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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 996 p4p, 128 weight class) and Dog The Multi Hunter (ranked 2075 p4p, 245 weight class). The Multi Hunter has chosen Hardwired - Metallica as his entrance music. Dog The Multi Hunter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
19 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arzlan Bathory! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Dog The Multi Hunter! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The Multi Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The Multi Hunter takes one to the chin there. Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice defenses there by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from The Multi Hunter. Bathory connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between The Multi Hunter's hands. The Multi Hunter misses with a straight left. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bathory. The Multi Hunter walks into a left hand. Bathory misses with a hook. The Multi Hunter ducked under it nicely. Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but The Multi Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory. The Multi Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Bathory throws a nice outside leg kick. A good leg kick by Bathory. Bathory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Bathory thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on The Multi Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Bathory tries a low kick but The Multi Hunter avoids it. The Multi Hunter misses with a straight right. Bathory avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bathory defending well as The Multi Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big right from Bathory misses. Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Multi Hunter misses with a low kick. Bathory scores with a jab. Bathory lands a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Multi Hunter shoots in but Bathory avoids the takedown attempt easily. The Multi Hunter lands with a nice body punch. A combination from Bathory does no damage. The Multi Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bathory is able to avoid easily. Bathory ducks under a wild hook from The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bathory fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Multi Hunter just manages to avoid it. The Multi Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily. A low kick from The Multi Hunter misses and Bathory counters with a slapping leg kick. The Multi Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
The Multi Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Multi Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The Multi Hunter throws a wild body kick that Bathory sees coming a mile off. Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bathory throws a good cross that connects.
Bathory throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Multi Hunter. Bathory with a nice cross. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily. Bathory scores with a nice body kick.
The Multi Hunter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with The Multi Hunter's head. The Multi Hunter connects with a high kick. The Multi Hunter misses the shot to the body. Bathory sizes up The Multi Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A clash of legs there as The Multi Hunter blocks the low kick. The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Bathory. The Multi Hunter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. The Multi Hunter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bathory rather than just go for the knockout. Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter blocks the body kick.
Bathory throws out a loose jab but The Multi Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it. The Multi Hunter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. The Multi Hunter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bathory with a nice cross. A solid body kick from Bathory. Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Multi Hunter.
The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Bathory. Bathory scores with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving. Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bathory scores with a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Bathory pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Multi Hunter is out of range and Bathory settles back down. Bathory connects with a crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice jab there from Bathory. The Multi Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but Bathory checks it. The Multi Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bathory misses with an uppercut. Bathory is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Bathory is looking to land body kicks. Bathory throws a series of punches but The Multi Hunter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The Multi Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
Bathory moves away from the strike by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter lands a head kick. Bathory smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Multi Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range. The Multi Hunter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Bathory walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. The Multi Hunter throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily. Bathory throws a quick inside leg kick. Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bathory goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The Multi Hunter connects with a nice looking jab.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing. Decent striking displayed by The Multi Hunter there. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bathory misses with a looping left. Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Bathory tries to land a leg kick but The Multi Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round. That's time! Bathory's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The Multi Hunter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The Multi Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory. The Multi Hunter misses with a double jab.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter motions for Bathory to come forward. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The Multi Hunter motions for Bathory to come forward. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. The Multi Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Bathory slips the punch. Bathory just misses with a punch to the body.
As Bathory backs off The Multi Hunter throws a huge counter combo but Bathory manages to avoid it all. Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but The Multi Hunter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bathory has got the better of the exchanges. Jab from The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter misses with a head kick.
Bathory quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Multi Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Bathory misses with a kick to the body.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory is looking to chop away at The Multi Hunter's legs. The Multi Hunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Multi Hunter moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bathory thuds a left hand into The Multi Hunter's body. The Multi Hunter tries to land a leg kick but Bathory saw it coming and moves away.
The Multi Hunter is looking to chop away at Bathory's legs. A little feinted left hand from Bathory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The Multi Hunter misses with a straight left. The Multi Hunter throws a right and a left that both miss. The Multi Hunter throws out a leg kick but Bathory moves out of range and The Multi Hunter only half commits. Bathory listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. The Multi Hunter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Multi Hunter. Bathory moves out of range of the strikes. The Multi Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Bathory feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Multi Hunter's calf. Bathory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Good shot there by Bathory. Both fighters circling a little - The Multi Hunter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Good leg kick by The Multi Hunter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The Multi Hunter moves forwards but Bathory connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bathory lands a nice shot that snaps The Multi Hunter's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Multi Hunter connects with an inside leg kick. The Multi Hunter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A swing and a miss from Bathory. Bathory lands a leg kick that knocks The Multi Hunter off balance momentarily. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. The Multi Hunter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks. Bathory misses with an uppercut. The Multi Hunter saw that one coming. The Multi Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook. Bathory walks into a left hand. Bathory jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Bathory misses with a body kick. The Multi Hunter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Bathory. Bathory looks to land a right hand but The Multi Hunter moved out of range. The Multi Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. The Multi Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Bathory connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Bathory. The Multi Hunter moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory's corner calls for a 1-2. Bathory obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bathory dips to his left and cracks The Multi Hunter with an uppercut! The Multi Hunter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bathory's head. The Multi Hunter misses with a hook
and Bathory counters with a lovely straight right hand! The Multi Hunter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Bathory throws a chopping leg kick but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bathory takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bathory moves out of range of the leg kick from The Multi Hunter. A looping hook to the body misses from The Multi Hunter. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it. A swing and a miss from Bathory. The Multi Hunter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Good work by Bathory as he checks the leg kick. Bathory scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Bathory staying out of range there. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The Multi Hunter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Bathory thuds his right hand into The Multi Hunter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bathory checks a low kick from The Multi Hunter. Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The Multi Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bathory as he avoids it easily. An attempted straight right counter from Bathory misses the target. Bathory lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Multi Hunter will feel that in the morning. The Multi Hunter misses with a body punch
and Bathory counters with a stiff right hand. Bathory loads up on a big right hand but The Multi Hunter slips the punch. The Multi Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Bathory manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bathory, right into the meat.
The Multi Hunter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The Multi Hunter scores with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory lands a nice leg kick that just misses The Multi Hunter's sensitive parts. The Multi Hunter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bathory. The Multi Hunter throws a big shot that misses. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The Multi Hunter defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand. The fighters circling - Bathory throws out the jab but it was never going to land. The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
The Multi Hunter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Multi Hunter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target. The Multi Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from The Multi Hunter. Bathory is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Multi Hunter can do to turn this around? Bathory ducks right into an uppercut from The Multi Hunter. Bathory throws a body punch but The Multi Hunter moves out of range. Bathory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Multi Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily. The Multi Hunter with the counter takedown but Bathory avoids it easily. Bathory slips a straight right by The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range. Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick. Bathory wants to slow The Multi Hunter down by chopping away at his legs. The Multi Hunter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The Multi Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Multi Hunter jabs Bathory right on the nose. Bathory blinks but takes it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Multi Hunter. Nice cross by The Multi Hunter. Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing. The Multi Hunter misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The Multi Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bathory paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice inside leg kick there by The Multi Hunter. That's going to slow Bathory down. The Multi Hunter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bathory. The Multi Hunter scores with a jab to the head.
The Multi Hunter gets a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bathory working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bathory scores with a nice hook to the head. Bathory breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bathory slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. The Multi Hunter tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range. Bathory clobbers The Multi Hunter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Bathory looks to throw the jab but The Multi Hunter is out of range. A swing and a miss from The Multi Hunter. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The Multi Hunter throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it. Bathory takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The Multi Hunter slips under a jab from Bathory. Dog The Multi Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick that misses. Crunch! Bathory slams his shin into The Multi Hunter's torso. The Multi Hunter throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range. Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It seemed like The Multi Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Multi Hunter manages to avoid it. Bathory avoids the head kick by The Multi Hunter.
A combination from Bathory does no damage. The Multi Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. The Multi Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bathory. Bathory misses with a body shot.
The Multi Hunter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bathory defends it well. The Multi Hunter throws a front kick aimed at Bathory's knee but Bathory avoids it well. Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bathory scores with a body shot.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Bathory misses with a straight left. The Multi Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bathory buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. A head kick from The Multi Hunter lands but Bathory takes it in his stride. The Multi Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
The Multi Hunter tried to score with a low kick but Bathory checks it. A jab lands there for The Multi Hunter. The Multi Hunter has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Bathory - that landed with a thud.
Bathory misses with a short punch on the inside. The Multi Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Multi Hunter working aggressively here.
Bathory blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from The Multi Hunter.
