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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Satowa (ranked 6182 p4p, 262 weight class) and Hideo Hazuki (ranked 24794 p4p, 311 weight class). Hideo Hazuki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshi Satowa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Hazuki !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satowa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Satowa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hazuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Satowa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazuki somewhat.
As Hazuki looks to move away, Satowa throws a big counter combo but Hazuki just gets out of the way.
Satowa swinging wildly here.
Hazuki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Satowa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hazuki somewhat.
Satowa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Satowa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hazuki shoots in and bounces Satowa off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet but Hazuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satowa wants to stand but Hazuki is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satowa trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hazuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Satowa wants to get back to his feet but Hazuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hazuki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Satowa wants to stand and escape but Hazuki is having none of it.
Hazuki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazuki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazuki stops Satowa from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Satowa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hazuki on the ground.
Hazuki drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hazuki as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Satowa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hazuki ! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hideo Hazuki !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harold Kyle (ranked 6313 p4p, 473 weight class) and Ryan Daigle (ranked 7207 p4p, 488 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harold Kyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Daigle!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daigle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Daigle.
A quick step to the side and Kyle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daigle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Daigle just misses with a punch to the body.
Daigle forces Kyle back against the ropes and clinches.
Daigle fails to pull guard.
Kyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyle as Daigle tries to tie him up.
Daigle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daigle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daigle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Daigle working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daigle is trying to pull guard but Kyle has him pressed against the ropes.
Harold Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle.
Kyle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Daigle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyle has him pressed against the ropes.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daigle looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daigle tries to break free but Kyle pushes him back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Daigle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daigle being controlled against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle lands a body punch.
Daigle wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Kyle to work.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle prevents the takedown attempt.
Daigle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyle as Daigle tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Kyle to work.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle tries to break free but Kyle pushes him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle is working Daigle over against the ropes.
Daigle being controlled against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyle cracks Daigle with a nice body shot.
Daigle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daigle working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Kyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kyle moves into the clinch.
Kyle lands a shoulder strike.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daigle up against the ropes.
Daigle can't get the takedown.
We've been informed that Daigle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daigle is trying to pull guard but Kyle has him pressed against the ropes.
Daigle wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harold Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle works on Daigle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Daigle is breathing heavily.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyle has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daigle tries a knee to the head but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kyle.
Kyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daigle can do to turn this around?
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Kyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daigle looking to slow down the pace here.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Kyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle controlling the action here for a moment.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Daigle controls his hands.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daigle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyle is keeping busy.
Kyle works on Daigle's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyle.
Kyle digs a right hand underneath Daigle's ribcage. Daigle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kyle stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Daigle controls his hands.
Kyle stalling against the ropes.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harold Kyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daigle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Daigle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Daigle is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daigle.
Kyle scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
Daigle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyle just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Kyle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyle.
Kyle digs a right hand into Daigle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daigle's gas tank.
Daigle tries for a takedown but Kyle manages to get underhooks.
Daigle tries to break the clinch but Kyle is controlling the position.
Kyle lands a body shot.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle presses Daigle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kyle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daigle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daigle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kyle - that landed with a thud.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Daigle throws an elbow but misses.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harold Kyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daigle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harold Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle.
Kyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle slows down the pace here.
Daigle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyle is defending well.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Daigle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle is trying to pull guard but Kyle turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kyle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle pushes Daigle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Daigle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyle pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kyle lands a right hand.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Daigle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kyle clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Kyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kyle, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Kyle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rovi Flexner (ranked 6484 p4p, 526 weight class) and Andres Cardoso (ranked 19628 p4p, 572 weight class). Cardoso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sepultura - Refuse/Resist. Rovi Flexner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andres Cardoso's chin.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rovi Flexner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardoso wants to clinch but Flexner slips to the side
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Andres Cardoso has been cut.
Andres Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso shoots and misses
and Flexner counters with a nice right hand that sends Cardoso toppling to the canvas! Cardoso scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Flexner finish him?!
Cardoso is rocked!
Cardoso misses with a double jab
and Flexner counters with a right hand from hell and Cardoso is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rovi Flexner!
During a confident post fight interview, Rovi Flexner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Taiwo (ranked 2457 p4p, 289 weight class) and Bobby LeBeau (ranked 23754 p4p, 539 weight class). Taiwo comes to the ring accompanied by Lil Wayne - Moment. Samuel Taiwo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Samuel Taiwo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taiwo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBeau checks it well.
Bobby LeBeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeBeau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taiwo manages to avoid it.
Taiwo throws a series of punches but LeBeau avoids them all with ease.
LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick
and Taiwo counters with a straight right hand.
LeBeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Taiwo does it's job there.
Nice straight punches there by LeBeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeBeau.
Taiwo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taiwo tries to land a front kick but LeBeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
LeBeau lands with a nice body punch.
LeBeau slips a jab and a cross from Taiwo.
LeBeau lands a leg kick that knocks Taiwo off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Taiwo blocks a jab.
