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CEC Tokyo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowe (ranked 607 p4p, 72 weight class) and Landon Priester (ranked 161 p4p, 23 weight class). Landon Priester has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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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
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Landon Priester!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester keeps the fight on the outside.
Lowe tries to land a body kick
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Priester has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lowe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priester throws a hook but Lowe avoids it easily.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Lowe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lowe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Priester at a distance.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Priester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester throws a push kick but Lowe slaps the foot to one side.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Lowe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Priester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Lowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester is looking to chop away at Lowe's legs.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Lowe's head but Lowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Lowe's head but Lowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lowe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Priester.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priester lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Priester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lowe lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Lowe misses.
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe wants to clinch up but Priester keeps it at a distance.
Priester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lowe misses the shot to the body.
Priester slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
Lowe is looking to wear down Priester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lowe tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Lowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lowe moves into the clinch.
Priester misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Lowe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
A short right from Priester.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester lands a left hand.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Lowe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lowe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester is working Lowe over against the cage.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priester bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester slips a straight right by Lowe.
Lowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
The fighters circling - Lowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Lowe's shoulder, as Lowe tries to avoid the shot.
Lowe throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lowe looks to land a body kick but Priester moved away.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lowe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Lowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe throws a big counter combination but Priester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Priester misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Lowe throws a combination that misses
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowe slips a jab from Priester.
Priester tries to clinch but Lowe is having none of it.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Priester misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester flicks out a counter leg kick but Lowe steps away.
Priester throws a head kick that half lands.
Priester takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Lowe misses with an uppercut.
Lowe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lowe is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Lowe had a free shot at his head there.
Lowe misses with a double jab.
Priester replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lowe blocks it well.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Lowe tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Lowe slips a jab from Priester.
Lowe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Priester blocks an elbow strike from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Priester gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowe is trying to break free.
Lowe is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Priester pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Priester cracks Lowe with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Priester.
Good body shot from Priester.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowe gets through Priester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester avoids a wild elbow strike from Lowe.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Lowe throws an elbow that misses.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester dodges an elbow strike from Lowe.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Lowe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Priester.
Priester presses Lowe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Priester.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Priester.
Lowe is trying to break the clinch but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
Lowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Priester digs a right hand underneath Lowe's ribcage. Lowe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Lowe walks into a jab.
Priester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priester throws a jab when Lowe was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lowe thuds a left hand into Priester's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Lowe looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lowe.
A little feinted left hand from Lowe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Priester cracks the inside of Lowe's front leg.
Priester fakes the leg kick and cracks Lowe in the body.
Lowe avoids a kick to the body.
Lowe tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Priester misses.
Lowe throws a counter high kick but Priester was just alert enough to avoid it.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Lowe slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester throws a leg kick but Lowe moved away.
Lowe staying out of range there.
Priester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Lowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester tries to work over Lowe's front leg with a kick but Lowe checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lowe.
Priester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lowe doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
Lowe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Priester rushes Lowe and presses him up against the cage.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Priester as Lowe tries to tie him up.
Priester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Priester.
Priester lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Lowe.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Mike Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Lowe lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Lowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester blocks an elbow strike from Lowe.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Lowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Priester as Lowe tries to tie him up.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Priester blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester is leaning against Lowe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Priester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lowes head.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lowe lands a body punch.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lowe - that landed with a thud.
Priester tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe misses with an elbow strike.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lowe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe throws an elbow but it misses.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Priester or not.
Priester misses with some punches.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!
A very excited looking Landon Priester 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.
The defeated Mike Lowe had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss. I will get back into the gym and come back stronger. I wish luck to Fu Tu in his future bouts.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Schaub (ranked 1008 p4p, 143 weight class) and Geordie Power (ranked 754 p4p, 111 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bryan Schaub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Geordie Power!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schaub clinches with his opponent.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Schaub drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Power gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Schaub wants a takedown.
Power tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schaub blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Power.
Power tries to work over Schaub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Power tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Schaub is blocking nicely.
Schaub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Power is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schaub closes the distance and clinches up with Power, looking for a takedown. Schaub pushes Power against the cage but Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schaub definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Power.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Power but Power pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Power misses with a series of wild punches.
Power thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Schaub if he has to take too many more of those.
Schaub takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schaub tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Power swivels and escapes.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Power throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Power fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schaub's hands.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schaub.
Power lets loose with a powerful body kick. Schaub will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Power scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a series of punches but Schaub avoids them all with ease.
Schaub on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Schaub tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Schaub ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bryan Schaub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Schaub with that takedown attempt.
Power throws a leg kick that misses.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schaub looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Power throws a series of punches but Schaub avoids them all with ease.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power stuffs the takedown attempt from Schaub. Schaub gets slowly back to his feet.
Schaub fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Power breaks from the clinch.