Bathory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Multi Hunter's elbow. Still in the clinch, Bathory scores with a nice short uppercut. Bathory tries a body shot but The Multi Hunter blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bathory. Bathory blocks an uppercut.
The Multi Hunter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Multi Hunter tries to work over Bathory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The Multi Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Multi Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The Multi Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The Multi Hunter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bathory's elbow. A right handed body shot lands from The Multi Hunter.
Bathory digs a right hand into The Multi Hunter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Multi Hunter's gas tank. The Multi Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Bathory controls his hands.
The Multi Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bathory manages to break the clinch.
The Multi Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bathory lands a nice looking body kick. Good exchange - Bathory coming out on top. The fighters circling - The Multi Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And Bathory counters with a quick kick to the body but The Multi Hunter blocks it. The Multi Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Bathory's front leg but catches the back leg as Bathory tries to avoid it. Bathory defending well as The Multi Hunter loads up on a big left hand. The Multi Hunter throws a hook but Bathory avoids it easily. Arzlan Bathory is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The Multi Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Dog The Multi Hunter. I think Bathory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory! Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Von Magnaron (ranked 2190 p4p, 205 weight class) and Wu Fei Chung (ranked 760 p4p, 89 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fei Chung's choice of entrance music: God of Gamblers. Wu Fei Chung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
19 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Von Magnaron! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wu Fei Chung! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Magnaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung throws a combination. Magnaron tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Magnaron throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range. Fei Chung slips a jab from Magnaron. Magnaron misses with a straight left. Fei Chung misses with a low kick as Magnaron jumps back. Magnaron drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fei Chung sprawls and moves away. A big left from Magnaron misses. Magnaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Magnaron scores with a jab. Fei Chung throws a body punch but Magnaron moves out of range. Magnaron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A shot to the body from Magnaron misses and Fei Chung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Magnaron takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses. Magnaron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Fei Chung has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. No joy there for Fei Chung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magnaron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet. Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fei Chung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Von Magnaron is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Magnaron connects with the punch. Magnaron throws a body shot but no joy. Magnaron misses the jab. Magnaron throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range. Decent striking displayed by Magnaron there. Magnaron misses with a wild body shot. Magnaron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Magnaron checks a low kick from Fei Chung. A combination from Magnaron does no damage. Magnaron moves out of range as Fei Chung strikes. Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Magnaron checks a leg kick. Fei Chung looks to land a body kick but Magnaron moved away. Fei Chung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron. Fei Chung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Fei Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Magnaron. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Fei Chung lands a slapping body shot.
Fei Chung moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target. Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnaron. Magnaron misses with an uppercut
and Fei Chung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A little jabbing left from Fei Chung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung misses with a wild combination.
Fei Chung lands a lovely overhand right. Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Fei Chung is out of range. Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fei Chung scores with a head kick.
Fei Chung moves out of range as Magnaron strikes. Magnaron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Magnaron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fei Chung. Magnaron avoids the elbow strike from Fei Chung, against the cage.
Good body shot from Fei Chung.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fei Chung tries to work over Magnaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron. Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch. A shot in the inside from Fei Chung. Fei Chung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Magnaron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fei Chung backwards. Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands an elbow inside that Magnaron shrugs off. Fei Chung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch. Fei Chung tries to throw a body punch but Magnaron avoids it by throwing Fei Chung back against the cage. Magnaron lands a nice uppercut. Fei Chung blocks an uppercut.
Magnaron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fei Chung misses with a body punch.
Magnaron blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fei Chung blocks an uppercut.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung. Fei Chung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fei Chung connects with the punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung. Magnaron scores with a nice right hand.
Fei Chung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target. Magnaron throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range. Magnaron jabs Fei Chung to the body, keeping him at a distance. Magnaron connects with a right hand. Fei Chung shakes it off. Magnaron throws a right hand that Fei Chung ducks under and follows up with a left that Fei Chung also avoids with ease. Fei Chung feints a counter leg kick. Fei Chung connects with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung. Magnaron jabs Fei Chung right on the nose. Fei Chung blinks but takes it well. Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Magnaron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fei Chung connects with a nice looking jab.
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 Von Magnaron will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fei Chung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magnaron sprawls well. Magnaron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fei Chung gets slowly back to his feet. Fei Chung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magnaron throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fei Chung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Magnaron misses with a straight right. Magnaron throws a shot from downtown. Fei Chung moves away and avoids it. A swing and a miss from Fei Chung. Magnaron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Magnaron.
A big right from Fei Chung misses. Magnaron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Magnaron misses with a straight left. Fei Chung looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Magnaron swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a straight right hand. Von Magnaron is winning the standup battle so far. Fei Chung throws a hook to the side of Magnaron's head but Magnaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Magnaron scores with a punch to the head. Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung. Magnaron falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fei Chung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Magnaron's guard. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fei Chung slips nicely into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round. Magnaron wants to get back to his feet. Fei Chung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Magnaron kicks off Fei Chung and gets to his feet. Fei Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnaron.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Magnaron. Magnaron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Fei Chung throws a right and a left that Magnaron avoids nicely. Magnaron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Magnaron misses. Fei Chung replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magnaron blocks it well. Magnaron misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet. Fei Chung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magnaron. Fei Chung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Magnaron instigates a clinch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Magnaron pushes Fei Chung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Magnaron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Fei Chung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Fei Chung blocks an uppercut.
Fei Chung scores with a hook to the body. A short right from Fei Chung. Fei Chung misses with the head strike.
Fei Chung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fei Chung lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnaron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron tries to work over Fei Chung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron. Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnaron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fei Chung throws a head punch that misses. Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Magnaron lands with a short head shot on the inside. Magnaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the side of Fei Chung's head. Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Fei Chung. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Fei Chung lands a nice uppercut. Fei Chung scores with an uppercut up the middle. Von Magnaron has scored more points in the clinch so far. Magnaron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the side of Fei Chung's head. Fei Chung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnaron's elbow. Magnaron can't find room to land a body shot as Fei Chung controls the action.
Magnaron misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Magnaron fails to land. Magnaron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fei Chung can do to turn this around? Magnaron breaks the clinch.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Fei Chung thinks about the counter body kick. Magnaron misses with a hook. Fei Chung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Fei Chung tries for a takedown but Magnaron sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fei Chung just misses with a punch to the body.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses. Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron. Magnaron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung. Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung. No joy there for Magnaron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fei Chung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Magnaron misses with a right hand and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Fei Chung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. It looked like Magnaron wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Magnaron misses with a looping right. Fei Chung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Nice shot by Magnaron. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes. Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming. Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Magnaron walks into a jab. Magnaron misses with a hook
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Von Magnaron dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Magnaron connects with a looping right hand.
Fei Chung lands with a slapping head kick. Nice defenses there by Fei Chung. Fei Chung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Fei Chung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron. Magnaron swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fei Chung wants to slow Magnaron down by chopping away at his legs. Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Fei Chung ducks down to avoid it. Fei Chung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magnaron scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Magnaron misses. Fei Chung staying out of range there. Fei Chung defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand. Magnaron takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses. Magnaron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Fei Chung saw that one coming. Fei Chung fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fei Chung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Magnaron circles away quickly and effectively. Magnaron is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fei Chung. Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fei Chung. Fei Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jab, jab by Magnaron - just one landing. Magnaron blocks the body kick.
Magnaron avoids the body shot from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Magnaron moves out of range.
Magnaron throwing a counter right hand but Fei Chung manages to avoid it. A cross from Magnaron lands. Fei Chung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fei Chung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron. Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand. Magnaron blocks a jab. Magnaron throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range. Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Magnaron gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fei Chung to score an easy takedown into full guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Magnaron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fei Chung is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fei Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magnaron is keeping the position for now. Magnaron is looking to stand up but Fei Chung isn't so interested in that idea. Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but Fei Chung passes into half guard.
Magnaron is trying to stand back up but Fei Chung is controlling him
Magnaron pushes Fei Chung off but Fei Chung dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Magnaron prevents Fei Chung from improving position. Magnaron is pushing Fei Chung's head away, looking to escape. Fei Chung manages to hold on to the position though. Wu Fei Chung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Magnaron is not content to let Fei Chung control the position. Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but Fei Chung drags him back down. Fei Chung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magnaron knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Magnaron pushes Fei Chung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fei Chung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
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. Fei Chung trying to control the action but Magnaron is working from the bottom. Magnaron wants to get back to his feet but Fei Chung drags him back down. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Fei Chung tries to land a leg kick but Magnaron saw it coming and moves away.
A combination from Magnaron does no damage. Fei Chung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magnaron. Fei Chung swings for the body but Magnaron moves out of range.
Fei Chung lands with a slapping head kick. Magnaron throws a shot to the body.
