
Tahere works his foot free and advances to mount.
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 Tebato Nakara will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tahere fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nakara is out of range.
Nakara shoots in for a double leg but Tahere sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tahere sprawls well initially but Nakara persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tahere manages to get to full guard.
Tahere trying to control the position.
Tahere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nakara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nakara working some strikes from top position.
Tahere manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakara manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tahere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nakara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tahere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tahere trying to control but Nakara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tahere looking to pass the guard.
Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahere must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tahere with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakara escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tahere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tebato Nakara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tahere is aware though and is defending well.
Nakara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tahere trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tahere lands a couple of digs.
Tahere connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tahere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakara is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nakara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tahere has managed to get both his arms back between Nakara's legs - danger averted.
Tahere passes Nakara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tahere is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tahere throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nakara because Tahere loaded up on that one.
Nakara is trying to escape the mount.
Tahere dominating with strikes here.
Tahere controlling from mount.
Nakara is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tahere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakara regains half guard.
Nakara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tahere.
Tahere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakara keeps working.
Nice strikes from Tahere there.
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.
Tahere thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tahere works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tahere throws some wild stikes that Nakara manages to avoid easily.
Nakara is desperately trying to improve his position but Tahere has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tahere with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tahere working Nakara over with strikes here.
Nakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakara taking shots to the head.
Tahere sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tahere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tahere throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nakara regains half guard.
Tahere throwing shots but Nakara is blocking nicely.
Nakara tries to get to full guard but Tahere has control of the leg.
Tahere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nakara defending well though.
Nakara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tahere.
Nakara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tahere thows a huge punch but Nakara dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dyllz Tahere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nakara moves away from the strike by Tahere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tahere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakara ducks right into an uppercut from Tahere.
Decent striking displayed by Tahere there.
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tebato Nakara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tahere jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nakara shoots for a double leg takedown but Tahere sprawls well. He's pushed Nakara's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nakara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tahere follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tebato Nakara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tahere feints a jab promting Nakara to slip. Tahere then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tahere stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tahere wants it to stay on the feet.
Tahere lands the left hand.
Nakara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tahere lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tahere has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nakara is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tahere displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakara.
Jab by Tahere.
Dyllz Tahere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakara takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tahere sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakara somewhat.
Tahere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tahere.
Nakara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tahere tries to avoid it but Nakara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tahere to the ground. Tahere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tahere unleashes a big counter combination but Nakara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tahere connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakara slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakara blocks the leg kick.
Nakara decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tahere wants to get back to full guard.
Tahere is pressing down on Nakara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tahere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nakara is aware though and is defending well.
Nakara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tahere working a defensive guard here.
Tahere working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nakara.
Tahere lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tahere can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tahere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nakara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tahere wants to pass the guard but Nakara is keeping the position.
Nakara working for a triangle but Tahere defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tahere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nakara keeping moving, preventing Tahere from controlling successfully.
Tahere wants to pass the guard but Nakara is keeping the position.
Nakara looking for a guillotine here but Tahere defends easily.
Tahere slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tahere avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakara working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tahere.
Tahere sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nakara's guard.
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.
Nakara won't allow Tahere to pass to mount.
Nakara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tahere.
Tahere not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tahere pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyllz Tahere comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tahere has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dyllz Tahere!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 1787 p4p, 91 weight class) and Gunter Schultz (ranked 2526 p4p, 120 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Schultz's choice of entrance music: Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gunter Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedrzejczyk digs a good body shot into Schultz's ribs.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook but Schultz avoids it easily.
Schultz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jedrzejczyk counters with a left to the body.
Schultz misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Schultz.
Schultz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jedrzejczyk defends well and Schultz ends up having to push Jedrzejczyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schultz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses
and Schultz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jedrzejczyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk gets caught napping as Schultz dives in and scores a takedown. Jedrzejczyk manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jedrzejczyk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schultz, into his guard.
Schultz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jedrzejczyk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schultz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jedrzejczyk has managed to get both his arms back between Schultz's legs - danger averted.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jedrzejczyk wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz working for a triangle but Jedrzejczyk defends it easily.
Schultz has an active guard here but Jedrzejczyk has managed to pass into half guard.
Jedrzejczyk wants to stand up but Schultz is controlling the position.