LeBeau lands with a kick to the ribs.
LeBeau darts in looking for a takedown but Taiwo gets double underhooks and turns LeBeau into the ropes.
We've been hearing reports that Taiwo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Taiwo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taiwo.
A looping hook to the body misses from LeBeau. Taiwo does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBeau throws a hook but Taiwo avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taiwo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
LeBeau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It appears Taiwo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Taiwo misses with a wild combination.
Taiwo throws a good cross that connects.
Taiwo misses with a looping right.
And LeBeau responds with a good body kick, but Taiwo manages to step out the way in time.
A big right from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau throws a head kick but Taiwo moves out of range.
It looked like Taiwo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taiwo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
LeBeau scores with a hook to the body. Taiwo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taiwo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBeau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeBeau lands with a thumping leg kick.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Taiwo uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBeau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taiwo.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
A jab lands there for LeBeau.
Taiwo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeBeau avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBeau takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taiwo misses with a body kick.
Taiwo misses with a straight left.
LeBeau misses with a series of wild punches.
Taiwo misses with an uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LeBeau. Taiwo shrugs it off though.
Taiwo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taiwo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
LeBeau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
LeBeau takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
LeBeau takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Taiwo staying out of range there.
LeBeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taiwo moves out of range as LeBeau strikes.
Taiwo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Taiwo's shoulder, as Taiwo tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiwo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
LeBeau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
Taiwo scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LeBeau connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taiwo lands with a nice body kick.
LeBeau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taiwo.
LeBeau fails to land with a series of punches.
Taiwo lands a jab to the head.
Taiwo clobbers LeBeau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taiwo misses the jab.
LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Taiwo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
LeBeau throws a leg kick but Taiwo moved away.
LeBeau steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taiwo. That one must have hurt.
Taiwo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
LeBeau is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
LeBeau takes one to the chin there.
LeBeau blocks a jab.
LeBeau misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiwo misses with a kick to the body.
As Taiwo backs off LeBeau throws a huge counter combo but Taiwo manages to avoid it all.
LeBeau staying out of range there.
Taiwo swinging wildly here.
LeBeau misses with the combination.
Jab by LeBeau.
LeBeau is looking to land body kicks.
LeBeau misses with a body shot.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Taiwo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taiwo ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LeBeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBeau dips to his left and cracks Taiwo with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taiwo shoots in looking for a takedown but LeBeau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taiwo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Taiwo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A chopping leg kick lands by LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
Taiwo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeBeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby LeBeau will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
LeBeau throws a lazy head kick
and Taiwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau connects with a body shot.
Samuel Taiwo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taiwo throws a looping overhand right but LeBeau ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from LeBeau misses.
LeBeau scores with a three punch combo!
Taiwo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that both miss.
LeBeau motions for Taiwo to come forward. LeBeau throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
LeBeau throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taiwo moves away.
Taiwo misses the jab.
LeBeau throws out a counter right but Taiwo avoids it with no problem.
Taiwo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taiwo shoots in looking for a takedown. LeBeau tries to sprawl out of it but Taiwo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. LeBeau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taiwo walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taiwo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobby LeBeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiwo throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBeau.
Taiwo shoots in but no luck this time.
LeBeau takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good leg kick by LeBeau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Taiwo avoids them all with ease.
Taiwo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
LeBeau looks to throw the jab but Taiwo is out of range.
LeBeau throws a push kick but Taiwo slaps the foot to one side.
Taiwo throws a push kick but LeBeau slaps the foot to one side.
LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Taiwo.
Taiwo blocks a jab.
LeBeau looks for the body kick but Taiwo saw that one coming.
Taiwo misses with a takedown attempt - LeBeau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Taiwo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Taiwo.
LeBeau stuffs the takedown.
Taiwo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taiwo misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiwo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
LeBeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taiwo throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Taiwo throws a push kick but LeBeau slaps the foot to one side.
Taiwo misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taiwo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LeBeau scrambles back to his feet.
Taiwo takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBeau takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taiwo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeBeau misses with a double jab.
LeBeau misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau scores with a sloppy right hand. Taiwo should have avoided that one.
LeBeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
LeBeau checks the leg kick nicely there.
LeBeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taiwo walks into a stiff left hand from LeBeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau throws a nice looking combination but Taiwo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taiwo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taiwo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
LeBeau throws a combination. Taiwo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LeBeau throws a looping overhand right but Taiwo ducks down to avoid it.
Taiwo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
LeBeau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taiwo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeBeau keeps Taiwo at a distance using the push kick.
LeBeau moves away from the strike by Taiwo.
LeBeau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
LeBeau misses with a body shot.
LeBeau throws a series of punches but Taiwo avoids them all with ease.
Taiwo throws a big shot that misses.
Taiwo misses with a body kick.
LeBeau misses with a looping left.
LeBeau misses with a looping right.
LeBeau fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taiwo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
LeBeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBeau misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeBeau misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau moves out of range of the body kick from Taiwo.