Fei Chung has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target. Fei Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magnaron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A jab from Magnaron misses. Fei Chung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Wu Fei Chung. I think Magnaron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Magnaron! In his post fight interview, Von Magnaron started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. The defeated Wu Fei Chung had this to say: 'Where am I? What's going on? What happened?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 302 p4p, 43 weight class) and Kagekatsu Uesugi (ranked 370 p4p, 51 weight class). Payne's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bad Company. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Max Payne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kagekatsu Uesugi! The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Uesugi loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch. Uesugi throws a hook to the side of Payne's head but Payne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Payne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi. Uesugi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne. It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Uesugi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Uesugi misses with a wild body shot. Uesugi lands with an overhand left. A jab from Uesugi misses. Payne misses with a body shot.
Payne connects with a single shot there. Uesugi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Uesugi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne. Uesugi throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily. Payne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uesugi throws a jab when Payne was well out of range. Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Payne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uesugi throws a punch but it's blocked by Payne. Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payne's elbow. Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Uesugi tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Uesugi prevents a body shot from Payne. Our sources have told us that Payne has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Payne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Uesugi avoids it. Knees in the clinch landing for Payne.
Uesugi is looking to control Payne's arms but Payne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uesugi has his back to the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Uesugi. Uesugi can't find room to land a body shot as Payne controls the action.
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body. Payne trying to land knees to the body.
Payne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Payne takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Payne. Payne tests Uesugi's chin there with a solid looking shot. Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Uesugi 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Payne lands a jab to the head.
Uesugi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Payne at a distance.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Payne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Payne throws a combination. Uesugi tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Payne wants to land a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range. Payne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Payne misses with a straight left. Payne lands a jab. Uesugi throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily. Uesugi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Payne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Uesugi avoids the body shot from Payne.
Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Payne misses with a straight right. Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Payne slips under a jab from Uesugi. Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy. A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet. Payne throws a sloppy head kick and Uesugi moves out of range easily. Nice defenses there by Payne. Payne tries to move into range but Uesugi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Payne takes the fight into the clinch. Uesugi misses with the head strike.
Uesugi controlling the action here for a moment.
Uesugi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Uesugi can turn it around. Uesugi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uesugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow. Payne misses with a knee to the head. Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Uesugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Payne is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Payne putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uesugi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Payne tries to land knees in the clinch but Uesugi avoids the damage to the body. A shot in the inside from Payne. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Payne misses with a punch to the body.
Uesugi blocks a body shot from Payne. Payne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Uesugi avoiding damage as Payne throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Uesugi is trying to stall.
Payne lands with a light punch inside. Uesugi blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Payne. Uesugi tries a body shot but Payne blocks it.
Payne lands a body punch in the clinch. Uesugi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Payne backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uesugi misses with a short punch on the inside. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Payne slips under a jab. Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Payne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Payne misses the jab. Uesugi cracks Payne with an open hand slap. Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Payne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Payne thows a leg kick but Uesugi checks it and Uesugi counters with a left to the body. Payne lands a head kick!
Payne is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks. Payne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Payne lands with a cross. A clash of legs there as Uesugi blocks the low kick. Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round. Payne throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily. Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy. Payne looks to land a left hand but Uesugi moved out of range nicely. Payne walks into a straight right hand from Uesugi. Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi. Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming. A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet. Uesugi throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range. Payne tries to bum rush Uesugi with a series of wild strikes but Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Payne throws a chopping leg kick but Uesugi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming. Payne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Uesugi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A decent looking cross lands there for Payne. Payne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Payne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Payne swings widly with a right hand
and Uesugi counters with a lovely shot to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uesugi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Payne on the side of the head. Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne throws out a leg kick but Uesugi moves out of range and Payne only half commits. Uesugi throws a body shot but no joy. Payne feinted there with a counter leg kick. Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Uesugi connects with a single shot there. Uesugi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Payne on the side of the head. Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Uesugi lands with a right hand. Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Payne takes one to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands a jab to Payne's midsection. Uesugi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Payne under the eye. Uesugi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Payne thuds his right hand into Uesugi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Payne avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Payne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Payne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Uesugi off balance momentarily. Payne throws a head kick that misses. Payne with a body punch. A glancing blow. Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payne avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Payne slips under a jab. Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Payne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Payne ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi. Payne throws a jab when Uesugi was well out of range. It seemed like Uesugi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Uesugi connects with a body shot that sends Payne's belly button to the back. Payne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
That kick from Payne tenderised Uesugi's leg. Uesugi is trying to keep his angry face on. Uesugi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Uesugi. A slow jab from Payne misses its intended target. Payne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uesugi. Payne drops his hands momentarily and Uesugi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Uesugi moves away from the strike by Payne. Uesugi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Uesugi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Payne. Uesugi misses with a body shot.
Payne misses with a straight right. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Payne moves out of range. Payne misses with a looping left. Uesugi looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kagekatsu Uesugi will probably get the nod - 10:9. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Payne throws a lazy right hand but Uesugi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Payne cracks Uesugi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Payne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi. Uesugi misses with a wild body shot. Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Payne jabbing away but nothing is landing. Uesugi misses the shot to the body. Uesugi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Uesugi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Payne throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it. Uesugi throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Uesugi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Payne. Payne obviously looking to wear him down.
Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uesugi. A jab from Payne does it's job there. Uesugi throws a looping overhand right but Payne ducks down to avoid it. Uesugi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Uesugi jabs at Payne's body. Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Payne throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it. A big right from Payne misses. Payne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Payne in his tracks. Uesugi lands with a good body shot. Payne connects with a nice looking jab.
Payne slips a jab from Uesugi. Uesugi throws a shot to the body.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes. Uesugi blocks a leg kick. Uesugi misses with an uppercut. Payne saw that one coming. A low kick from Payne is predictable there and Uesugi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Payne ducks under a wild hook from Uesugi. Payne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Payne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Uesugi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Payne throws out the jab. Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it. Uesugi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Payne throws a front kick aimed at Uesugi's knee but Uesugi avoids it well. Uesugi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Uesugi swings for the body but Payne moves out of range.
Uesugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot. Payne avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes. Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uesugi. Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Uesugi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot lands for Uesugi. Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away. Payne looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range. Uesugi jabs at Payne's body. Payne throws out a loose jab but Uesugi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Payne misses with a straight right. Uesugi misses with a looping left. Uesugi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne. Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a thumping low kick. Payne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uesugi. Uesugi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it. Uesugi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Uesugi blocks a jab. Payne throws the left hand but Uesugi avoids the punch easily. Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Payne. Uesugi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Payne can pounce on him.
Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Uesugi is out of range. Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi. Kagekatsu Uesugi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Payne clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Payne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi. Payne struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Uesugi lands a body punch. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Payne is leaning against Uesugi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Max Payne has scored more points in the clinch so far. Uesugi pushes Payne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Payne is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uesugi is defending well for now. Payne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Payne manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kagekatsu Uesugi. I've got Uesugi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kagekatsu Uesugi! Kagekatsu Uesugi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vikai Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muuka Laine (ranked 290 p4p, 35 weight class) and Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 300 p4p, 36 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Not Falling by Mudvayne kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Venum Tree Knee Dad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muuka Laine! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
54 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Venum Tree Knee Dad! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laine defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand. Tree Knee Dad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Tree Knee Dad ducks down to avoid it. Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the head. Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely. It seemed like Tree Knee Dad was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Tree Knee Dad misses with a hook. A bone on bone clash there as Tree Knee Dad blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Laine. Laine lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Tree Knee Dad. Laine lands an overhand right. Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Laine was well out of range. Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick. Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Tree Knee Dad seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A good leg kick by Laine. Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Tree Knee Dad's head. Tree Knee Dad lands with a cross. Tree Knee Dad lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tree Knee Dad. Laine wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs. No joy there for Laine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad throws a series of punches but Laine avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab. Laine connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back. Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine. Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right. Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laine tries to land a front kick but Tree Knee Dad steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. The fighters circling - Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Laine lands with a good body shot. Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Tree Knee Dad's torso. Laine throws a nice looking combination but Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Laine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laine. Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right. Nice defenses there by Laine. A combination from Laine does no damage. Laine swinging wildly here.