Jedrzejczyk wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jedrzejczyk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jedrzejczyk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schultz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jedrzejczyk has managed to get both his arms back between Schultz's legs - danger averted.
Schultz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz looking for a triangle here. Jedrzejczyk is fighting it but it looks tight! Schultz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jedrzejczyk is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gunter Schultz!
Gunter Schultz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ambrose Chisholm (ranked 1405 p4p, 175 weight class) and Ross Swann (ranked 1850 p4p, 218 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ambrose Chisholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Swann!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swann swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swann fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chisholm tries a body shot but Swann blocks it.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Swann.
A short body shot lands from Swann as the two fighters clinch.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Swann.
Good body shot from Swann.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swann misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swann.
Swann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swann tries to throw a body punch but Chisholm avoids it by throwing Swann back against the cage.
Swann blocking some punches.
Swann misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Chisholm.
Swann presses Chisholm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swann lands a shot to the body.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Swann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Swann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Swann scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swann.
Chisholm lands with a left to the head.
Swann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Swann fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Swann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
Chisholm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Chisholm lands a shot to the body.
Swann tries to throw a body punch but Chisholm avoids it by throwing Swann back against the cage.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Chisholm.
Swann working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swann pushes Chisholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Swann lands an uppercut.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Swann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm presses Swann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swann lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chisholm or not.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Swann.
Swann working aggressively here.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swann blocking some punches.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Swann.
Swann tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann has a couple of punches blocked by Chisholm.
Swann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Swann.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chisholm is leaning against Swann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swann misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann misses with a body punch.
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chisholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
A left hand lands to the body for Swann.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Swann.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Swann's elbow.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Swann dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swann looks to score with a jab to the body but Chisholm is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chisholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swann ducks under a wild hook from Chisholm.
Chisholm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Swann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chisholm blocks a head kick by Swann.
Swann on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chisholm moves into the clinch successfully.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Swann works on Chisholm's body with a couple of short punches.
Swann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Swann.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
Chisholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chisholm 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.
Swann misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Chisholm.
Swann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chisholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swann blocking some punches.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chisholm.
Swann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swann lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
Chisholm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Swann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Chisholm.
Chisholm takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chisholm scores with a shot to the side of Swann's head.
Swann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Chisholm controls the action.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike.
Swann tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swann lands with a right to the head.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike.
Swann lands a right hand.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm.
A head punch on the inside from Swann fails to land.
Swann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm.
Swann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swann lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Swann blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann scores with a hook to the body.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Swann working aggressively here.
Chisholm digs a right hand into Swann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swann's gas tank.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm blocks a body shot from Swann.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swann tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Chisholm as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chisholm.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Swann.
Chisholm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chisholm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Swann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Swann lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swann lands with a short shot to the head.
Ross Swann seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Swann.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chisholm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swann misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Swann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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 Ambrose Chisholm will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Swann throws a body shot but no joy.
Swann looks to land a right hand but Chisholm moved out of range.
A big right from Chisholm misses.
Chisholm misses with an uppercut.
Chisholm defending well as Swann loads up on a big left hand.
Swann lands a jab.
Swann avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Chisholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swann.
Chisholm lands a nice shot that snaps Swann's head back.
Chisholm scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chisholm misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Swann misses.
Chisholm ducks under a wild hook from Swann.
Swann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chisholm.
A big left from Chisholm misses.
Chisholm fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Swann is predictable there
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Swann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chisholm tried to score with a low kick but Swann checks it.
Chisholm backing away here, and Swann unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swann misses with a hook. Chisholm ducked under it nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Chisholm as he connects with a hook.
Chisholm misses the shot to the body.
Chisholm slips under a jab from Swann.
Chisholm moves into range and clinches up with Swann.
Chisholm pushes Swann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Swann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chisholm lands with a light punch inside.
Swann scores with a hook to the body.
Swann tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Swann misses with a punch to the body.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm tries a body shot but Swann blocks it.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swann.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Swann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Swann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Chisholm has a couple of punches blocked by Swann.
Swann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Swann fails to land.
A short uppercut from Swann.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann lands a shoulder strike.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann working aggressively here.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chisholm.
Swann tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann blocks a body shot from Chisholm.