Taiwo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LeBeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taiwo throws a push kick but LeBeau slaps the foot to one side.
Taiwo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a body kick.
Taiwo lands a jab to the head.
LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taiwo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice uppercut lands for Taiwo. That snapped LeBeau's head back.
LeBeau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
LeBeau staying out of range there.
LeBeau looks to land a combination but Taiwo avoids it well.
Taiwo connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taiwo moves away.
A slow jab from LeBeau misses its intended target.
LeBeau throws a right hand that Taiwo ducks under and follows up with a left that Taiwo also avoids with ease.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown but Taiwo shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby LeBeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taiwo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from LeBeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taiwo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
Taiwo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taiwo moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBeau slips under a jab from Taiwo.
LeBeau slips under a jab from Taiwo.
Taiwo is looking to land body kicks.
LeBeau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
LeBeau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Taiwo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
LeBeau throws a nice looking combination but Taiwo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taiwo thumps LeBeau with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Taiwo.
Taiwo looks for the body kick but LeBeau saw that one coming.
Taiwo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taiwo misses with a double jab.
LeBeau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LeBeau connects with a right hand. Taiwo shakes it off.
Taiwo throws out a loose jab but LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taiwo scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taiwo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taiwo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taiwo throws a big shot that misses.
Taiwo throws a half hearted mid kick.
LeBeau misses the shot to the body.
LeBeau tries to bum rush Taiwo with a series of wild strikes but Taiwo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taiwo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeBeau is fending him off so far but Taiwo persists. Nope, LeBeau circles away and we're back to standing.
Taiwo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taiwo in his tracks.
LeBeau throws a jab when Taiwo was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Taiwo misses the target.
Taiwo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Decent striking displayed by LeBeau there.
LeBeau misses with a straight right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taiwo.
Taiwo throws the kick towards the body but LeBeau avoids it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taiwo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Taiwo moves out of range as LeBeau throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from LeBeau.
Taiwo looks to land a combination but LeBeau avoids it well.
Taiwo throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taiwo blocks the body kick.
Taiwo misses with a low kick as LeBeau jumps back.
LeBeau is looking for the big counter here.
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!
LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taiwo throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taiwo looks to land a body kick but LeBeau moved away.
LeBeau throws a nice looking combination but Taiwo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Taiwo.
LeBeau misses with a straight right.
Taiwo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jab by Taiwo.
Taiwo throws a push kick but LeBeau slaps the foot to one side.
Taiwo misses with a series of wild punches.
LeBeau tries a low kick but Taiwo avoids it.
LeBeau goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Taiwo blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBeau.
Taiwo scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taiwo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBeau circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBeau scores with a jab. Taiwo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taiwo looks for the body kick but LeBeau saw that one coming.
LeBeau takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taiwo dives in and grabs LeBeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeBeau pushes down on Taiwo's head and hops out.
LeBeau has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taiwo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taiwo looking to score a takedown here. LeBeau is defending well but Taiwo drives through and ends up in LeBeau's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taiwo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taiwo tries to free his leg and advance position but LeBeau is retaining full guard.
LeBeau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bobby LeBeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taiwo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taiwo 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.
Taiwo throwing strikes but missing.
LeBeau wants to stand and escape but Taiwo is having none of it.
Taiwo trying to control but LeBeau is working from the bottom.
Taiwo wants to pass the guard but LeBeau is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeBeau takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
LeBeau tries to move into range but Taiwo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samuel Taiwo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau throws a jab when Taiwo was well out of range.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Samuel Taiwo.
I think LeBeau 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby LeBeau!
An out of breath Bobby LeBeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marshall Train (ranked 2826 p4p, 254 weight class) and Luka Ilic (ranked 4702 p4p, 375 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luka Ilic!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilic tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Train manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Train keeps the fight on the outside.
Train attempts a counter takedown but Ilic avoids it well and moves away.
A combination from Train does no damage.
Train misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ilic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Train.
Ilic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Train to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ilic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Train is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Train has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Train sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ilic wants to get back to his feet but Train is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Train tries to stand but Ilic is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train 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.
Train is looking to stand up but Ilic won't let him.
Train postures up in Ilic's guard and throws a big left but Ilic blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Train throws a shot to the body.
Train has a takedown stuffed.
Ilic dodges the punch combination from Train.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train throws a push kick but Ilic slaps the foot to one side.
Ilic moves in looking to clinch but Train pushes him off.
Train manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ilic on his heels. He'll look to pass Ilic's guard now, I'm sure.
Train wants to get up but he can't break Ilic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ilic wants to get back to his feet but Train is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've been hearing that Train has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Train scoring with some ground and pound.
Ilic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Train. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Train is stalling in the full guard.
Train chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Train controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Train missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Train passes into half guard.
Train content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Train closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ilic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Train.