Laine gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Laine misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laine missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react. Tree Knee Dad slips a straight right by Laine. The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Tree Knee Dad with the counter takedown but Laine avoids it easily. Tree Knee Dad dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Good work by Tree Knee Dad as he checks the leg kick. Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Tree Knee Dad moves out of range of the strikes. Tree Knee Dad lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tree Knee Dad manages to avoid it. Laine throws a quick inside leg kick. Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range. Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A swing and a miss from Laine. Laine wants to slow Tree Knee Dad down by chopping away at his legs. Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right. Laine misses with an uppercut
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a shoot takedown. Laine fights it but they end up in guard. Tree Knee Dad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tree Knee Dad is still trying to improve position. Tree Knee Dad wants to control from the top but Laine keeps moving. Laine wants to stand and escape but Tree Knee Dad is having none of it. Tree Knee Dad trying to control but Laine is working from the bottom. Laine is looking to stand up but Tree Knee Dad isn't so interested in that idea. Laine managing to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Laine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Laine is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Laine takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Laine. Beautiful body shot. Laine connects with a body shot that sends Tree Knee Dad's belly button to the back. Laine scores with a nice body kick.
Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Tree Knee Dad off balance momentarily. Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing. Laine thows a left - swing and a miss! Laine takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Laine cracks the inside of Tree Knee Dad's front leg. Laine throws a body shot but no joy. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight right. Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Laine takes one on the button. Tree Knee Dad dodges the punch combination from Laine.
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 Muuka Laine will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes. Laine pushes Tree Knee Dad away with a front kick. Tree Knee Dad drops his hands momentarily and Laine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far. Laine comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes. Tree Knee Dad avoids the body shot from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Laine. Laine circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tree Knee Dad 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. A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses. Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left. Tree Knee Dad throws an overhand right that lands on Laine's shoulder, as Laine tries to avoid the shot. A slow jab from Laine misses its intended target. Laine lunges at Tree Knee Dad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tree Knee Dad's hand. Tree Knee Dad ducks under a wild hook from Laine. Laine misses with a hook to the body
and Laine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Tree Knee Dad connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Laine throws out a loose jab but Tree Knee Dad uses good head movement to avoid it. A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine. Tree Knee Dad throws the left hand but Laine avoids the punch easily. Tree Knee Dad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Laine.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a good jab. Tree Knee Dad moves away from the strike by Laine. Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Tree Knee Dad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tree Knee Dad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Laine walks into a stiff left hand from Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Laine misses the shot to the body. Laine throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses. Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming. It looked like Laine was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Laine throws a front kick aimed at Tree Knee Dad's knee but Tree Knee Dad avoids it well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Laine jabs Tree Knee Dad right on the nose. Tree Knee Dad blinks but takes it well. Tree Knee Dad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine. Laine feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tree Knee Dad's calf. Tree Knee Dad slips a jab and a cross from Laine.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a wild body shot. Tree Knee Dad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laine scores with a kick to the midsection. A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target. Laine misses with a low kick. Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tree Knee Dad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Laine on the wrong end of a nice hook. Laine misses with a wild body shot. Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Laine misses with a low kick.
Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Laine throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and checks it nicely. Tree Knee Dad checks a low kick from Laine. A little jabbing left from Tree Knee Dad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Laine moves out of range as Tree Knee Dad strikes. Laine misses with a jab to the body
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Tree Knee Dad misses with a looping right. Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laine staying out of range there. Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tree Knee Dad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Tree Knee Dad pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses. Laine throws a lazy right hand but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Laine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tree Knee Dad throws a jab when Laine was well out of range. Laine throws the left hand but Tree Knee Dad avoids the punch easily. Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab. Tree Knee Dad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laine.
Laine misses the jab. Tree Knee Dad has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine. Laine tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's front leg with a kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it. Laine wants to land a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad is out of range. Tree Knee Dad misses with an uppercut. Laine saw that one coming. Laine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Laine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Laine throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tree Knee Dad. Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tree Knee Dad. Laine connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Laine moves forwards but Tree Knee Dad connects with a nice, crisp jab. A solid leg kick lands there for Laine.
Tree Knee Dad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad. It looked like Laine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Laine misses the body punch and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand. Laine walks into a jab. Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely. Tree Knee Dad appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Laine throws a big shot that misses. Nice takedown defense from Laine. No joy for Tree Knee Dad on that attempt. A jab lands there for Tree Knee Dad. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tree Knee Dad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laine throws out the jab. A jab from Tree Knee Dad misses. It looked like Laine was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tree Knee Dad. Tree Knee Dad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Laine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Laine throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Laine throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side. Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tree Knee Dad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Laine looks to land a left hand but Tree Knee Dad moved out of range nicely. Laine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tree Knee Dad throws out the jab. Laine lands with a kick to the temple. Tree Knee Dad shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Good leg kick by Laine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Laine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand. Laine throws a push kick but Tree Knee Dad slaps the foot to one side. Laine throws a head kick but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left. Tree Knee Dad cracks Laine with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Tree Knee Dad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tree Knee Dad lands with an overhand left. Tree Knee Dad jabbing away but nothing is landing. Laine misses with a body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tree Knee Dad! But no joy. Laine takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A quick step to the side and Laine tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Laine throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a takedown but Laine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tree Knee Dad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tree Knee Dad checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a two punch combination.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Tree Knee Dad saw that one coming. Tree Knee Dad swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A slow jab from Tree Knee Dad misses its intended target. Laine connects with a body shot. Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tree Knee Dad.
Laine tries to work over Tree Knee Dad's front leg with a kick but Tree Knee Dad checks it. Tree Knee Dad swings for the body but Laine moves out of range.
Laine slips under a jab from Tree Knee Dad. That kick from Laine tenderised Tree Knee Dad's leg. Tree Knee Dad is trying to keep his angry face on. Laine throws a nice inside leg kick. Tree Knee Dad thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice shot by Laine. Tree Knee Dad lands with a shot to the body. Laine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad. Venum Tree Knee Dad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A swing and a miss from Tree Knee Dad. Some wild striking there from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Laine uses good head movement to avoid it. Laine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tree Knee Dad. That did some damage! Nice defenses there by Laine. A nice leg kick lands there from Laine. Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A big left from Tree Knee Dad misses. Laine is looking to slow Tree Knee Dad down with leg kicks. Tree Knee Dad throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Laine thinks about countering with a body kick. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laine!
Laine avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
A big right from Laine misses. A countering left hand to the body from Tree Knee Dad misses. Laine scores with a nice right hand.
Laine tests Tree Knee Dad's chin there with a solid looking shot. Decent striking displayed by Tree Knee Dad there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range. Tree Knee Dad on the wrong end of a nice hook. Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laine defending well as Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big left hand. Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tree Knee Dad throws a big shot that misses. Laine throws a head kick that misses enabling Tree Knee Dad to counter with a crisp jab. Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket. Laine drops his hands momentarily and Tree Knee Dad takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Laine lands a high kick!
Laine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tree Knee Dad if he has to take too many more of those.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Laine throws a body punch but Tree Knee Dad moves out of range. Tree Knee Dad scores with a jab to the jaw. Tree Knee Dad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily. Laine loads up on a big right hand but Tree Knee Dad slips the punch. Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Tree Knee Dad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tree Knee Dad missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Laine throws a leg kick but Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and moves out of range. Tree Knee Dad swinging wildly here.
Laine lands with a good body shot. Tree Knee Dad misses with a straight left. Laine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Laine there as he acknowledges the shot. Tree Knee Dad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. A low kick from Laine misses and Tree Knee Dad counters with a stiff right hand. Tree Knee Dad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tree Knee Dad. Laine ducks under a wild hook from Tree Knee Dad. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Tree Knee Dad looks to land a left hand but Laine moved out of range nicely. Tree Knee Dad throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand! Laine scores with a push kick. Tree Knee Dad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Laine to score with a decent uppercut. Laine misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Muuka Laine. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laine, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Shimada scores the fight 30:28 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine! Muuka Laine 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. Venum Tree Knee Dad was interviewed post fight and said '@#%&$*&^#$%!#$^&%$#'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Settakian Fett (ranked 451 p4p, 60 weight class) and Jarred Reich (ranked 293 p4p, 41 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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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Settakian Fett! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jarred Reich! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reich lands a slapping body shot.
Reich blocks a head kick by Fett.
Fett throws an off balance right hand
letting Reich counter with a right hand. Reich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fett momentarily.
Fett just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett throws a head kick that misses and Reich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reich lands a leg kick that knocks Fett off balance momentarily. Fett throws out a loose jab but Reich uses good head movement to avoid it. Reich has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fett is landing a low percentage of strikes. Fett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reich scores with a body shot.
Reich scores with a punch 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! A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Reich does a little dance to reset his feet. Fett throws a looping overhand right but Reich ducks down to avoid it. Reich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reich defending well as Fett loads up on a big left hand. A little jabbing left from Reich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Reich avoids the head kick by Fett.
Fett moves out of range as Reich throws a body kick.
Fett wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Reich just misses with a punch to the body.