Power defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schaub.
Power throws a fast counter high kick but Schaub manages to duck under it in time.
Power has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schaub is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schaub shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Schaub showed some decent athleticism there.
Power has one foot on Schaub's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Schaub moves to clinch but Power breaks away
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power lands a head kick. Schaub smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Danga de danga de dang - Power scores with a four punch combination!
Nice body kick there by Power.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Schaub shoots in.
A big left from Power misses.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Schaub.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Schaub ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Power releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Power looks to throw the jab but Schaub is out of range.
Power bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Schaub's head backwards.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schaub will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Power 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 Schaub has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schaub and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left lands for Power.
Crunch! Power slams his shin into Schaub's torso.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schaub.
Schaub shoots for a double leg takedown but Power sprawls well. He's pushed Schaub's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Schaub misses with a takedown
and Power counters with a right hand to the body.
Schaub is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power scores with a kick to the midsection.
Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schaub fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Schaub fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schaub has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power punishes Schaub's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut lands for Power. That snapped Schaub's head back.
Schaub loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power throws a head kick that Schaub semi-blocks.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schaub moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Schaub closes the distance and pushes Power back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schaub shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Power is trying to defend but Schaub finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Power is trying to stand back up but Schaub is controlling him
Schaub trying to pass the guard but Power defending well.
Power pushes Schaub off and gets back to his feet.
Power leaves Schaub with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schaub tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Power misses
and Schaub counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Geordie Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Schaub has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Power.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Power scores with a shoulder strike.
Schaub is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Power is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Power thuds his right hand into Schaub's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Power misses with a hook. Schaub ducked under it nicely.
Power misses with a straight left.
Power lands an overhand right.
Schaub takes one on the button.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Schaub tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schaub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Geordie Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schaub moves in looking to clinch but Power pushes him off.
Schaub keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schaub tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Power manages to circle out of the way.
Schaub misses with a takedown attempt - Power sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryan Schaub is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Schaub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schaub looks for a takedown but Power sprawls well.
Schaub displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Schaub avoids the body shot from Power.
Schaub bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Schaub.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power lands a jab to Schaub's midsection.
Schaub shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Power as he jumps to the side.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Schaub's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Power darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with an outside leg kick.
Power scores with a three punch combo!
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Schaub tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schaub somewhat.
Power looks to score with a jab to the body but Schaub is just out of range.
Schaub with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Power to score with a decent uppercut.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schaub takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schaub fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Power is trying to counter with his kicks.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Schaub is looking to counter the offense by Power and move into the clinch.
A jab from Power misses.
A good leg kick by Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schaub shoots in looking for a takedown. Power tries to sprawl out of it but Schaub keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Power manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schaub moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Schaub.
Power throws a solid leg kick but Schaub takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Power.
Schaub uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Power works over Schaub's head and body with a nice combination.
Schaub closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schaub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Power keeps working.
Schaub working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Power explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Schaub looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Schaub changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schaub instigates a clinch.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Schaub controls the action.
Schaub blocks a body shot from Power.
Power working aggressively here.
Power digs a right hand into Schaub's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Schaub's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schaub backwards.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schaubs head.
Schaub avoiding damage as Power throws knees to the body.
Schaub blocking some punches.
Power looking to throw knees to the head but Schaub is blocking nicely.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Schaub prevents a body shot from Power.
Bryan Schaub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Power digs a right hand underneath Schaub's ribcage. Schaub let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Power lands a left hand.
Schaub prevents a body shot from Power.
Schaub gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schaub moves nicely into side control.
Schaub wants to control but Power is keeping him busy.
Power is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Schaub is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schaub stands up and beckons Power to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Power fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power lands a jab.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Schaub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Power tries to avoid it but Schaub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Power to the ground. Power escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Power steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Schaub fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Schaub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schaub moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Geordie Power is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Power connects with the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Power as Schaub shoots in.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Schaub bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Power connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schaub misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Power.
Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schaub takes a kick to the side of the head.
Power smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Power connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schaub. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power throws a hook to the side of Schaub's head but Schaub sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schaub swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schaub walks into a left hand.
Schaub moves into the clinch.
Geordie Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Schaub controls his hands.
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schaub blocks it with crossed arms.
Schaub misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Schaub.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geordie Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geordie Power!
Geordie Power was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Parker (ranked 215 p4p, 36 weight class) and Edward Stoker (ranked 480 p4p, 65 weight class). Stoker has chosen Let There Be Rock by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Edward Stoker 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
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
46 - 24 - 2, fighting out of London, Edward Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Stoker's head but Stoker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stoker.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stoker.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parker seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stoker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stoker throws out a leg kick but Parker moves out of range and Stoker only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Stoker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Parker misses the jab.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Stoker misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice jab there from Stoker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to work over Stoker's front leg with a kick but Stoker checks it.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Stoker misses.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parker.