Train throwing shots but Ilic is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Train seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Train works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Train dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Train tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ilic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ilic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Train fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ilic checks it well.
Ilic tries to keep at a distance but Train has taken the fight into the clinch.
Train tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Train tries to clinch but Ilic moves out of range.
Train shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ilic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ilic wants it to stay on the feet.
Ilic tries to clinch up but Train circles away and keeps his distance.
Ilic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Train moves in looking to clinch but Ilic pushes him off.
Ilic jabs at Train's body.
Train shoots in looking for a takedown. Ilic tries to sprawl out of it but Train keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ilic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilic tries to clinch up but Train circles away and keeps his distance.
Ilic misses with a series of wild punches.
Train avoids a punch combination nicely.
Train tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ilic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Train somewhat.
Ilic avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ilic misses.
Train forces Ilic back against the ropes and clinches.
Ilic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ilic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ilic misses with the head strike.
Train manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train gets a double leg takedown into Ilic's guard.
Train is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Train missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Train slips nicely into half guard.
Train wants to stand but Ilic has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ilic taking some punishment here, with Train in his half guard.
Marshall Train overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ilic won't allow Train to pass to mount.
Ilic is breathing heavily.
Train seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Train is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ilic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Train thows a huge punch but Ilic dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Train is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Train.
Still in half guard, Train seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Train seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Train dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Train slips under a jab from Ilic.
Train will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Train shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ilic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Train controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Train pushing down on Ilic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Train seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ilic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Train.
Ilic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Train is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ilic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Train.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Train sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ilic defending well though.
Train perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Train is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Train looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ilic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Train seems content to control.
Train tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ilic.
Train performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Train.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Train swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Train changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ilic tries to avoid it but Train manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ilic to the ground. Ilic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luka Ilic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ilic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Train backs up against the ropes.
Ilic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Train breaks the clinch.
Train shoots in for a double leg but Ilic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Train. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ilic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ilic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ilic clinches with his opponent.
Ilic swings wildly with an uppercut but Train uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ilic has a couple of punches blocked by Train.
Ilic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilic tries to clinch but Train moves out of range.
Train drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Train scores with punches from side control.
Luka Ilic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Train is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Train is staying tight to Ilic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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 Marshall Train.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Train, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Train!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 3483 p4p, 380 weight class) and Davis Lanny (ranked 3801 p4p, 394 weight class). Tommy Shelby has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Shelby !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Davis Lanny!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lanny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Shelby misses
and Lanny counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Lanny.
Lanny lands a big head kick that sends Shelby tumbling to the mat! Lanny takes a step backwards and waves Shelby back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shelby is rocked!
Lanny tries to bum rush Shelby with a series of wild strikes but Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Shelby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lanny avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shelby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lanny counters with a good, hard body kick but Shelby shrugs it off.
Shelby is breathing heavily.
Lanny throws a series of punches but Shelby moves out of range.
Lanny cracks Shelby with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davis Lanny!
A very excited looking Davis Lanny made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sami Steele (ranked 1912 p4p, 112 weight class) and Marcos Budinha (ranked 4453 p4p, 217 weight class). Sami Steele could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcos Budinha's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcos Budinha!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele avoids the head kick by Budinha.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele misses with a leg kick
and Budinha counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budinha has time to react.
Budinha tries to clinch up.
Budinha lands a nice hook to Steele's body. Steele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Budinha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Budinha moves out of range of the strikes.
Budinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Budinha throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steele connects with a right hand. Budinha shakes it off.
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!
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Budinha's shoulder, as Budinha tries to avoid the shot.
Steele lands with a hook. Budinha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Budinha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Steele 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Budinha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Steele's calf.
Budinha misses with a body shot.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Steele circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steele 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 Budinha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Budinha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budinha ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Budinha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steele throws out the jab.
Budinha tries to score with a low kick but Steele moves his leg out of the way.
Steele lands an overhand right.
Budinha throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Steele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Budinha misses with a low kick.
Budinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Budinha moves away and avoids it.
Budinha throws a nice head kick!
Budinha throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Budinha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Steele finds it's way round the side to connect with Budinha's head.
Budinha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Budinha throws a leg kick that misses.
Steele motions for Budinha to come forward. Steele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Budinha - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Budinha.
Budinha tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budinha.
Steele throws a leg kick that misses.
Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Budinha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steele scores with a nice right hand.
Steele throws the left hand but Budinha avoids the punch easily.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele sets himself, and Budinha steps forward looking for the clinch! Steele avoids it this time.
Steele uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Budinha has time to react.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budinha.
Budinha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Steele misses its intended target.
Steele missing with a left hand there. Budinha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele avoiding damage as Budinha throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Budinha throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Steele connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Budinha momentarily.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budinha moves away.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Budinha.
Budinha throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Budinha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steele throws a leg kick but Budinha moved away.
Budinha slips a straight right by Steele.
Budinha misses with a leg kick
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Budinha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Steele misses with a low kick.