Fett looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Fett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reich misses with an uppercut. Reich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Reich swings and misses with a shot to the body and Fett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jarred Reich has been cut. Reich misses with a hook. Fett throws a lazy right hand but Reich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reich misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a nice uppercut. Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Reich counters with a nice uppercut. Reich moves away from the strike by Fett. Settakian Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fett catches Reich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reich tries a head kick but it misses.
Reich scores with a jab. Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fett lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett drops Reich with a beautiful combination! Reich stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fett is looking for the KO!
Reich is rocked! Fett looks to land a left hand but Reich moved out of range nicely. Reich is still on wobbly legs! Can Fett finish him? Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reich counters with a good, hard body kick but Fett shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reich seems to have recovered his senses. Fett with a body punch. A glancing blow. Fett throws an off balance right hand
and Reich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Reich avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Reich throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily. Fett takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Nice defenses there by Reich. A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Reich does a little dance to reset his feet. Reich throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reich. Jab by Fett. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reich throws a push kick but Fett slaps the foot to one side. Fett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fett throws a head kick that misses. Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Reich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fett throws a head kick but Reich moves out of range.
Fett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarred Reich will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jarred Reich's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reich was well out of range. Poor timing from Fett. Reich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Fett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Reich ducks under a wild hook from Fett. Reich misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a nice body shot. Nice body punch from Fett. Fett avoids the body shot from Reich.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reich moves away. Reich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fett checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Fett is looking to counter the offense by Reich and move into the clinch. Fett misses with a hook. Reich slips a straight right by Fett. Reich slips a jab from Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fett misses the body punch and Reich counters with a lovely shot to the body. A jab lands there for Reich. Reich lands with a kick to the temple. Fett shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Reich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Jarred Reich seems to be getting the better of the standup. Reich throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a straight right hand. Reich avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Reich takes one to the chin there. Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Reich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Reich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily. Fett is looking to counter with head kicks. Reich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reich misses with a straight right. It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Reich throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reich throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fett's head. Reich slips under a jab. Reich follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Reich looks for the body kick but Fett saw that one coming. Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reich. Fett is looking to counter punch. Fett blocks a head kick by Reich.
Fett wants to slow Reich down by chopping away at his legs. Reich throws a leg kick but Fett checks it. Reich swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fett if he has to take too many more of those.
Reich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fett defending well as Reich loads up on a big left hand. Reich blocks a jab. Reich throws a leg kick that misses. Fett gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reich lands a really nice looking cross but Fett seems unphased.
Reich misses with a jab to the body
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Fett throws a jab when Reich was well out of range. Fett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reich misses with a hook. Reich has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Reich throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
Reich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Reich throws a sloppy body shot
letting Fett counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fett. Fett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reich counters with a left to the body. Fett misses with a straight left. Reich misses with a hook
and Fett counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Reich slips a straight right by Fett. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarred Reich will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Jarred Reich's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A low kick from Reich misses and Fett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reich thinking. Fett throws a shot from downtown. Reich moves away and avoids it. Fett works the jab nicely. Fett throws a jab when Reich was well out of range. Fett misses with a hook
and Reich counters with a straight right hand. Fett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target. Reich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Reich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Reich throws a head kick that misses. Reich blocks a head kick by Fett.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reich walks into a stiff left hand from Fett. Reich swinging wildly here.
Reich slips under a jab. Fett throws a head kick that misses. Reich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Reich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Jarred Reich's cut even more. Reich punishes Fett's body with a nice straight punch. Reich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Fett lands a big uppercut and Reich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Reich looks OK. Fett waves Reich back to his feet! Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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! Reich moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fett cracks Reich on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Reich falls backwards against the cage. Fett follows up with more strikes that drop Reich to his knees. Fett keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Reich! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Settakian Fett! In his post fight interview, Settakian Fett gave a big smile as he said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koh Ibu (ranked 231 p4p, 10 weight class) and Kazuka Fuujin (ranked 276 p4p, 14 weight class). Ibu comes to the cage accompanied by B DASH - WATER POW. Fuujin has chosen a lot of Asian swag in this young man as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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132 lbs
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Koh Ibu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuka Fuujin! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ibu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fuujin scores with a shot to the body.
Fuujin takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Fuujin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ibu scores with a shot to the body.
Ibu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Ibu stuns Fuujin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Fuujin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Fuujin's head. Fuujin walks into a left hand. Ibu scores with a nice strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fuujin misses with a low kick.
Fuujin throws a leg kick which misses Ibu's front leg but catches the back leg as Ibu tries to avoid it. Fuujin throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily. Ibu takes a swing at Fuujin's ribcage but misses. A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target. Ibu takes a swing at Fuujin's ribcage but misses. Fuujin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibu. Ibu misses with a hook
and Fuujin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuujin.
That's one minute gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Ibu. Fuujin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ibu as he jumps to the side. Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab. Fuujin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Ibu cracks Fuujin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Fuujin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ibu can pounce on him.
Fuujin throws a body kick that misses. Ibu connects with a body shot that sends Fuujin's belly button to the back. Ibu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fuujin on the side of the head. Ibu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fuujin lands a jab to the head.
Ibu misses with a looping right. Horrible takedown attempt by Fuujin or perhaps it was just good defense by Ibu, which made it look bad. Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Fuujin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ibu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. This has been an exciting period of action! Ibu misses with a wild body shot. Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Fuujin ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ibu misses with a straight left. Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin. Fuujin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Fuujin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin. Koh Ibu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice defenses there by Fuujin. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick. Ibu lands a body shot.
Ibu with a hook. Ibu lands with a shot to the body. Ibu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fuujin. Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab. Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin. Ibu checks a low kick from Fuujin. Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Fuujin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fuujin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuujin, as that shot connected.
Fuujin misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuujin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu. Fuujin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibu but Ibu pushes him off and we're back to square one. Koh Ibu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuka Fuujin. Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu. Fuujin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuujin jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circle momentarily. Fuujin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ibu thows a body kick. Fuujin tries to catch it but that hurt him. Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. A swing and a miss from Fuujin. Ibu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ibu wants it to stay on the feet. Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet. Fuujin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A cross from Ibu lands. Ibu misses with a body shot.
Ibu getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fuujin loads up on a big right hand but Ibu slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ibu lands a jab to the head.
Ibu sizes up Fuujin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Ibu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fuujin tries a quick counter leg kick but Ibu is wise to it. Ibu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. The crowd cheers as Ibu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fuujin doesn't seem phased though. Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Fuujin. Ibu avoids the body shot from Fuujin.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Ibu gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head. Fuujin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibu. Fuujin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Fuujin blocks a body shot from Ibu. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibu. Fuujin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fuujin tries to throw a body punch but Ibu avoids it by throwing Fuujin back against the cage. Ibu prevents a body shot from Fuujin. Fuujin lands a nice uppercut. Fuujin misses with some punches.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuujin's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet. Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Fuujin misses the target. Fuujin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Fuujin throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ibu throws a body punch but Fuujin moves out of range. Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ibu. Fuujin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuujin throws out the jab. A big right from Fuujin misses. Ibu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuujin in his tracks. This has been an exciting period of action! The fighters circle momentarily. Fuujin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fuujin. Fuujin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fuujin slips under a jab. Fuujin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fuujin there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ibu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fuujin misses with a looping right. Ibu jabs at Fuujin's body. Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far. Ibu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fuujin throws out a leg kick but Ibu moves out of range and Fuujin only half commits. Ibu tries to land a front kick but Fuujin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Ibu looks to land a left hand but Fuujin moved out of range nicely. Fuujin misses with a looping left. Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss! A little jabbing left from Fuujin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ibu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Fuujin throws a big shot that misses. Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fuujin can do to turn this around? Fuujin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ibu scores with a jab to the body. Ibu lands with a straight right. Fuujin didn't see that one coming. This has been an exciting period of action! Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and Fuujin counters with a straight right hand. Fuujin takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses. Fuujin slips under a jab from Ibu. Fuujin misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ibu moves away from the strike by Fuujin. Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fuujin's sensitive parts. Ibu tries to clinch there but Fuujin circles away.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Fuujin circles away.
Fuujin lands a jab.
