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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Trujillo (ranked 1318 p4p, 179 weight class) and Dutch Schultz (ranked 1072 p4p, 146 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dutch Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schultz moves away.
Schultz throws the kick towards the body but Trujillo avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
Schultz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schultz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Trujillo misses the body punch
and Schultz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schultz scores with a hook.
Schultz throws a lazy body kick
and Trujillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Schultz moves out of range.
Trujillo throws a lazy uppercut
and Schultz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trujillo thinking.
Trujillo misses with a right hand
and Schultz counters with a nice body kick.
Schultz tries to clinch up.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trujillo 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 Schultz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schultz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice body kick there by Schultz.
Trujillo misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz slips under a jab.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schultz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trujillo.
Trujillo drops his hands momentarily and Schultz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A nice combination there by Schultz.
Schultz lands with a hook. Trujillo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schultz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trujillo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Schultz's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A nice combination there by Trujillo.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Schultz wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Trujillo misses the target.
Schultz staying out of range there.
Schultz throws a counter combo.
Schultz misses with a body kick.
Schultz tries to bum rush Trujillo with a series of wild strikes but Trujillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo tries to move into range but Schultz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trujillo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schultz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Schultz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
And Schultz responds with a good body kick, but Trujillo manages to step out the way in time.
Schultz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schultz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Schultz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schultz throws a right hand that Trujillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Trujillo also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Trujillo misses the target.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Schultz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schultz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trujillo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schultz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut.
Dutch Schultz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trujillo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trujillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schultz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trujillo. Trujillo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Schultz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Schultz rushes Trujillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schultz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trujillo is defending well for now.
Trujillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Trujillo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks with his arms.
Schultz blocks a body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Schultz prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Trujillo on the inside.
Trujillo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Trujillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trujillo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trujillo scores with a hook to the body.
Trujillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Schultz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trujillo's face.
A right hand to the body from Trujillo.
Schultz pushes Trujillo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schultz misses with a knee to the head.
Trujillo pushes Schultz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trujillo wants to break free but Schultz has control.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the head but Trujillo blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Trujillo.
Schultz looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trujillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Trujillo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schultz.
Trujillo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Schultz is trying to keep an underhook but Trujillo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet.
Schultz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trujillo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trujillo trying to control from Schultz's half guard. Schultz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Trujillo throwing strikes from guard but Schultz blocks nicely.
Trujillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trujillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Schultz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dutch Schultz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trujillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trujillo scores with a hook.
Schultz slips under a jab.
Schultz misses with a two punch combination.
Trujillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schultz was well out of range. Poor timing from Trujillo.
Schultz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schultz throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range.
Schultz lands an overhand right.
Schultz cracks Trujillo with a good jab.
Trujillo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trujillo blocks a head kick by Schultz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo avoids a kick to the body.
Dutch Schultz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schultz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Trujillo blocks the body kick.
Schultz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dutch Schultz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Trujillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schultz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Schultz.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Trujillo.
Trujillo takes a little break here. Schultz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz trying to remain calm as Trujillo controls from the top position.
Schultz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Schultz prevents Trujillo from improving position.
Schultz tries to buck Trujillo off but Trujillo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is working Schultz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Schultz is looking for a sweep.
Schultz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trujillo.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Trujillo is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Trujillo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schultz is not content to let Trujillo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trujillo.
Trujillo cracks Schultz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trujillo throws a strike aimed at the side of Schultz's head but Schultz avoids it well.
Schultz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trujillo.
Trujillo trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Trujillo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Trujillo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Trujillo cracks Schultz with a big elbow.
Trujillo working the ground and pound.
Schultz parries the strikes from Trujillo easily there. Trujillo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Schultz to escape.
Schultz defending against the ground and pound.
Schultz takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Schultz regains half guard, as Trujillo was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trujillo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Trujillo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Trujillo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Schultz's head.
Trujillo misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Schultz.
Schultz doesn't manage to clinch there - Trujillo circles away.
A quick step to the side and Trujillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz swings for the body but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo lands a lovely overhand right.
Trujillo throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schultz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a good cross that connects.
Trujillo wants to slow Schultz down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz misses with a body kick.
Schultz connects with a right hand. Trujillo shakes it off.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Trujillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Schultz.
Schultz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Trujillo.
A shot to the liver by Trujillo. Beautiful body shot.
Schultz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trujillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Trujillo.
Schultz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trujillo throws out the jab.
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Trujillo saw that one coming.
Schultz lands a lovely overhand right.
Schultz slips a jab from Trujillo.
Schultz tries to clinch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Schultz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trujillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Schultz thuds his right hand into Trujillo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Schultz looks for the body kick but Trujillo saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Schultz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schultz works Trujillo's body with a nice hook.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schultz moves away.
Schultz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Trujillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schultz manages to avoid it.
Schultz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schultz jabs at Trujillo's body.
Schultz moves out of range as Trujillo strikes.
Schultz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Trujillo can pounce on him.
Schultz rushes Trujillo and presses him up against the cage.
Trujillo lands a shot to the body.
Schultz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trujillo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schultz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schultz misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Trujillo.
Trujillo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Trujillo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo breaks the clinch.
Schultz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trujillo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schultz on the side of the head.
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
Schultz jabs Trujillo right on the nose. Trujillo blinks but takes it well.
Trujillo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schultz but Schultz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schultz is looking to clinch but Trujillo is avoiding it.
Schultz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Trujillo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Schultz.
Schultz thumps Trujillo with a low kick.
Schultz moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
Both fighters circling a little - Schultz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trujillo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schultz counters with a nice body shot.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Schultz moved out of range nicely.
Schultz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trujillo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trujillo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Schultz misses with a left hand
and Trujillo counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Schultz to counter with a crisp jab.
Trujillo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Schultz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trujillo.
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Schultz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Schultz moved out of range.
Schultz fails to land with a series of punches.
Trujillo throws a big shot that misses.
Schultz is looking for the big counter here.
Schultz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trujillo swings for the body but Schultz moves out of range.
Trujillo slips a jab and a cross from Schultz.
A quick step to the side and Trujillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schultz throws a hook but Trujillo blocks it.
Trujillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schultz closes the distance and clinches.
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 Dominic Trujillo.