Budinha connects with a high kick.
Budinha throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Budinha misses with a head 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!
Budinha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Budinha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Steele, right into the meat.
Steele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Budinha.
Budinha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Budinha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steele.
Steele moves out of range of the leg kick from Budinha.
Budinha throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
Budinha doesn't manage to clinch there - Steele circles away.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Budinha manages to avoid it.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Budinha tries to counter by closing the distance.
Budinha checks a leg kick nicely.
Budinha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Budinha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budinha looks for the body kick but Steele saw that one coming.
Budinha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budinha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budinha throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Steele dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Budinha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steele bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budinha's head backwards.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budinha wants to counter with a clinch but Steele pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steele, as that shot connected.
Steele dodges the punch combination from Budinha.
Steele throws a hook to the side of Budinha's head but Budinha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budinha is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steele rather than just go for the knockout.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and Budinha moves out of range easily.
Steele tries to score with a low kick but Budinha moves his leg out of the way.
Budinha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Budinha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Budinha misses with a head kick.
Steele keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcos Budinha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele tries to land a leg kick but Budinha saw it coming and moves away.
Steele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steele throws a front kick aimed at Budinha's knee but Budinha avoids it well.
Budinha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steele.
Budinha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steele.
Sami Steele is winning the standup battle so far.
Budinha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Budinha.
Steele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Budinha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
Budinha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Budinha walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
A lazy left from Steele finds it's target.
Budinha tries to clinch but Steele moves out of range.
It looks like Steele has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steele lands with a right hand.
Budinha misses with a low kick.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick from Budinha.
Steele throws a leg kick but Budinha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele throws a body punch but Budinha moves out of range.
Steele throws out a loose jab but Budinha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele closes the distance and clinches.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steele breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budinha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Budinha scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steele 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 Budinha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Budinha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Budinha blocks a low kick nicely.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Budinha can do to turn this around?
A big right from Steele misses.
Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budinha.
Steele avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budinha wants to clinch.
Steele is looking to slow Budinha down with leg kicks.
Budinha misses with a head kick.
Budinha checks a leg kick nicely.
Budinha throws a front kick aimed at Steele's knee but Steele avoids it well.
Steele connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele looks to land a left hand but Budinha moved out of range nicely.
Budinha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele scores with a head kick.
Budinha throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Steele counter with a right hand.
Budinha has Steele up against the ropes in a clinch.
Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sami Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budinha misses with a leg kick.
Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Budinha tries to counter by closing the distance.
Budinha lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Budinha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Budinha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steele connects with a nice looking jab.
Steele tries to score with a low kick but Budinha moves his leg out of the way.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by Budinha.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steele.
Budinha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
Steele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budinha misses with a body shot.
Budinha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budinha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Steele misses with an uppercut. Budinha saw that one coming.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budinha on the side of the head.
Steele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Budinha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Steele.
Budinha walks into a jab.
Steele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Budinha is out of range and Steele settles back down.
Budinha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steele lands a nice shot that snaps Budinha's head back.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Steele dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Steele lands the left hand.
Steele lands with a cross.
Budinha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Steele misses.
Budinha wants to land a leg kick but Steele is out of range.
Steele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Steele misses the jab.
Budinha wants to counter the offense by Steele and move into the clinch position.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Budinha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Budinha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Budinha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budinha.
A head kick misses from Budinha.
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!
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budinha on the side of the head.
Steele blocks a low kick nicely.
Steele tries to score with a low kick but Budinha moves his leg out of the way.
Steele checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steele cracks Budinha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Steele is looking to slow Budinha down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Budinha. Those never looked like landing.
Budinha thumps Steele with a low kick.
Budinha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Budinha is looking to clinch.
Steele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steele blocks a head kick by Budinha.
Jab from Steele.
Steele wants to land a leg kick but Budinha is out of range.
A big left from Steele misses.
Budinha 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.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Budinha is out of range.
Budinha wants to counter with a clinch but Steele pushes him away.
Budinha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budinha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Budinha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Steele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steele.
Budinha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steele 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.
Steele blocks a leg kick.
Budinha moves away from the strike by Steele.
Steele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budinha feints and then cracks Steele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steele down.
Steele misses the jab.
Budinha wants to counter the offense by Steele and move into the clinch position.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budinha.
Budinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Budinha tries to work over Steele's front leg with a kick but Steele checks it.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budinha throws a body kick that misses
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budinha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele dips to his left and cracks Budinha with an uppercut!
Budinha throws a leg kick but Steele sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Steele.
Budinha misses with a double jab.
Budinha moves out of range of the leg kick from Steele.
Decent striking displayed by Steele there.
Budinha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steele.
Steele blocks a leg kick.
Budinha connects with a leg kick. Steele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Budinha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Budinha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Steele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Budinha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Budinha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Budinha blocks a head kick by Steele.
Steele motions for Budinha to come forward. Steele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Budinha fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele scores with a jab to the head.