Swann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chisholm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chisholm misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swann.
Swann blocking some punches.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Chisholm.
Chisholm misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann digs a right hand underneath Chisholm's ribcage. Chisholm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Swann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann tries to work over Chisholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Chisholm lands a right hand.
Chisholm lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chisholm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Chisholm.
Swann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Swann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm digs a right hand into Swann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Swann's gas tank.
Chisholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ambrose Chisholm did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Chisholm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chisholm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Swann misses with a hook
letting Chisholm counter with a right hand.
Chisholm moves away from the strike by Swann.
Chisholm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chisholm wants to clinch.
Swann tries to land a leg kick but Chisholm saw it coming and moves away.
Chisholm moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Swann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Swann. Chisholm does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Chisholm finds it's target.
Ambrose Chisholm is winning the standup battle so far.
Chisholm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swann keeps the fight on the outside.
Swann doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Swann connects with a nice looking jab.
Swann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisholm fails in his attempt to clinch.
Swann scores with a jab.
Swann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Swann circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chisholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Swann lands a glancing blow to the side of Chisholm's head.
A swing and a miss from Swann.
Chisholm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chisholm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chisholm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swann throws out the jab.
Chisholm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swann! But no joy.
Swann swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swann gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Swann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chisholm tries to close the distance and clinch but Swann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swann throws out a counter right but Chisholm avoids it with no problem.
Swann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Swann missing with a left hand there. Chisholm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Swann throws out a loose jab but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm tries to clinch up but Swann circles away and keeps his distance.
Swann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chisholm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swann misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Chisholm misses its target.
Chisholm tries to move into range but Swann moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chisholm lands with a straight right. Swann didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Chisholm.
Chisholm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swann misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm scores with a jab. Swann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chisholm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chisholm scores with a decent looking hook.
Chisholm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chisholm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chisholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swann was well out of range. Poor timing from Chisholm.
Chisholm fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Swann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chisholm wants to clinch.
Swann chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Swann circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Swann to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Swann misses its intended target.
Chisholm has Swann up against the cage in a clinch.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chisholm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Swanns head.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm throws a punch but it's blocked by Swann.
Chisholm prevents a body shot from Swann.
Chisholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Swann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chisholm backwards.
A short body shot lands from Chisholm as the two fighters clinch.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Chisholm working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Swann dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Swann drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chisholm bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Swann.
Chisholm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chisholm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Swann in his tracks.
Chisholm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swann checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swann throws a looping overhand right but Chisholm ducks down to avoid it.
Chisholm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swann misses with a looping left.
Chisholm tries to clinch but Swann is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swann changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Swann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chisholm.
Chisholm moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chisholm.
Chisholm pushes Swann back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Swann.
Chisholm can't find room to land a body shot as Swann controls the action.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Swann throws a head punch that misses.
Swann lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Chisholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swann lands a left hand.
Chisholm blocking some punches.
Swann pushes Chisholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chisholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chisholm tries to throw a body punch but Swann avoids it by throwing Chisholm back against the cage.
Chisholm presses Swann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm can't find room to land a body shot as Swann controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Chisholm.
Swann misses with the head strike.
Chisholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chisholm.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Swann working aggressively here.
Swann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Swann swings wildly with an uppercut but Chisholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Swann.
A short left from Chisholm.
Swann lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chisholm.
Chisholm presses Swann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swann tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Swann lands a nice shot to the body.
Chisholm tries a body shot but Swann blocks it.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm misses with the head strike.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Swann on the inside.
Chisholm lands a left hand.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
Swann pushes Chisholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Swann tries a body shot but Chisholm blocks it.
Swann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chisholm working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chisholm prevents a body shot from Swann.
Nice body punch from Chisholm.
Chisholm scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Swann.
Chisholm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chisholm scores with a hook to the body.
Chisholm blocks an uppercut.
Chisholm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chisholm fails to land.
Chisholm blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Swann lands a body punch.
Swann scores with a shoulder strike.
Swann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chisholm's elbow.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Swann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chisholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chisholm throws a head punch that misses.
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 Ambrose Chisholm.
I think Chisholm has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ambrose Chisholm!
After winning the bout, Ambrose Chisholm 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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