I think Trujillo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
An out of breath Dominic Trujillo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Escobar Chavez (ranked 1011 p4p, 121 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 938 p4p, 110 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Escobar Chavez might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Buena Vista Social Club - Hasta Siempre. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
23 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Escobar Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 3, fighting out of New York, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Timmon misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar Chavez lands with a straight right. Timmon didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Escobar Chavez does it's job there.
Escobar Chavez cracks a nice hook into Timmon's ribs.
Escobar Chavez clobbers Timmon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Timmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Timmon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Timmon is out of range.
Escobar Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Timmon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Timmon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmon 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.
Escobar Chavez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Escobar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Timmon.
Timmon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escobar Chavez throws out the jab.
Escobar Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Timmon staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmon.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Escobar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Timmon is just out of range.
Escobar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Timmon throws a head kick that Escobar Chavez semi-blocks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping right.
Timmon cracks the inside of Escobar Chavez's front leg.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Escobar Chavez lands.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Escobar Chavez is looking to slow Timmon down with leg kicks.
Escobar Chavez pushes Timmon away with a front kick.
The fighters circling - Escobar Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Timmon does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Timmon! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws out a leg kick but Timmon moves out of range and Escobar Chavez only half commits.
Timmon throws a big counter head kick but Escobar Chavez avoids it with no problem.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Timmon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Escobar Chavez thinking.
Timmon avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
A decent looking cross lands there for Timmon.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Timmon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Timmon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Timmon slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTimmon.
Escobar Chavez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Timmon. That did some damage!
Timmon missing with a left hand there. Escobar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Timmon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Escobar Chavez misses with an uppercut. Timmon saw that one coming.
Escobar Chavez throws a right and a left that Timmon avoids nicely.
Timmon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Timmon throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobar Chavez has time to react.
Timmon checks a leg kick nicely.
Timmon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar Chavez was well out of range. Poor timing from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Timmon's belly button to the back.
Escobar Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Timmon 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.
Escobar Chavez throws a body punch but Timmon moves out of range.
Timmon slips a straight right by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez thows a leg kick but Timmon checks it
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut.
Timmon has closed the distance and engaged Escobar Chavez in a clinch.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Timmon's head.
Timmon lands a nice shot to the body.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez lands a left hand.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Timmon controls the action.
Timmon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez lands with a left to the head.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
Timmon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Timmon.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Timmon misses with a low kick.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Timmon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Timmon defending well as Escobar Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Timmon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Timmon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Timmon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Timmon tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez checks a leg kick.
Timmon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tests Timmon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick from Timmon lands but Escobar Chavez takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez sets himself, and Timmon steps forward looking for the clinch! Escobar Chavez avoids it this time.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Escobar Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Escobar Chavez swings for the body but Timmon moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Timmon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Timmon throws a shot from downtown. Escobar Chavez moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobar Chavez. Timmon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Timmon clinches up with Escobar Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Escobar Chavez avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timmons head.
Escobar Chavez working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Timmon tries a body shot but Escobar Chavez blocks it.
Nice body punch from Timmon.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Timmon can do to turn this around?
A short right from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Braylin Timmon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Escobar Chavez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Escobar Chavez controls the action.
Escobar Chavez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Timmon takes a shot to the head.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
Timmon lands with a left to the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Timmon's head.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Timmon.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Timmon pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon lands an uppercut.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Escobar Chavez.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timmon.
Timmon working aggressively here.
Escobar Chavez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Timmon takes a shot to the head.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands an uppercut.
Escobar Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Timmon.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Escobar Chavez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Escobar Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Timmon controls the action.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon blocking some punches.
Timmon lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobar Chavez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Timmon gets through Escobar Chavez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Timmon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Escobar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Timmon struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar Chavez controls his hands.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez blocking some punches.
Escobar Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar Chavez prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Escobar Chavez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Timmon.
Escobar Chavez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Timmon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Escobar Chavez.
Timmon tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez is having none of it.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Timmon to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez misses the jab.
Timmon moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar Chavez fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Escobar Chavez.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Escobar Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobar Chavez tries to clinch up.
Timmon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobar Chavez's head.
Escobar Chavez throws out a leg kick but Timmon moves out of range and Escobar Chavez only half commits.
Escobar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmon manages to avoid it.
Escobar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Timmon.
Timmon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Escobar Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Timmon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Timmon connects with a body shot.
Timmon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez avoids the head kick by Timmon.
Escobar Chavez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar Chavez throws a sloppy body shot
and Timmon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Escobar Chavez - just one landing.
Timmon tries to clinch but Escobar Chavez moves out of range.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez looks to throw the jab but Timmon is out of range.
Timmon checks a leg kick.
Timmon thumps Escobar Chavez with a low kick.
Timmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Timmon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar Chavez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmon jabs at Escobar Chavez's body.
The crowd cheers as Escobar Chavez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Timmon doesn't seem phased though.
Timmon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Escobar Chavez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Timmon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Timmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Timmon lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Escobar Chavez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut.
Escobar Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobar Chavez avoids the body shot from Timmon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar Chavez appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Braylin Timmon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timmon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Timmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Timmon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Timmon moves out of range of the leg kick from Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Timmon slips the punch.
Escobar Chavez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Escobar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Timmon moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the side of Timmon's head but Timmon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Timmon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmon slips a jab from Escobar Chavez.
Timmon shapes to counter with a head kick.
Escobar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Timmon was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar Chavez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Escobar Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Timmon misses with a body punch
and Escobar Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Timmon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Timmon avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Timmon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Escobar Chavez 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brando Reigns (ranked 1060 p4p, 124 weight class) and Naoyuki Nakano (ranked 562 p4p, 73 weight class). Reigns comes to the cage accompanied by Tragedy. 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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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brando Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Naoyuki Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Nakano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Reigns walks into a jab.
Reigns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Nakano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been told by Reigns's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reigns tries to clinch but Nakano moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reigns - the referee stops the clock and Nakano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reigns. Nakano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Nakano gets tackled into the cage by Reigns. Reigns maintains the clinch.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano lands a shoulder strike.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reigns.
Nakano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Reigns checks it.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Reigns as he connects with a hook.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Nakano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reignss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakano throws a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Nakano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reigns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Nakano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Reigns scores with a hook.