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut. Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Fuujin seems unphased.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuujin. Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick. Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Fuujin ducks down to avoid it. Fuujin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fuujin throws a wild body kick that Ibu sees coming a mile off. Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ibu fakes the leg kick and cracks Fuujin in the body. Fuujin throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily. Fuujin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fuujin looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick. Ibu thows a left - swing and a miss! A big right from Ibu misses. Fuujin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuujin throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily. Ibu slips a jab from Fuujin. Ibu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fuujin on the side of the head. Fuujin takes a kick to the side of the head. Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Fuujin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Ibu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fuujin throws a head kick but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter punch. Ibu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Fuujin throws a big shot that misses. Ibu throws a hook to the side of Fuujin's head but Fuujin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fuujin is just out of range. Fuujin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Fuujin misses with a body shot
and Ibu counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fuujin misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back. Fuujin misses the shot to the body. Fuujin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Fuujin misses with a looping left. Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fuujin. Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick. Fuujin tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ibu tries to clinch up but Fuujin circles away and keeps his distance. Fuujin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away. Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Ibu jabs Fuujin right on the nose. Fuujin blinks but takes it well. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ibu cracks Fuujin with a right hand to the side of the head. Fuujin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuujin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Good shot there by Ibu. Ibu slips under a jab from Fuujin. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Koh Ibu's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuujin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu. Fuujin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu. Ibu cracks Fuujin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Fuujin takes one to the side of the head.
Fuujin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ibu is able to avoid easily. Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target. Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Fuujin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Fuujin settles back down. Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Fuujin seems unphased.
Fuujin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ibu. Fuujin misses with a body kick. Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu. Ibu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fuujin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Fuujin is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks. This has been an exciting period of action! Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ibu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fuujin's calf. Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fuujin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibu.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fuujin throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ibu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fuujin can pounce on him.
Ibu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuujin has time to react. Fuujin swings widly with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The fighters circling - Fuujin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fuujin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Fuujin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Fuujin ducks under a wild hook from Ibu. Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fuujin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Fuujin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Fuujin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Fuujin. Fuujin misses with a looping right. Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Fuujin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Fuujin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ibu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fuujin scrambles back to his feet. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ibu cracks a nice hook into Fuujin's ribs. Kazuka Fuujin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ibu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick. Ibu lands with a slapping head kick. Fuujin misses with a body kick. Ibu's corner calls for a 1-2. Ibu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin. Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuujin. Ibu jabs at Fuujin's body. Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuujin.
Jab from Fuujin. Ibu scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Ibu takes one to the side of the head.
Ibu lands with a good body shot. Ibu dips to his left and cracks Fuujin with an uppercut! Ibu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fuujin tries to land a front kick but Ibu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuujin. Fuujin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Fuujin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Ibu lands a jab to the nose. Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Fuujin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ibu misses with a body kick. Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Fuujin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab. Fuujin looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range. Fuujin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Fuujin scores with a leg kick.
Fuujin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ibu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fuujin just manages to avoid it. Fuujin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fuujin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ibu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fuujin slips under a jab. Fuujin looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ibu. Fuujin wants to land a leg kick but Ibu is out of range. Ibu works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ibu slips a jab from Fuujin. It looked like Ibu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fuujin. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fuujin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ibu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ibu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Ibu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fuujin momentarily.
Ibu lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibu lands with a kick to the temple. Fuujin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Fuujin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ibu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fuujin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu. A cross from Ibu lands. Fuujin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuujin. Ibu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fuujin. A jab lands there for Ibu. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ibu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Ibu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fuujin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Fuujin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu. The fighters circle momentarily. Ibu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu! Koh Ibu was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Alatalo (ranked 294 p4p, 42 weight class) and Jack Stone (ranked 75 p4p, 10 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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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
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lasse Alatalo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Stone thows a left - swing and a miss! Alatalo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Stone takes a body punch but keeps moving. Alatalo checks a leg kick nicely. Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo. A chopping leg kick lands by Stone. Stone bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target. Stone misses with a low kick.
Alatalo throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it. Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stone misses the jab. Stone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Alatalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it. Stone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Stone on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alatalo. Alatalo takes one to the chin there. Alatalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alatalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jack Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stone throws a hook to the side of Alatalo's head but Alatalo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Stone pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alatalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Alatalo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. Nice cross by Alatalo. Stone wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance. Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Alatalo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone. Stone lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone misses the body punch and Alatalo counters with a stiff right hand. Alatalo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stone is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely. Stone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alatalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stone misses with a leg kick and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut. Alatalo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alatalo misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Stone is looking to clinch. Alatalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab from Alatalo misses. Stone misses the body punch and Alatalo counters with a right hand to the body. Alatalo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stone sees it coming and avoids it easily. Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo. It seemed like Stone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Stone misses with a left hand and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut. Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Stone throws out a leg kick but Alatalo moves out of range and Stone only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Alatalo thows a left - swing and a miss! Stone slips a straight right by Alatalo. Stone loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch. Stone throws a leg kick but Alatalo sees it coming and moves out of range. Stone misses with a low kick. A little feinted left hand from Alatalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Stone ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo. Alatalo with a jab. Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alatalo. Alatalo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Alatalo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stone. Alatalo throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily. Stone ducks under a wild hook from Alatalo. Stone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Alatalo throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Stone flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo. Stone flicks out a counter leg kick but Alatalo steps away. The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stone misses with a low kick.
Alatalo works Stone's body with a nice hook. Alatalo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Alatalo misses with a body shot
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand. Alatalo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Stone tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance. It looked like Alatalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stone. Jab by Stone. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A looping hook to the body misses from Alatalo. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet. Alatalo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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 Lasse Alatalo will probably get the nod. That's time! Alatalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Alatalo misses the target. Alatalo throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. Despite the aggression on Stone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo. Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone jabbing away but nothing is landing. Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Alatalo throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily. Alatalo throws a body shot but no joy. Stone misses with an uppercut. Alatalo saw that one coming. Alatalo misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Alatalo. Alatalo misses with a hook to the body
and Stone counters with a straight right hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet. Nice jab there from Alatalo. Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice uppercut there from Alatalo. Stone cracks Alatalo with a right hand to the side of the head. A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. Alatalo does a little dance to reset his feet. Stone cracks Alatalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Stone swings away with a leg kick that misses. A big right from Alatalo misses. Stone misses with a body kick. Stone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alatalo. Alatalo lands a head shot. Stone tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it. Stone wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Alatalo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alatalo lands with a hook. Stone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Alatalo missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alatalo misses with a hook
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Alatalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away. Alatalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Stone only half commits to the counter leg kick. Stone moves away from the strike by Alatalo. Nice shot lands for Alatalo. Stone misses with a body shot.
Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. Stone throws a right hand that misses
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand! Alatalo misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alatalo. Stone moves out of range of the strikes. Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Alatalo is looking to counter with a shot to the body. A big right from Stone misses. Alatalo is looking to counter punch. Stone connects with a solid leg kick. Alatalo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Stone loads up on a big right hand but Alatalo slips the punch. Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo. Stone scores with a jab to the head.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone misses with a wild body shot. Stone throws a series of punches but Alatalo avoids them all with ease. Alatalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alatalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Stone lands with a hook. Alatalo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Alatalo takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses. Stone misses with an uppercut
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stone throws a nice outside leg kick. Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Alatalo's defenses. Alatalo misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely. Alatalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Alatalo off balance momentarily. Jack Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup. A punch lands to the side of Alatalo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Stone is looking to clinch. Alatalo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stone lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alatalo takes a step back to recover. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Alatalo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Alatalo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stone under the eye. Stone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Alatalo sprawling to the canvas! Alatalo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stone finish him?!
Alatalo is rocked! Stone cracks the inside of Alatalo's front leg. Oh Alatalo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Stone walks into a straight right hand from Alatalo. Alatalo seems to have got his legs back now. Alatalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Stone throws a right and a left that both miss. Alatalo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stone cracks Alatalo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alatalo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stone finish him?
Stone on the wrong end of a nice hook. Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. Alatalo looks to land a left hand but Stone moved out of range nicely. Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. Alatalo misses with a wild body shot. Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alatalo. Alatalo moves away from the strike by Stone. Stone throws the left hand but Alatalo avoids the punch easily. Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A shot to the liver by Alatalo. Beautiful body shot. Stone takes one on the button. Stone misses with a body shot.
Alatalo slips a straight right by Stone. A big left from Stone misses. Stone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alatalo finds it's way round the side to connect with Stone's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Stone throws out a loose jab but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it. Stone lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Alatalo blocks the leg kick.