Steele connects with a solid leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Budinha blocks the leg kick.
Budinha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Budinha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steele misses with a low kick.
A jab from Steele does it's job there.
Budinha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Budinha checks a leg kick.
Budinha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steele.
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
Sami Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Budinha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Steele tenderised Budinha's leg. Budinha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Marcos Budinha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele moves out of range as Budinha throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Steele.
Steele lands a high kick!
Steele bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good shot there by Steele.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Steele!
Sami Steele seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam McKnight (ranked 3056 p4p, 340 weight class) and Humphrey Wellington (ranked 3215 p4p, 353 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humphrey Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKnight turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick and Wellington moves out of range easily.
Wellington jabs McKnight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
McKnight backing away here, and Wellington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
McKnight goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKnight blocks the body kick.
McKnight throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKnight misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKnight, right into the meat.
Wellington throws a push kick but McKnight slaps the foot to one side.
McKnight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Wellington responds with a good body kick, but McKnight manages to step out the way in time.
Wellington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight throws a lazy head kick
and Wellington makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McKnight really felt that one!
Wellington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKnight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington throws a front kick that sends McKnight stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wellington blocks a head kick by McKnight.
McKnight is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
McKnight tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
McKnight buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McKnight throws a sloppy head kick and Wellington moves out of range easily.
Wellington scores with a spinning back kick!
Wellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKnight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wellington lands a jab to McKnight's midsection.
Wellington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Humphrey Wellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wellington lands a front kick.
Wellington stuns McKnight with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Wellington tenderised McKnight's leg. McKnight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wellington scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McKnight stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wellington lands with a slapping head kick.
Wellington is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKnight rather than just go for the knockout.
Wellington explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wellington.
Wellington lands a nice looking body kick.
Wellington throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wellington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McKnight at a distance.
Wellington feints and then cracks McKnight's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McKnight down.
Wellington connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKnight. McKnight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wellington 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.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKnight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick and McKnight moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from McKnight misses
and Wellington counters with a low kick, right behind McKnight 's knee.
McKnight tries to clinch
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
Wellington thows a body kick. McKnight tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McKnight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wellington.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Wellington keeps the fight on the outside.
McKnight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKnight avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick by McKnight misses
and Wellington makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wellington!
Nice body kick from Wellington.
Wellington scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellington connects with the punch.
McKnight is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McKnight looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wellington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKnight has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wellington as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Wellington.
Crunch! Wellington slams his shin into McKnight's torso.
McKnight misses with a head kick.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKnight throws a big counter combination but Wellington scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McKnight takes one on the button.
McKnight pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wellington is out of range and McKnight settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKnight rushes Wellington and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Wellington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKnight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellington - the referee stops the clock and McKnight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellington. McKnight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McKnight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liam McKnight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKnight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wellington tries a quick counter leg kick but McKnight is wise to it.
McKnight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKnight moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWellington.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wellington.
McKnight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wellington. That one must have hurt.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wellington throws a fast counter high kick but McKnight manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wellington works McKnight's body with a nice hook.
Wellington throws the kick towards the body but McKnight avoids it.
Wellington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKnight manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McKnight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wellington. Wellington obviously looking to wear him down.
Wellington circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKnight tries a head kick but it misses.
Wellington thinks about the counter body kick.
Wellington is looking to land body kicks.
McKnight tries to close the distance and clinch but Wellington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wellington is looking to land body kicks.
Wellington works McKnight's body with a nice hook.
Liam McKnight is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wellington lands a slapping body shot.
Wellington is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McKnight misses with a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wellington misses.
Wellington digs a good body shot into McKnight's ribs.
Wellington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A head kick by McKnight misses
and Wellington counters with a nice body shot.
Wellington cracks the inside of McKnight's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellington lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wellington.
Wellington scores with a spinning back kick!
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wellington. McKnight shrugs it off though.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wellington!
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wellington scores with a push kick.
Humphrey Wellington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wellington.
Wellington scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wellington.
McKnight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wellington.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
McKnight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McKnight blocks the body kick.
Wellington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKnight.
McKnight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wellington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McKnight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wellington.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKnight throws a head kick but Wellington moves out of range.
Wellington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McKnight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKnight's sensitive parts.
McKnight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McKnight takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wellington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McKnight pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wellington throws a head kick that McKnight semi-blocks.
Wellington throws a nice outside leg kick.
McKnight takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humphrey Wellington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wellington thumps McKnight with a low kick.
McKnight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKnight fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McKnight shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKnight showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wellington is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKnight wants to take a breather but Wellington is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKnight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wellington has his hands clasped together around McKnight's back. He's all about the action.
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McKnight is working away from the top position though.
McKnight is stalling here. Wellington is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McKnight seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wellington has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wellington working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight is being controlled here.
Wellington wants to control for a moment but McKnight uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
McKnight is trying to stand back up but Wellington is controlling him
Wellington stalling away here and it's allowed McKnight to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but McKnight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wellington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington prevents McKnight from getting back to his feet.