Nakano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns jabs at Nakano's body.
Reigns throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reigns lands with a kick to the temple. Nakano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakano tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reigns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakano, right into the meat.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano throws a chopping leg kick but Reigns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano is looking to slow Reigns down with leg kicks.
Reigns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reigns lands a head kick. Nakano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Nakano scores with a body shot.
Nakano slips under a jab.
Reigns tries to work over Nakano's front leg with a kick but Nakano checks it.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Nakano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Reigns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Nakano misses with a straight left.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Nakano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reigns checks the leg kick.
Reigns blocks the body kick.
Nakano scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakano walks into a jab.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Nakano's legs.
Nakano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reigns's head.
Nakano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.
Nakano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. Reigns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano throws a solid leg kick but Reigns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Nakano works the jab nicely.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Nakano.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
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 Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Nakano connects with a solid leg kick.
Reigns throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Nakano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Reigns moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Nakano dips to his left and cracks Reigns with an uppercut!
Nakano moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Nakano lands a jab to the head.
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Reigns defending well as Nakano loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
Nakano slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a hook. Nakano ducked under it nicely.
Nakano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakano checks a low kick from Reigns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Nakano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nakano misses with a body punch
and Reigns counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Nakano finds it's target.
Reigns lands with a cross.
Reigns misses with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakano.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Nakano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakano cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Reigns lands with a kick to the temple. Nakano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Reigns blocks the body kick.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakano lands with a straight right. Reigns didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns throws a good cross that connects.
Nakano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns takes one on the button.
Reigns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reigns lands with a slapping head kick.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reigns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Nakano checks a low kick from Reigns.
Nakano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reigns.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Nakano moves his leg out of the way.
Nakano wants to slow Reigns down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Reigns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Reigns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Nakano jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
Nakano throws a right hand that misses
and Reigns counters with a leg kick.
Nakano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakano moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Nakano misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Nakano looks for the body kick but Reigns saw that one coming.
Reigns avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reigns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nakano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reigns can pounce on him.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano lands with a cross.
Reigns cracks Nakano with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reigns. Reigns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Nakano misses with a looping right.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Nakano avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Nakano misses with a jab to the body
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Nakano sizes up Reigns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakano.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakano momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakano moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Reigns thumps Nakano with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Nakano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano throws a front kick that sends Reigns stumbling back into the cage.
Nakano misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Nakano avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakano.
Nakano misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Nakano scores with a punch to the head.
Nakano walks into a left hand.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
Nakano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Nakano tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reigns stuns Nakano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakano wants to slow Reigns down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakano throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Nakano takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Nakano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reigns slips under a jab from Nakano.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Reigns moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Nakano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
Nakano moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Reigns tries to bum rush Nakano with a series of wild strikes but Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakano throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
Nakano throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns throws a quick counter head kick but Nakano was just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nakano.
Nakano throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns misses with an uppercut
and Nakano counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakano throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Nakano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Nakano checks it.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Nakano does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano lands a leg kick that knocks Reigns off balance momentarily.
Reigns blocks the body kick.
Nakano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns defending well as Nakano loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Nakano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Reigns lands a front kick.
Nakano throws a head kick that misses.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Nakano throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Nakano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reigns throws a push kick but Nakano slaps the foot to one side.
Nakano tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Nakano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakano slips a straight right by Reigns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoyuki Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoyuki Nakano!
Naoyuki Nakano managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dick Caunt (ranked 377 p4p, 53 weight class) and Elijah Judah (ranked 621 p4p, 75 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Caunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Judah's head.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Caunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Judah scores with a shot to the body.
Caunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah throws a leg kick but Caunt moved away.
Nice defenses there by Judah.
Judah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Judah misses with a hook.
Judah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Judah walks forward, straight into a front kick from Caunt.
Caunt lands with a cross.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judah throws a low kick but Caunt moves out of range easily.
Caunt 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.
Judah throws a leg kick but Caunt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Judah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caunt.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Judah tenderised Caunt's leg. Caunt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Judah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt connects with a looping right hand.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
A big right from Judah misses.
Judah avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah avoids the body shot from Caunt.
Judah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Judah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Judah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Caunt scores with a jab to the body.
Judah avoids the body shot from Caunt.
Judah steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Caunt.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Caunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Judah sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Caunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Caunt swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
Judah throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Judah swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dick Caunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judah looks to land a right hand but Caunt moved out of range.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Judah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot lands for Judah.
Caunt connects with a body shot that sends Judah's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caunt. That's going to slow Judah down.
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Caunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Caunt keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping body kick lands there for Caunt.
Judah scores with a hook.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caunt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Judah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judah throws out a loose jab but Caunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Judah tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Caunt blocks the body kick.
Caunt throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Caunt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caunt momentarily.
Judah loads up on a big right hand but Caunt slips the punch.
Caunt misses with a body punch
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Caunt misses with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Caunt.
Caunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Judah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judah misses with a looping left.
Caunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Judah on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Judah under the eye.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judah is out of range.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah misses the jab.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caunt throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Judah will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caunt lands a front kick.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
Judah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Judah dips to his left and cracks Caunt with an uppercut!
Caunt misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Judah counters with a body kick.
Judah blocks a jab.
Caunt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Judah eats them both and turns towards Caunt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Caunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Judah's sensitive parts.
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 Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Judah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Caunt swings for the body but Judah moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Judah fails to land with a series of punches.
Caunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Judah in his tracks.
Caunt lands with an overhand left.
Dick Caunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Caunt pushes Judah away with a front kick.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Judah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Judah wants to counter the offense by Caunt and move into the clinch position.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Caunt 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.
Judah lands a jab to the head.
Judah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Judah moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Judah! But no joy.
Caunt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Judah, as that shot connected.
Judah misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Caunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Caunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Caunt cracks a nice hook into Judah's ribs.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Caunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Judah throws a right and a left that Caunt avoids nicely.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah slips under a jab.
Caunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Judah. Judah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Judah misses with a kick to the body.
Judah swings for the body but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt lands a nice looking body kick.
A clash of legs there as Judah blocks the low kick.
Caunt checks a low kick from Judah.
Jab by Caunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Judah is just out of range.
Caunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Judah lands the left hand.
Judah throws a head kick but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Judah scores with a punch to the head.
Caunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Caunt cracks Judah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caunt misses with a body shot
and Judah makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Caunt really felt that one!
Caunt with a nice cross.
Judah misses with a hook.
Judah looks to land a combination but Caunt avoids it well.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
Judah lands a jab to the head.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Caunt throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Caunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caunt swings widly with a right hand
and Judah counters with a stiff right hand.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caunt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Judah misses.
Caunt misses with a kick to the body.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt thumps Judah with a low kick.
Caunt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt missing with a left hand there. Judah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt dodges the punch combination from Judah.
Judah walks into a straight right hand from Caunt.
Caunt throws a low kick but Judah avoids it.
Caunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Judah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caunt in his tracks.
Judah slips under a jab from Caunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah moves out of range as Caunt strikes.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Judah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caunt.
Judah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Judah checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Caunt cracks Judah with a good jab.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judah.
Judah on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Caunt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Judah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
Caunt throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Caunt slips under a jab from Judah.
As Judah backs away, Caunt returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Judah sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Caunt.
Judah misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dick Caunt's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Judah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caunt.
Judah lands a nice shot to the body.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Judah has time to react.
Judah throws a head kick but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Judah.
Judah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Judah misses with a left hand
and Caunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Caunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah pivots, looking for a leg kick but Caunt is out of range and Judah settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Judah. That's going to slow Caunt down.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Judah staying out of range there.
Judah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Judah has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caunt.
Judah throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Caunt checks a leg kick.
Judah gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caunt misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Caunt misses with a hook. Judah ducked under it nicely.
Caunt sets himself, and Judah steps forward looking for the clinch! Caunt avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Caunt.
Judah punishes Caunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Caunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Judah.
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Caunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Judah looks for the body kick but Caunt saw that one coming.
Judah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Caunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Judah fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Caunt on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Caunt.
A punch lands to the side of Judah 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Judah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caunt manages to avoid it.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Caunt is just out of range.
Judah misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Judah blocks the leg kick.
Caunt looks to land a combination but Judah avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Judah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Caunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Judah's head.
Judah throws a wild body kick that Caunt sees coming a mile off.
Caunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Judah's calf.
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw.
Caunt throws a hook but Judah blocks it.
Caunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Caunt.
Judah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Caunt 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 Judah has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Judah and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Caunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Judah's head.
Judah moves out of range of the body kick from Caunt.
Caunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Judah.
Caunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Caunt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Judah blocks the body kick.
Caunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Judah gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Caunt.
Judah scores with a punch to the head.
Caunt throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Judah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Caunt misses.
Caunt throws a jab when Judah was well out of range.
Judah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Elijah Judah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judah tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Judah throws a head kick that misses.
Caunt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It seemed like Judah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Judah walks into a stiff left hand from Caunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caunt misses with a body shot.
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Caunt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Caunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Judah's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caunt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Caunt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caunt throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Judah gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
Judah lands a front kick.
Caunt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Caunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Caunt scores with a push kick.
Judah throws out a leg kick but Caunt moves out of range and Judah only half commits.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caunt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Caunt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Caunt 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
A less than humble Dick Caunt misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 144 p4p, 18 weight class) and Koichi Kamei (ranked 330 p4p, 42 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arzlan Bathory has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arzlan Bathory seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
18 - 6 - 1, 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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Koichi Kamei!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamei swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Kamei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bathory's hands.
Bathory misses with an uppercut.
Kamei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bathory is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bathory swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei looks to land a right hand but Bathory moved out of range.
Kamei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Kamei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Kamei avoids the body shot from Bathory.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Kamei. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamei.
Bathory misses with a body shot.
Bathory lands a front kick.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamei scores with a jab.
Bathory misses with an uppercut
and Kamei counters with a straight right hand.
Kamei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bathory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Bathory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bathory throws a looping overhand right but Kamei ducks down to avoid it.
Kamei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Bathory looks to land a right hand but Kamei moved out of range.
Kamei checks a leg kick nicely.
Kamei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei defending well as Bathory loads up on a big left hand.
Kamei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kamei misses the jab.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick.
Kamei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kamei scores with a hook to the body. Bathory takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kamei slips under a jab from Bathory.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bathory dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kamei. That did some damage!
Bathory connects with a leg kick. Kamei looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory loads up on a big right hand but Kamei slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei moves away from the strike by Bathory.
Kamei takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bathory throws a jab when Kamei was well out of range.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick from Bathory misses.
Kamei lands a jab to Bathory's midsection.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bathory moves away.
Bathory throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kamei avoids it.
Kamei misses with an uppercut. Bathory saw that one coming.
Kamei digs a good hook to Bathory's body.
A jab from Kamei misses.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory throws a body kick that misses.
Bathory throws an overhand right that lands on Kamei's shoulder, as Kamei tries to avoid the shot.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bathory is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kamei's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bathory misses with a body kick.
Bathory moves out of range as Kamei strikes.
A clash of legs there as Kamei blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bathory swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamei throws a jab when Bathory was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Bathory - just one landing.
Kamei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kamei scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bathory.
Kamei misses with a shot to the body
and Kamei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Bathory throws a body shot but no joy.
Bathory misses with an uppercut. Kamei saw that one coming.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamei moves away.
Bathory scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kamei in his tracks.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei blocks a jab.
Bathory lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamei off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Bathory misses.
Kamei slips under a jab.
Kamei misses with a hook.
Bathory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamei looks to land a left hand but Bathory moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Bathory. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Bathory.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamei misses the shot to the body.
Bathory throwing a counter right hand but Kamei manages to avoid it.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Bathory is looking to counter punch.
Kamei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kamei lands a jab to Bathory's midsection.
Kamei ducks right into an uppercut from Bathory.
Kamei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bathory shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kamei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bathory.
Bathory blocks a jab.
Kamei jabs Bathory to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bathory slips under a jab from Kamei.
Bathory looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamei is just out of range.
Kamei with a hook.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei slips under a 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 Arzlan Bathory will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei lands a nice hook to Bathory's body. Bathory takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Good leg kick by Bathory there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bathory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kamei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kamei lands a nice shot that snaps Bathory's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Bathory there.