Alatalo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Stone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stone lands a big head kick that sends Alatalo tumbling to the mat! Stone takes a step backwards and waves Alatalo back to his feet - he wants the finish! Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone. A swing and a miss from Alatalo. Alatalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Stone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alatalo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Stone. Stone maintains the clinch. Alatalo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it. Stone pushes Alatalo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Stone lands with a right to the head. Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards. Stone blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alatalo. Stone throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo. Alatalo misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut. Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alatalo's efforts to push away. Stone lands a right hand. Alatalo working aggressively here.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside. Alatalo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch. Alatalo blocks a body shot from Stone. Alatalo is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Alatalo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Alatalo lands a shot to the body. Stone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alatalo works on Stone's body with a couple of short punches. Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it. Alatalo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alatalo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stone or not. Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Stone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Alatalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone throws a head punch that misses. Alatalo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Stone 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 28:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Stone! Jack Stone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Brakeley (ranked 482 p4p, 71 weight class) and Ricky Bobby Jr (ranked 298 p4p, 45 weight class). Brakeley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Woke up this Morning. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Brakeley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Bobby Jr! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bobby Jr moves out of range as Brakeley throws a body kick.
Brakeley slips a straight right by Bobby Jr. Brakeley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bobby Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brakeley scrambles back to his feet. Brakeley lands a nice looking body kick. Bobby Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brakeley in his tracks. Brakeley misses with a hook. Bobby Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Bobby Jr swinging wildly here.
Brakeley cracks Bobby Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Bobby Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brakeley. Bobby Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brakeley misses with a hook. Bobby Jr pushes Brakeley up against the cage in a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bobby Jr misses with a short punch on the inside. Brakeley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bobby Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brakeley. Brakeley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bobby Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brakeley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round. Brakeley drops Bobby Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bobby Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Brakeley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ricky Bobby Jr has been cut. Brakeley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bobby Jr. Bobby Jr moves out of range of the body kick. Bobby Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brakeley throws a nice outside leg kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Brakeley lands a body shot.
Bobby Jr scores with a hook to the body. Brakeley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bobby Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bobby Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brakeley takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Bobby Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Brakeley throws a series of punches but Bobby Jr moves out of range. Brakeley avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Brakeley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bobby Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Brakeley misses with a two punch combination.
Brakeley throws a jab but it's blocked by Bobby Jr. Bobby Jr walks into a straight right hand from Brakeley. Bobby Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab. A looping hook to the body misses from Bobby Jr. Brakeley does a little dance to reset his feet. Brakeley throwing a counter right hand but Bobby Jr manages to avoid it. Bobby Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Nice defenses there by Bobby Jr. Brakeley throws a head kick that misses. Brakeley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Bobby Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brakeley. Brakeley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Bobby Jr misses with a leg kick. Brakeley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bobby Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Bobby Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bobby Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bobby Jr clinches with his opponent.
Brakeley has had enough of the clinch but Bobby Jr keeps him there for the moment. Bobby Jr misses with a knee strike.
Bobby Jr scores with a shot to the side of Brakeley's head. Brakeley manages to break the clinch.
Bobby Jr throws a leg kick but Brakeley moved away. Bobby Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Bobby Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brakeley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bobby Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Brakeley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brakeley avoids the body shot from Bobby Jr.
Brakeley tries to land a front kick but Bobby Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Brakeley lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Bobby Jr can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Brakeley and Bobby Jr drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Brakeley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Brakeley! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michael Brakeley made sure he mentioned Garra Nutri, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Yamaguchi (ranked 149 p4p, 18 weight class) and Will Rock (ranked 32 p4p, 5 weight class). Yamaguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Yama Yama. Rock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Wanna Rock. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Will Rock was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Yamaguchi! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
19 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Will Rock! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rock moves into the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. Yamaguchi takes a shot to the head. Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamaguchi controls his hands.
Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock jumps guard but Yamaguchi stands there with Rock around his waist. Rock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yamaguchi misses with a body punch.
Rock lands with a right to the head. Rock blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock pulls guard successfully.
Rock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Rock working for a triangle but Yamaguchi defends it easily.
Yamaguchi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rock is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rock looking for a guillotine here but Yamaguchi defends easily.
Yamaguchi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamaguchi gets to his feet - Rock follows without any prompting. Rock gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rock. Rock lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards. Yamaguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Rock uses good head movement to avoid it. Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamaguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Yamaguchi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rock. Will Rock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yamaguchi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yamaguchi checks a leg kick. Rock misses with a looping left. Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot. Rock throws a right hand that misses
and Yamaguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rock walks into a jab. Rock misses with a wild body shot. Jab, jab by Rock - just one landing. Rock misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamaguchi counters with a series of strikes. Rock will be more careful next time no doubt. A good leg kick by Rock. Yamaguchi blocks a low kick nicely. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Yamaguchi is looking to slow Rock down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock misses with a wild body shot. Rock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Yamaguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Yamaguchi settles back down. A swing and a miss from Yamaguchi. Rock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Rock moves out of range of the body kick. Yamaguchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Rock tries to counter by closing the distance. Yamaguchi blocks a jab. Yamaguchi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rock is out of range. Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rock throws a right hand that Yamaguchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Yamaguchi also avoids with ease. Rock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rock avoids a kick to the body.
Rock wants to counter the offense by Yamaguchi and move into the clinch position. Rock lands with a right hand. Rock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Rock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rock tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yamaguchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Yamaguchi lands a jab to the nose. Rock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yamaguchi. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rock, right into the meat.
Rock connects with a nice looking jab.
Rock takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi. Rock pushes Yamaguchi up against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land. A short uppercut from Rock. Rock misses with a body punch.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Rock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamaguchi tries to throw a body punch but Rock avoids it by throwing Yamaguchi back against the cage. Rock taking a breather. Yamaguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Rock.
Rock blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi. A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamaguchi. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Will Rock will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rock tries to clinch there but Yamaguchi circles away.
Yamaguchi throws a body shot but no joy. Rock throws a nice inside leg kick. Rock misses with a straight right. Yamaguchi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rock avoids it. Rock tries to clinch but Yamaguchi moves out of range. Kai Yamaguchi is winning the standup battle so far. Rock ducks under a wild hook from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Yamaguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Yamaguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. A punch lands to the side of Rock 's head but he takes it in his stride. Rock gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamaguchi digs a right hand into Rock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rock's gas tank. Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock misses with a short punch on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. Rock jumps guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Yamaguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yamaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards. Rock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yamaguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Rock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Yamaguchi digs a good hook to Rock's body.
Decent striking displayed by Rock there. Rock misses with a wild body shot. Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi takes one to the chin there. Yamaguchi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rock is able to avoid easily. Good leg kick by Rock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yamaguchi throws a solid leg kick but Rock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Rock scores with a jab to the jaw. Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Rock throws a body punch but Yamaguchi moves out of range. Rock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rock misses with an uppercut
and Yamaguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamaguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Yamaguchi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Rock tries to pull guard but Yamaguchi forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Kai Yamaguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Rock. A short left from Rock. Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rock. A hook to the body from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi misses with some punches.
Rock blocking some punches.
Will Rock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rock lands a body punch. Rock blocks a body shot from Yamaguchi. Rock tries to throw a body punch but Yamaguchi avoids it by throwing Rock back against the cage. Yamaguchi misses with a short punch on the inside. Rock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yamaguchi scores with a shot to the side of Rock's head. Rock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right hook to the body lands for Yamaguchi.
Rock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside. Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Yamaguchi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Yamaguchi lands a shot to the body. Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Rock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rock pulls guard effortlessly. Yamaguchi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yamaguchi slips nicely into half guard. Rock is trying to get back to full guard. Rock trying to hold on to Yamaguchi's head to control him but Yamaguchi postures up.
Yamaguchi is figuring out what he wants to do next. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Rock will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Yamaguchi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rock throws out the jab. Rock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yamaguchi motions for Rock to come forward. Yamaguchi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Rock jabbing away but nothing is landing. Rock throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamaguchi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rock. Rock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Yamaguchi misses the shot to the body. Rock blocks a head kick by Yamaguchi.
Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamaguchi feints and then cracks Rock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rock down. Yamaguchi lands with a hook. Rock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Rock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yamaguchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Rock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yamaguchi's calf. Yamaguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range. Rock throws out a powerful jab. Yamaguchi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yamaguchi throws a hook to the side of Rock's head but Rock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Yamaguchi takes one on the button. Rock throws a hook to the side of Yamaguchi's head but Yamaguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A quick step to the side and Yamaguchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yamaguchi checks a leg kick. Rock misses with a straight left. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yamaguchi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Rock defending well as Yamaguchi loads up on a big left hand. Yamaguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rock. Yamaguchi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Rock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamaguchi misses with a head kick.
Rock throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Yamaguchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rock. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Yamaguchi throws a low kick but Rock avoids it. Rock throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yamaguchi. Rock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Yamaguchi swats away the attempt to clinch by Rock. Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch. Yamaguchi throws a body punch but Rock moves out of range. Rock scores with a nice strike. Yamaguchi throws a front kick aimed at Rock's knee but Rock avoids it well. Yamaguchi checks a low kick from Rock. Rock fails in his attempt to clinch. Nice defenses there by Yamaguchi. Rock closes the distance and clinches. Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rock. Yamaguchi lands an uppercut. Rock swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamaguchi uses good head movement to avoid it. Yamaguchi lands a hook to the side of the head. Yamaguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Rock controls the action.
Yamaguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Rock. Rock throws a punch but it's blocked by Yamaguchi. Rock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Yamaguchi blocks a body shot from Rock. Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Rock scores with a hook to the body. Rock blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi lands an uppercut. Yamaguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamaguchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Rock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yamaguchi backwards. Rock scores with a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Yamaguchi is working Rock over against the cage. Yamaguchi pushes Rock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. Rock blocking some punches.
Rock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yamaguchi to keep the fight standing. Yamaguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamaguchi presses Rock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yamaguchi stalls. Yamaguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rock backwards. Yamaguchi letting Rock take a breather here. Yamaguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rock backwards. Yamaguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamaguchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Rock backwards. Yamaguchi lands with a right to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Will Rock just about did enough to take it. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Rock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yamaguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rock. That did some damage! Donk. Rock catches Yamaguchi right on the button with a cross. Rock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamaguchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yamaguchi connects with a crisp jab. Yamaguchi scores with a jab. Rock closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yamaguchi tries a body shot but Rock blocks it.
Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rock working some nice short punches in the clinch. Yamaguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rock backwards. A right hand to the body from Yamaguchi.
A head punch on the inside from Yamaguchi fails to land. Yamaguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rock successfully pulls guard.
Yamaguchi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamaguchi is aware though and is defending well. Yamaguchi postures up.
Yamaguchi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Yamaguchi wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. Rock looking for a guillotine here but Yamaguchi defends easily.
Rock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yamaguchi stopping the sweep attempt from Rock. Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yamaguchi is aware though and is defending well. Rock being controlled here, momentarily. Rock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock controls Yamaguchi momentarily but Yamaguchi frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yamaguchi ducks under a wild hook from Rock. As Rock backs away, Yamaguchi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Yamaguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rock needs to keep his hands up - Yamaguchi had a free shot at his head there. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Rock pulls guard effortlessly. Yamaguchi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Yamaguchi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Yamaguchi stands up from Rock's guard - Yamaguchi perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Yamaguchi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Rock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rock lands a jab to Yamaguchi's midsection. Yamaguchi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rock. Rock circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rock explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Yamaguchi misses with a body kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Yamaguchi. This has been an exciting period of action! Yamaguchi throws a lazy right hand but Rock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rock wants to counter with a clinch but Yamaguchi pushes him away. Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot. Rock getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Rock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rock misses with a low kick as Yamaguchi jumps back. Yamaguchi throws a half hearted mid kick. Yamaguchi slips under a jab from Rock. Rock throws a low kick, looking for Yamaguchi's leg but Yamaguchi calmly moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kai Yamaguchi will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No joy there for Rock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yamaguchi throws a push kick but Rock slaps the foot to one side. Yamaguchi misses with a low kick. Yamaguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rock. Yamaguchi moves out of range as Rock strikes. Yamaguchi wants to slow Rock down by chopping away at his legs. Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A jab from Yamaguchi misses. Rock let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Rock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Rock avoids the head kick by Yamaguchi.
Yamaguchi loads up on a big right hand but Rock slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rock moves away from the strike by Yamaguchi. Yamaguchi tries to work over Rock's front leg with a kick but Rock checks it. Yamaguchi needs to keep his hands up - Rock had a free shot at his head there. Rock rushes Yamaguchi and presses him up against the cage. Rock prevents a body shot from Yamaguchi.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yamaguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Yamaguchi. Rock misses with the head strike.
Yamaguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Rock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Yamaguchi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yamaguchi tries to work over Rock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yamaguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rock scores with an uppercut up the middle. Rock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamaguchi's elbow. Rock lands with a short head shot on the inside. Yamaguchi is leaning against Rock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yamaguchi struggles to land a body shot inside as Rock controls his hands.
Rock misses with some punches.
Yamaguchi misses with a punch to the body.
Rock lands a shot to the body. Yamaguchi lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! A right hook to the body lands for Yamaguchi.
Kai Yamaguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike. Rock lands a left hand.
Rock is trying to pull guard but Yamaguchi has him pressed against the cage. Rock jumps into guard, dragging Yamaguchi to the mat.
Yamaguchi stands and steps away. Rock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Yamaguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rock scores with a punch to the head. Rock is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Yamaguchi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Yamaguchi misses with a wild body shot. Rock throws out a counter right but Yamaguchi avoids it with no problem. Rock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A little feinted left hand from Yamaguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Yamaguchi misses with a looping left. Yamaguchi sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamaguchi avoids it this time. Yamaguchi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Yamaguchi sets himself, and Rock steps forward looking for the clinch! Yamaguchi avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yamaguchi stuns Rock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamaguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Yamaguchi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yamaguchi. Rock avoids the body shot from Yamaguchi.
Rock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yamaguchi slips under a jab. Rock closes the distance looking to clinch and Yamaguchi counters with a good low kick that Rock was not able to check. Will Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Yamaguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rock. Yamaguchi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rock moves out of range as Yamaguchi strikes. Yamaguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab. Rock moves out of range of the body kick from Yamaguchi.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rock.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rock tries to clinch there but Yamaguchi circles away.
Rock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamaguchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Yamaguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rock is out of range and Yamaguchi settles back down. A jab from Yamaguchi misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Yamaguchi. That's going to slow Rock down. Yamaguchi looks to throw the jab but Rock is out of range. Rock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Rock darts in and clinches Yamaguchi up against the cage. Yamaguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rock's elbow. Rock blocking some punches.
Yamaguchi lands a shoulder strike. Yamaguchi working aggressively here.
Yamaguchi throws a head punch that misses. Nice body punch from Rock - that landed with a thud.
Rock misses with a body punch.
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 Kai Yamaguchi. I think Rock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:48 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kai Yamaguchi! Kai Yamaguchi is the new lightweight champion! An out of breath Kai Yamaguchi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Snot Slurper (ranked 165 p4p, 23 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 150 p4p, 19 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snot Slurper! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jurgen Tetsuo! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A slow jab from Slurper misses its intended target. Tetsuo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slurper in his tracks. Slurper scores with a nice strike. Tetsuo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slurper tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tetsuo is in Slurper's guard. Tetsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slurper is keeping the position for now. Tetsuo postures up in Slurper's guard and throws a big left but Slurper blocks it. Slurper controlling Tetsuo's posture. Tetsuo with a flurry of punches that miss. My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Tetsuo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slurper holds on and takes a little breather. Slurper seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Tetsuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tetsuo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Slurper's head. Tetsuo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Tetsuo wants to control from the top but Slurper keeps moving. Slurper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Tetsuo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tetsuo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Slurper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Tetsuo throws a shot from downtown. Slurper moves away and avoids it. Jab from Tetsuo. Tetsuo throws a head kick that misses. Jurgen Tetsuo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Slurper walks into a stiff left hand from Tetsuo. Tetsuo misses with an uppercut. Slurper is looking to counter punch. Slurper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tetsuo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Tetsuo lands a really nice looking cross but Slurper seems unphased.
No luck for Tetsuo with that takedown attempt. Tetsuo scores with a takedown into Slurper's guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Slurper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Slurper keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slurper holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Slurper keeping full guard, as Tetsuo tries to pass. Tetsuo with a flurry of punches that miss. Tetsuo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Tetsuo throws an elbow that misses. Slurper uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tetsuo's guard. Nice move by Slurper! Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Slurper from controlling successfully. Slurper looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tetsuo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Tetsuo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Tetsuo thows a huge punch but Slurper dodges it nicely.
Tetsuo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Slurper is trying to maintain the position but Tetsuo is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tetsuo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Tetsuo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tetsuo throws a leg kick which misses Slurper's front leg but catches the back leg as Slurper tries to avoid it. Slurper sizes up Tetsuo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Slurper tries to move into range but Tetsuo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Slurper missing with a left hand there. Tetsuo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Slurper clobbers Tetsuo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tetsuo is rocked! Tetsuo misses with a hook to the body
and Slurper counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Tetsuo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Slurper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tetsuo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Slurper blocks a head kick by Tetsuo.
Slurper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Tetsuo blocks a jab. Tetsuo scores with a shot to the body.
Slurper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tetsuo. Tetsuo circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Tetsuo is still on wobbly legs! Can Slurper finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Slurper cracks Tetsuo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Tetsuo falls to his knees and Slurper doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snot Slurper! Snot Slurper gave a mention to Garra Nutri in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
39% |
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