Wellington must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McKnight is trying to control the position but Wellington postures up.
Wellington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKnight wants to stand and escape but Wellington is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKnight scores with a one two! Wellington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wellington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKnight tries to clinch but Wellington moves away
and Wellington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McKnight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wellington - the referee stops the clock and McKnight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wellington. McKnight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington throws a low kick, looking for McKnight's leg but McKnight calmly moves out of range.
Wellington lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wellington. That's going to slow McKnight down.
McKnight steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wellington. That one must have hurt.
McKnight sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wellington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Liam McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
McKnight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wellington as he avoids it easily.
McKnight takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wellington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKnight thuds his shin into the meat of Wellington's side.
Wellington looks for the body kick but McKnight saw that one coming.
Wellington scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humphrey Wellington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wellington 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humphrey Wellington!
Humphrey Wellington spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Mitchell (ranked 1352 p4p, 157 weight class) and Klaus Silverstein (ranked 2808 p4p, 257 weight class). Mitchell comes to the ring accompanied by Michael Jackson - Beat it. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The key to victory for Shane Mitchell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
155 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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25
145 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klaus Silverstein!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silverstein.
Mitchell is looking to counter the offense by Silverstein and move into the clinch.
Silverstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silverstein moves away.
Some wild striking there from Mitchell.
Silverstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Mitchell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silverstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silverstein throws a body punch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a big counter combination but Silverstein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell works over Silverstein's head and body with a nice combination.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silverstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silverstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mitchell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silverstein misses with a left hand
and Mitchell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverstein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silverstein sprawls and moves away.
Mitchell darts in and clinches Silverstein up against the ropes.
Mitchell stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mitchell.
Silverstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Silverstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mitchell smiles and moves away.
Mitchell pushes Silverstein up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mitchell manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell swings wildly with an uppercut but Silverstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mitchell manages to end up in side control.
Silverstein is trying to control Mitchell's posture but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell has control of an arm but Silverstein manages to advance to Mitchell's back!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
Silverstein wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silverstein jumps into side control!
Silverstein trying to control the position but Mitchell is working away.
My spies in Rio Fight Academy inform me that Silverstein has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mitchell gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Still in half guard, Silverstein seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell wants to control but Silverstein is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mitchell has a hand on Silverstein's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Silverstein takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mitchell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silverstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Silverstein wants to control the pace but Mitchell is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Silverstein darts in looking for a takedown but Mitchell gets double underhooks and turns Silverstein into the ropes.
Mitchell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silverstein!
Mitchell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silverstein tries to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
Mitchell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silverstein is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell controlling the position easily from mount.
Mitchell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silverstein can do to turn this around?
Mitchell avoids the attempt from Silverstein to control.
Mitchell lands a big shot there that rocks Silverstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Silverstein tries to lock up and control but Mitchell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to finish this one by submission but Silverstein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mitchell.
Mitchell content just to control the position here.
Mitchell tries to control but Silverstein wriggling away.
Mitchell throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silverstein because Mitchell loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to control but instead Silverstein manages to regain half guard.
Mitchell wants to take a breather but Silverstein is having none of it.
Silverstein wants to get back to full guard but Mitchell has passed into side control.
Mitchell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silverstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silverstein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mitchell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Silverstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Silverstein can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Silverstein is working from the bottom.
Silverstein is looking for a sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mitchell dips to his left and cracks Silverstein with an uppercut!
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silverstein to the ground. Mitchell is now in Silverstein's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silverstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Silverstein looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mitchell avoids the body shot from Silverstein.
Mitchell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shane Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Silverstein.
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Silverstein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Silverstein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silverstein is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silverstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silverstein tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silverstein's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mitchell tightens his grip and picks Silverstein up, before dumping him to the ground. Silverstein manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverstein has Mitchell pulled in close to control his posture.
Silverstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
Silverstein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mitchell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silverstein controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Silverstein is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silverstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Silverstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
Silverstein is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitchell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silverstein knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silverstein wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a combination. Silverstein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Silverstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mitchell to the ground. Silverstein is now in Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell looking for a sweep. Not yet Mitchell, not yet.
Silverstein stays in close to Mitchell's body and controls the position.
Mitchell is trying to control the position but Silverstein postures up.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Silverstein from controlling successfully.
Mitchell controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silverstein working a defensive guard but Mitchell passes into half guard.
Silverstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silverstein controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 1548 p4p, 193 weight class) and Jorge Vidal (ranked 2186 p4p, 260 weight class). Vidal has chosen Scarface OST - The world is yours as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorge Vidal!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jempsa or perhaps it was just good defense by Vidal, which made it look bad.
Jempsa shoots in and gets a takedown into Vidal's guard.
Jempsa looking to sit in guard and control but Vidal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jempsa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jempsa tries to get out of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jempsa holds on and takes a little breather.