Bathory on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bathory connects with the punch.
Bathory tries to land a front kick but Kamei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab from Bathory does it's job there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kamei in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Bathory misses its intended target.
Bathory lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bathory ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei checks a leg kick.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Bathory takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Kamei throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bathory misses the target.
Kamei misses with a left hand
and Bathory counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kamei's knee momentarily.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kamei scores with a body shot.
Kamei moves out of range of the body kick from Bathory.
Bathory throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kamei checks a low kick from Bathory.
Bathory lunges at Kamei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kamei's hand.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Kamei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bathory.
Bathory ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kamei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bathory on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory looks to throw the jab but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei cracks Bathory with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Jab from Bathory.
Bathory throws a shot from downtown. Kamei moves away and avoids it.
Kamei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bathory connects with a looping right hand.
Kamei ducks under a wild hook from Bathory.
Bathory scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Kamei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Bathory uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Bathory throws a right and a left that Kamei avoids nicely.
That kick from Bathory tenderised Kamei's leg. Kamei is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bathory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bathory swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamei 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.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Bathory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei swings for the body but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory swings for the body but Kamei moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamei.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei misses with a wild body shot.
Kamei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bathory counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bathory explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Kamei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bathory.
Kamei throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kamei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bathory scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kamei misses the target.
Good shot there by Kamei.
Kamei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bathory shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamei cracks Bathory with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bathory moves away from the strike by Kamei.
Bathory uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a body shot
and Bathory counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bathory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bathory 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.
Kamei missing with a left hand there. Bathory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamei throws out a loose jab but Bathory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
Bathory gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kamei misses with a looping right.
Bathory chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bathory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Kamei looks to throw the jab but Bathory is out of range.
Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kamei throws a body punch but Bathory moves out of range.
Bathory closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kamei misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bathory.
Bathory fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kamei is out of range.
Kamei throws out a counter right but Bathory avoids it with no problem.
Bathory slips a straight right by Kamei.
Bathory looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kamei scores with a jab to the body.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koichi Kamei will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bathory.
Kamei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bathory sizes up Kamei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamei takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kamei moves out of range of the leg kick from Bathory.
Kamei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamei.
Kamei misses with an uppercut.
Kamei lands a body shot.
Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Kamei punishes Bathory's body with a nice straight punch.
Bathory looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kamei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bathory with a body shot.
Kamei misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory throws a leg kick that misses.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Bathory throws the left hand but Kamei avoids the punch easily.
Bathory lands with a cross to 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!
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kamei checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamei cracks a nice hook into Bathory's ribs.
Bathory doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bathory wants to slow Kamei down by chopping away at his legs.
Bathory keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamei moves out of range as Bathory throws a body kick.
Bathory avoids the body shot from Kamei.
Kamei misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Kamei misses its intended target.
Bathory throws a big shot that misses.
Bathory with a hook.
Kamei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bathory momentarily.
Kamei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bathory throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kamei! But no joy.
Bathory throws a hook but Kamei blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamei. Bathory does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bathory takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bathory throws a head kick that misses.
Kamei blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bathory ducks under a wild hook from Kamei.
Bathory is looking to chop away at Kamei's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bathory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamei.
Bathory lands a nice shot to the body.
Kamei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bathory lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bathory moves out of range of the strikes.
Bathory misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kamei.
Kamei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bathory was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamei.
Bathory half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kamei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bathory works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bathory misses with a few strikes there.
Kamei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bathory in his tracks.
Kamei staying out of range there.
Kamei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory is looking to slow Kamei down with leg kicks.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Kamei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Bathory misses the shot to the body.
Kamei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamei slips a jab from Bathory.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
Kamei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bathory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamei.
Bathory connects with a solid leg kick.
Bathory attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bathory tries to score with a low kick but Kamei moves his leg out of the way.
Kamei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bathory scores with the left hand. Kamei knows he should have avoided that one.
Kamei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bathory.
A big left from Kamei misses.
Kamei throws a right hand that misses
and Bathory counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kamei lands with a nice body punch.
Bathory throws a solid leg kick but Kamei takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bathory.
Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bathory displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kamei throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bathory manages to avoid it.
Bathory cracks the inside of Kamei's front leg.
Kamei looks to score with a jab to the body but Bathory is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bathory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kamei has time to react.
Kamei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bathory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bathory with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bathory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kamei.
Bathory uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kamei.
Bathory is looking to land body kicks.
Bathory misses with a straight right.
Kamei throws the left hand but Bathory avoids the punch easily.
Bathory takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bathory misses with a looping left.
Bathory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kamei just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamei takes a swing at Bathory's ribcage but misses.
Bathory misses with a hook. Kamei ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Kamei misses.
It looked like Bathory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bathory looks to land a left hand but Kamei moved out of range nicely.
Kamei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kamei scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bathory doesn't seem bothered though.
Bathory slips a straight right by Kamei.
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 Arzlan Bathory.
Well Bathory 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Fujiwara (ranked 322 p4p, 49 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 346 p4p, 54 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yoshi Fujiwara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith staying out of range there.
That kick from Smith tenderised Fujiwara's leg. Fujiwara is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Fujiwara scores with a shot to the body.
Fujiwara 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.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiwara 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.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fujiwara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujiwara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith slips a jab from Fujiwara.
Fujiwara misses the shot to the body.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujiwara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujiwara.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Fujiwara's front leg but catches the back leg as Fujiwara tries to avoid it.
Fujiwara swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
A big right from Fujiwara misses.
Smith throws out a counter right but Fujiwara avoids it with no problem.
Fujiwara scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith forces Fujiwara back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujiwara's elbow.
Fujiwara wants a takedown.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Fujiwara lands a right hand.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Fujiwara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fujiwara's sensitive parts.
Fujiwara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab to Fujiwara's midsection.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fujiwara or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshi Fujiwara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fujiwara appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujiwara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fujiwara avoids the head kick by Smith.
Fujiwara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Fujiwara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fujiwara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Fujiwara moves away and avoids it.
Fujiwara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith lands with a hook. Fujiwara tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fujiwara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Fujiwara.
Joe Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujiwara throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Fujiwara.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Fujiwara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Smith has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fujiwara finds it's way round the side to connect with Smith's head.
Fujiwara tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
Fujiwara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith defending well as Fujiwara loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Fujiwara is just out of range.
Fujiwara half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fujiwara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Fujiwara with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fujiwara from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith is pulling down on Fujiwara's head. It's preventing any offense from Fujiwara, at least for the moment.
Fujiwara throwing strikes but missing.
Fujiwara trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fujiwara postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fujiwara throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fujiwara avoids them all with ease.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Fujiwara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith takes a swing at Fujiwara's ribcage but misses.
Fujiwara tries to counter with a takedown but Smith is quick to defend against it.
Fujiwara lands with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a head kick that Fujiwara semi-blocks.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a low kick.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fujiwara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fujiwara checks a low kick from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Fujiwara with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a hook but Fujiwara blocks it.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Fujiwara moves his leg out of the way.
Crunch! Smith slams his shin into Fujiwara's torso.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Fujiwara's head but Fujiwara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith tries to clinch
and Fujiwara counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujiwara stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Fujiwara is trying to keep Smith in close.
Fujiwara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujiwara being controlled here, momentarily.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
Fujiwara being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujiwara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fujiwara is working hard here to advance position.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fujiwara looking for a sweep. Not yet Fujiwara, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fujiwara wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Fujiwara had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Yoshi Fujiwara overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fujiwara lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fujiwara preventing the sweep.
Smith keeps trying to improve his position.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fujiwara landing some decent shots from guard.
Fujiwara connects with a couple of short punches.
Fujiwara stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Fujiwara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fujiwara passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is not content to let Fujiwara control the position.
Fujiwara is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fujiwara throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fujiwara is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith missing with a left hand there. Fujiwara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith looks to land a combination but Fujiwara avoids it well.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujiwara feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Fujiwara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujiwara is one step ahead there.
Smith trying to control the position here.
Fujiwara stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fujiwara working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Fujiwara working the ground and pound from side control.
Fujiwara in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fujiwara looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Smith is avoiding damage well.
Smith tries to bench press Fujiwara off him but Fujiwara keeps the position.
Fujiwara works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith tries to buck Fujiwara off but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Smith is trying to work for a sweep but Fujiwara has mounted him!
Fujiwara fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fujiwara working Smith over with strikes here.
Fujiwara landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Fujiwara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
Fujiwara landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fujiwara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Smith wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fujiwara raining down shots from the mount!
Yoshi Fujiwara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujiwara raining down hammerfists from mount.
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith wants to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith wants to control but Fujiwara is having none of it.
Fujiwara with shots to the head and body - Smith looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith tries to hold on but Fujiwara pushes him away.
Smith is in a horrible position here. Fujiwara smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fujiwara avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Fujiwara cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fujiwara lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujiwara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Fujiwara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiwara lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Fujiwara lands a heavy elbow.
Smith is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Fujiwara.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Fujiwara finish him?
Fujiwara postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Smith bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Fujiwara and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Fujiwara!
Yoshi Fujiwara really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pit Bull Development logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 81 p4p, 6 weight class) and Koh Ibu (ranked 198 p4p, 12 weight class). Ibu has chosen B DASH - WATER POW as his entrance music. Samak Ruenroeng had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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144 lbs
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132 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samak Ruenroeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Koh Ibu!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruenroeng feints and then cracks Ibu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ibu down.
Ibu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruenroeng scores with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu lands a head kick!
Ruenroeng wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ruenroeng avoids the head kick by Ibu.
Ruenroeng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibu digs a good body shot into Ruenroeng's ribs.
Ibu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ruenroeng walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick as Ibu jumps back.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Ibu down by chopping away at his legs.
Ruenroeng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibu scores with a nice strike.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick from Ibu.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ruenroeng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ibu.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Ibu's front leg with a kick but Ibu checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ruenroeng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ruenroeng fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruenroeng cracks a nice hook into Ibu's ribs.
Ruenroeng is looking to slow Ibu down with leg kicks.
Ruenroeng walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ibu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruenroeng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibu lands a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ibu blocks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng blocks a leg kick.
Ibu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng scores with the left hand. Ibu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ruenroeng thumps Ibu with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Ruenroeng.
Ibu checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick aimed at Ibu's knee but Ibu avoids it well.
Ibu throws a solid leg kick but Ruenroeng takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ibu.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruenroeng's sensitive parts.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ibu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu throws a push kick but Ruenroeng slaps the foot to one side.
Ibu misses with a straight left.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Ruenroeng tests Ibu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruenroeng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ibu 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.
Ruenroeng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ibu is out of range and Ruenroeng settles back down.
Ibu tries a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ibu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu thumps Ruenroeng with a low kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruenroeng.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ruenroeng cracks the inside of Ibu's front leg.
An inside leg kick from Ruenroeng misses.
Ibu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Ibu is having none of it.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibu tries to clinch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ibu finds it's way round the side to connect with Ruenroeng's head.
Ruenroeng slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ibu tries a quick counter leg kick but Ruenroeng is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws out a powerful jab.
Ibu misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Ibu misses.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and Ruenroeng counters with a leg kick.
Ibu blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ibu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ibu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ibu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ruenroeng had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ibu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ibu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ibu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ibu connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ruenroeng moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Ibu throws a hook but Ruenroeng avoids it easily.
Ibu works Ruenroeng's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
Ibu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ruenroeng checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ibu checks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut.
Ibu is looking to slow Ruenroeng down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu misses with a looping right.
Ibu misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Ruenroeng avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruenroeng throws a chopping leg kick but Ibu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ruenroeng might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ruenroeng is looking to wear down Ibu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruenroeng uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Ruenroeng ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Ibu.
Good work by Ibu as he checks the leg kick.
Ibu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ibu. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng misses the shot to the body.
Ibu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Ruenroeng avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu throws a body punch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ruenroeng tries a low kick but Ibu avoids it.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Ibu strikes.
Ruenroeng throws a front kick that sends Ibu stumbling back into the cage.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
Ruenroeng misses the jab.
Ibu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ibu scores with a head kick.