Vidal advances position into side control!
Vidal working the strikes but Jempsa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa is looking to control Vidal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jempsa avoid being mounted?
Vidal works his way into side control.
Vidal misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jempsa wants to control but Vidal postures up.
Vidal working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa is looking to reverse the position.
Vidal trying to control the position but Jempsa is working away.
Vidal tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jempsa's legs.
Jempsa struggling a bit here.
Vidal throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vidal is looking to take a break and control but Jempsa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vidal controls the position from side control.
Vidal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jempsa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vidal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jempsa isn't going anywhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa sneaks back into half guard.
Jempsa gets back to full guard.
Vidal preventing the sweep.
Vidal with a nice head shot there.
Jempsa 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.
Jempsa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jempsa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Vidal tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Jempsa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa winds up and cracks Vidal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Vidal is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Vidal 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.
Vidal misses with a combination
and Jempsa counters with a single leg into guard. Vidal didn't expect that.
Vidal working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving.
Vidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving.
Vidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jempsa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vidal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jempsa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jempsa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vidal controls Jempsa momentarily but Jempsa frees himself.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving.
Vidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jempsa wants to control from the top but Vidal keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vidal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Jempsa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vidal is fending him off so far but Jempsa persists. Nope, Vidal circles away and we're back to standing.
Vidal unleashes a big counter combination but Jempsa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Vidal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jempsa.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jempsa. Vidal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vidal as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Vidal as he connects with a hook.
Vidal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vidal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Vidal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jempsa throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Vidal counter with a right hand.
Vidal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jempsa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jempsa misses with a body shot.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vidal manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Vidal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left and a right from Vidal both land. Nice combination.
Vidal lands a left and a right that sends Jempsa crashing to the canvas! Vidal dives into mount looking to finish!
Jempsa is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jempsa is looking to improve his position but Vidal isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Jempsa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vidal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jempsa is looking to escape.
Jempsa seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vidal has control of Jempsa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jempsa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Vidal moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jempsa has worked his arm free - good work by Jempsa!
You can see the frustration on Jempsa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Vidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vidal wants to control but Jempsa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vidal is trying to stand up here but Jempsa is controlling him well.
Jempsa trying to control from half guard but Vidal is working away.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Jempsa is keen to just control but Vidal is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidal trying to control here.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vidal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jempsa.
Vidal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vidal throws a jab when Jempsa was well out of range.
Vidal tries to bum rush Jempsa with a series of wild strikes but Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vidal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vidal swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Vidal.
Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is getting worse.
Jempsa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vidal manages to avoid it.
Jempsa blocks a jab.
Vidal misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vidal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jempsa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vidal.
Vidal throws a combination that misses
and Jempsa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jempsa with a nice head shot there.
Vidal keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vidal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jempsa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jempsa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vidal has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Jempsa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vidal is trying to control the position but Jempsa postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jorge Vidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Vidal sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konichiwa Jempsa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jempsa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jempsa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vidal.
A nice combination there by Vidal.
Konichiwa Jempsa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jempsa dives in and grabs Vidal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vidal pushes down on Jempsa's head and hops out.
Vidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vidal swinging wildly here.
Jempsa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vidal fails to land with a series of punches.
Jempsa is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vidal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jempsa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vidal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jempsa circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Vidal really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jempsa gets a double leg takedown into Vidal's guard.
Jempsa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vidal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jempsa has managed to get both his arms back between Vidal's legs - danger averted.
Vidal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jempsa controls the pace.
Jempsa scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vidal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jorge Vidal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vidal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vidal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jempsa is aware though and is defending well.
Vidal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jempsa prevents Vidal from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa passes into half guard.
Jempsa is looking to take a break and control but Vidal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Jempsa there.
Vidal is trying to maintain the position but Jempsa is very close to passing his half guard.
Vidal looking for submissions off his back.
Vidal has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa wants to take a breather but Vidal is having none of it.
Jempsa controlling the action here.
Vidal is staying active underneath Jempsa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vidal tries to roll over but Jempsa keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jempsa lands a nice short elbow.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Vidal is concentrating on defense, preventing Jempsa from advancing position.
Vidal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jempsa is looking to wear down Vidal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vidal lands a jab-cross combination.
Jorge Vidal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jempsa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vidal.
Vidal throws a series of punches but Jempsa moves out of range.
Vidal gets caught napping as Jempsa dives in and scores a takedown. Vidal manages to retain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jempsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa had his way with Jorge Vidal in that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vidal swinging wildly here.
Jempsa drives through with a takedown into Vidal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jempsa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vidal is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jempsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Vidal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vidal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vidal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jempsa is controlling him.
Jempsa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jempsa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jempsa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jempsa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vidal keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa is in close to Vidal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jempsa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Vidal wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vidal manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vidal wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa is posturing up here but Vidal has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jempsa tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jempsa has to tap! Slick submission there by Vidal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorge Vidal!
Jorge Vidal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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