Ruenroeng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ibu checks a leg kick.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Ruenroeng's shoulder, as Ruenroeng tries to avoid the shot.
Ruenroeng throws a solid leg kick but Ibu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruenroeng.
Ibu blocks a low kick nicely.
A big right from Ibu misses.
Ruenroeng swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu wants to slow Ruenroeng down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
It seemed like Ibu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ruenroeng takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibu! But no joy.
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruenroeng throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Ibu avoids a kick to the body.
Ibu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ruenroeng is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruenroeng lands with an overhand left.
Ruenroeng walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ibu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ruenroeng drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice cross by Ruenroeng.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ibu, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Ruenroeng.
Ibu cracks Ruenroeng with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
As Ibu tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Ibu manages to avoid the attempt.
Ibu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ibu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ruenroeng throws out the jab.
Ibu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ibu throws out a loose jab but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Ibu.
Ruenroeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koh Ibu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Ruenroeng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ibu with a hook.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng pushes Ibu up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibu.
Ruenroeng tries to land knees in the clinch but Ibu avoids the damage to the body.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands with a right to the head.
Ibu tries to work over Ruenroeng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ibu managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng gets through Ibu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibu.
Ruenroeng blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu blocks an uppercut.
Ibu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Ibu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruenroeng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruenroeng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ruenroeng tries to land a leg kick but Ibu saw it coming and moves away.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ibu thinking.
Ibu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ibu catches Ruenroeng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Ibu checks it.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu looks to throw the jab but Ruenroeng is out of range.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ruenroeng appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ibu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ibu scores with the left hand. Ruenroeng knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
Ibu misses with a hook. Ruenroeng ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng cracks Ibu with an open hand slap.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruenroeng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Ibu.
Ibu tries to work over Ruenroeng's front leg with a kick but Ruenroeng checks it.
Ruenroeng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ibu tries to clinch but Ruenroeng moves out of range.
Ibu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ruenroeng eats them both and turns towards Ibu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ibu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Ibu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ibu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ibu. That did some damage!
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ruenroeng tries to score with a low kick but Ibu moves his leg out of the way.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruenroeng misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
Ruenroeng moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ibu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ibu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruenroeng checks a leg kick.
Ibu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu scores with a hook.
Ibu throws a series of punches but Ruenroeng avoids them all with ease.
Ibu throws a low kick but Ruenroeng avoids it.
Ibu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ruenroeng throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ruenroeng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruenroeng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibu throws the left hand but Ruenroeng avoids the punch easily.
Ruenroeng feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Ibu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A left lands for Ibu.
Ibu throws a jab when Ruenroeng was well out of range.
Ibu 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.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibu connects with a leg kick. Ruenroeng looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Koh Ibu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ibu throws a hook but Ruenroeng blocks it.
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Ibu.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Ibu has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ruenroeng.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ruenroeng gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng trying to land knees to the body.
Ibu working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Ibu fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ibu 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!
After the fight, Koh Ibu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 506 p4p, 74 weight class) and Gniewomir Lach (ranked 325 p4p, 48 weight class). Kagonbo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Voodoo. Lach has chosen Soel as his entrance music. 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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gniewomir Lach!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Kagonbo misses.
Lach feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Kagonbo.
It looks like Gniewomir Lach has been cut.
Lach moves into the clinch.
Lach's coach down at Chakuriki LA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lach's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lach digs a right hand into Kagonbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kagonbo's gas tank.
Kagonbo tries to break the clinch but Lach is controlling the position.
Lach tries to throw a body punch but Kagonbo avoids it by throwing Lach back against the cage.
Lach can't find room to land a body shot as Kagonbo controls the action.
Lach scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lach manages to break the clinch.
Kagonbo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lach eats them both and turns towards Kagonbo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kagonbo scores with a jab.
Kagonbo throws a shot from downtown. Lach moves away and avoids it.
Kagonbo drops Lach with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lach looks back up at him and smiles so Kagonbo waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lach is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kagonbo moves out of range as Lach throws a body kick.
Lach tries to bum rush Kagonbo with a series of wild strikes but Kagonbo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lach misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagonbo lands an overhand right.
Lach is still on wobbly legs! Can Kagonbo finish him?
That has opened up Gniewomir Lach's cut even more.
Kagonbo cracks Lach with a left hook right on the temple and Lach goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kagonbo lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lach is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bismack Kagonbo!
After the fight, Bismack Kagonbo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Stone (ranked 123 p4p, 17 weight class) and Demon Monkey (ranked 222 p4p, 29 weight class). Monkey has chosen Bransjehora as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demon Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Stone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a lunging right hand
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stone. Stone obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Stone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stone scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stone walks into a stiff left hand from Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Stone misses its target.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Monkey misses the jab.
Stone blocks a jab.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a hook
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Stone's defenses.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Monkey cracks Stone with a good jab.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monkey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monkey throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Stone throws a low kick but Monkey avoids it.
Stone scores with a spinning back kick!
Monkey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Stone throws a leg kick but Monkey checks it.
Stone blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a body shot.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monkey misses with a low kick as Stone jumps back.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Monkey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Stone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. Stone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Stone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey lands a jab.
Monkey throws a low kick but Stone avoids it.
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Stone in the body.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Stone tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone walks into a jab.
Monkey motions for Stone to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Stone is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Stone.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Stone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Nice body kick from Stone.
Stone throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Monkey 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.
Nice cross by Monkey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
A big left from Stone misses.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stone slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey lands a head kick. Stone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monkey.
Stone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monkey wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Stone connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demon Monkey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Demon Monkey has been cut.
Monkey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Stone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Monkey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey tries to work over Stone's front leg with a kick but Stone checks it.
Stone thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Stone moved out of range.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Stone's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Monkey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stone checks it well.
Demon Monkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone cracks Monkey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monkey throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone 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.
A low kick from Monkey misses
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Stone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stone might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Monkey scores with a nice body kick.
Monkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stone.
Stone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stone moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
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!
Monkey throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Stone lands with a good body shot.
Monkey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
Stone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Stone misses with a body shot
letting Monkey counter with a right hand.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Stone looks to land a body kick but Monkey moved away.
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Stone moves his leg out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
That has opened up Demon Monkey's cut even more.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Stone thinks about countering with a body kick.
Stone moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monkey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Monkey.
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!
Monkey pushes Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monkey.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Monkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Monkey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monkey blocking some punches.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Monkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Monkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monkey backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey cracks Stone with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Stone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Monkey lands a head shot.
Stone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Stone drops Monkey with a beautiful combination! Monkey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stone is looking for the KO!
Monkey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Monkey is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey seems to have recovered his senses.
Stone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stone.
Stone staying out of range there.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monkey.
Stone 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.
Monkey looks to throw a body kick
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Monkey was not able to check.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but Monkey avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Demon Monkey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Monkey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stone throws out the jab.
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Monkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monkey misses with a double jab.
Stone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Stone misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
and Stone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monkey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A punch lands to the side of Stone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Stone counters with a good, hard body kick but Monkey shrugs it off.
Stone looks to land a combination but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Stone's leg but Stone calmly moves out of range.
Stone is looking to clinch but Monkey is avoiding it.
Monkey counters with a body kick.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Stone counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to land a leg kick but Stone is out of range.
Stone misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Monkey.
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Stone in the body.
Stone looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Stone moves out of range of the leg kick from Monkey.
Monkey thows a leg kick but Stone checks it
and Stone counters with a body kick.
Stone will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Stone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stone misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Stone's knee but Stone avoids it well.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monkey just manages to avoid it.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Monkey tries to land a body kick
and Stone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demon Monkey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stone works over Monkey's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stone clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demon Monkey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stone loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey catches Stone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from Monkey lands but Stone takes it in his stride.
Stone throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Stone.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Monkey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monkey jabs Stone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Stone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Monkey there.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Stone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey lands with a nice body kick.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Monkey.
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monkey throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Monkey lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Monkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Demon Monkey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Stone!
After winning the bout, Jack Stone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Muir (ranked 89 p4p, 17 weight class) and Dave Semenko (ranked 60 p4p, 10 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Muir!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Semenko!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semenko cracks the inside of Muir's front leg.
Semenko 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.
Muir fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Semenko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Muir throws a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Semenko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Muir throws out a powerful jab.
Semenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Muir. Beautiful body shot.
Semenko takes a swing at Muir's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Muir does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Muir misses with a leg kick
and Semenko counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muir dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Semenko. That did some damage!
Muir lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muir wants to clinch
and Semenko counters with a nice leg kick.
Muir scores with a nice right hand.
Semenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Semenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Semenko walks into a left hand.
Muir misses with an uppercut.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muir.
Semenko now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Muir.
Muir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Muir just misses with a punch to the body.
Muir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Muir misses the target.
Dave Semenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muir on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muir is looking to slow Semenko down with leg kicks.
Muir is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Semenko connects with a jab.
Muir misses with the combination.
Semenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muir.
Semenko circles away from the clinch attempt
and Semenko counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Muir is lucky that one didn't land flush.
John Muir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko takes the fight into the clinch.
Muir has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muir misses with a punch on the inside.
Muir throws a punch but it's blocked by Semenko.
Semenko putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Muir in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Muir misses with a hook from the clinch.
Muir misses with a punch on the inside.
Semenko tries to work over Muir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Muir lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Semenko or not.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Muir uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muir is defending well for now.
Semenko gets through Muir's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko works on Muir's body with a couple of short punches.
Muir avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Muir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muir swings wildly with an uppercut but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Semenko.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Muir controls his hands.
Muir can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Semenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Semenko takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semenko.
Muir lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semenko.
Muir has Semenko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Muir pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Semenko tumbling to the mat - Muir dives into Semenko's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Semenko has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Muir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Semenko.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Muir backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muir digs a right hand into Semenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Semenko's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Semenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Muir.
Dave Semenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muir lands a really nice looking cross but Semenko seems unphased.
Semenko tries to land a leg kick but Muir saw it coming and moves away.
Muir misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
A nice side step and Semenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Semenko takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muir slips under a jab.
Muir misses with a hook. Semenko ducked under it nicely.
Semenko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Semenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Muir misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir scores with a jab. Semenko acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Muir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Semenko.
A telegraphed right hand from Muir misses the target.
Semenko thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muir lands an overhand right.
Muir swings widly with a right hand
and Semenko counters with a nice body shot.
Semenko misses with a wild body shot.
Semenko slips under a jab.
Muir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Semenko moves out of range as Muir strikes.
Muir throws a quick inside leg kick.
Semenko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Muir half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Muir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Muir misses
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Muir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semenko lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Muir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Muir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Semenko slaps away a takedown attempt from Muir, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Muir throws an overhand right that lands on Semenko's shoulder, as Semenko tries to avoid the shot.
Muir moves out of range of the body kick from Semenko.
Muir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Semenko.
Muir throws a lazy uppercut
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muir wants to clinch
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Semenko misses with a kick to the body
and Muir connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muir misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semenko leaves Muir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Muir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Semenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Muir misses.
Muir walks into a jab.
Muir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Semenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muir shoots for a takedown but Semenko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Semenko lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Muir misses
and Semenko counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Semenko throws a leg kick which misses Muir's front leg but catches the back leg as Muir tries to avoid it.
Muir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Muir if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Semenko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muir on the side of the head.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Semenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target.
Muir lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muir throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko counters with a nice body kick.
Muir shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice uppercut there from Semenko.
Muir is rocked!
Semenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muir.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Semenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muir.
Semenko keeps the fight on the outside.
Semenko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Muir defending well as Semenko loads up on a big left hand.
Muir is looking to clinch but Semenko is avoiding it.
Muir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Muir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Muir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Semenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Muir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muir moves in looking to clinch but Semenko pushes him off.
Semenko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenko cracks a nice hook into Muir's ribs.
Muir fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Semenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muir.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muir is defending well for now.
A short left from Semenko.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Semenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Semenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Muir controls his hands.
Muir wants to take the fight to the mat but Semenko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Muir swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko lands a body punch in the clinch.
Semenko lands with a left to the head.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Semenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Muir takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko jerks Muir's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Muir drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Semenko goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Semenko because Muir was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Dave Semenko! Dave Semenko retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dave Semenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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