A nice side step and Stoker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Parker.
Stoker lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Stoker misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker cracks a nice hook into Stoker's ribs.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
Parker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker tries a low kick but Stoker avoids it.
Stoker slips under a jab.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker takes one to the side of the head.
Parker scores with a punch to the head.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Stoker tries to work over Parker's front leg with a kick but Parker checks it.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stoker finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Parker tests Stoker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Parker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stoker momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
Stoker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parker throws a chopping leg kick but Stoker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stoker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Stoker lands with a straight right. Parker didn't see that one coming.
Parker throws a series of punches but Stoker avoids them all with ease.
Stoker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Stoker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stoker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker defending well as Stoker loads up on a big left hand.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Stoker swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Stoker throws a leg kick but Parker checks it.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
Stoker digs a good body shot into Parker's ribs.
Stoker misses with a looping right.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Stoker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Parker checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Stoker connects with a looping right hand.
Parker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parker digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker connects with a body shot.
Parker misses with a body kick.
Stoker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker tries to move into range but Parker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Parker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stoker moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Stoker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Stoker looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Stoker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Parker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stoker.
Stoker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Stoker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoker.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Stoker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stoker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker tried to counter with a leg kick but Stoker avoided it.
Stoker misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Parker.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker throws a low kick but Stoker moves out of range easily.
Parker wants to slow Stoker down by chopping away at his legs.
Stoker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Parker jabs at Stoker's body.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker looks to land a body kick but Stoker moved away.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parker checks the leg kick.
Parker lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Parker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stoker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Stoker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Alex Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stoker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stoker slips a jab from Parker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoker throws a looping overhand right but Parker ducks down to avoid it.
Parker throws out a leg kick but Stoker moves out of range and Parker only half commits.
Stoker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stoker slips a straight right by Parker.
Stoker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Stoker uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Stoker saw it coming and moves away.
Parker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stoker. Stoker obviously looking to wear him down.
Stoker cracks the inside of Parker's front leg.
Parker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker slips under a jab.
Stoker chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker scores with a head kick. Stoker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Parker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stoker throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Stoker walks into a stiff left hand from Parker.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circle momentarily. Parker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stoker lands with a cross.
Parker lands with a kick to the temple. Stoker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Parker throws a leg kick which misses Stoker's front leg but catches the back leg as Stoker tries to avoid it.
Parker's corner calls for a 1-2. Parker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoker.
Stoker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker throws a solid leg kick but Stoker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Parker.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stoker.
Stoker misses with a low kick.
Stoker misses with an uppercut.
Stoker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parker avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Parker slips under a jab.
Stoker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Parker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Parker throws a leg kick but Stoker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parker moves forwards but Stoker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stoker can pounce on him.
Parker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Stoker.
Stoker blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker delivers a nice body kick.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
Stoker throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Parker wants to clinch up but Stoker keeps it at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stoker takes one to the side of the head.
Parker throws a lazy right hand but Stoker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker scores with a nice strike.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker scores with a body shot.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Parker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Parker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stoker lands a head shot.
Parker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stoker on the side of the head.
Stoker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Parker counters with a quick kick to the body but Stoker blocks it.
Parker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Stoker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoker slips under a jab from Parker.
Parker throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stoker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoker looks to land a left hand but Parker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stoker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stoker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fighters circling - Parker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker scores with a spinning back kick!
Parker scores with a leg kick.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stoker's calf.
Parker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stoker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Parker. That snapped Stoker's head back.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stoker blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Stoker as he checks the leg kick.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Stoker appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Parker looks to land a left hand but Stoker moved out of range nicely.
Stoker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Parker dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Parker tries to clinch there but Stoker circles away.
Stoker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stoker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Stoker misses with a looping left.
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoker missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker moves out of range as Stoker strikes.
Stoker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Stoker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker wants to get back to striking at distance but Parker won't allow it.
Parker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Stoker.
Stoker can't find room to land a body shot as Parker controls the action.
Parker keeps control of Stoker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker lands a left hand.
Stoker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stoker tries a body shot but Parker blocks it.
Parker tries to throw a body punch but Stoker avoids it by throwing Parker back against the cage.
Parker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stoker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Parker tries a body shot but Stoker blocks it.
Parker digs a right hand into Stoker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stoker's gas tank.
Stoker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parker's elbow.
Stoker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Parker.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Stoker with an uppercut!
Parker throws a hook but Stoker avoids it easily.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.
Parker wants to clinch.
Stoker thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
Alex Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Stoker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parker doesn't seem phased though.
Stoker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Stoker cracks Parker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stoker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stoker.
Parker throws a head kick but Stoker moves out of range.
Parker misses with a hook.
Parker lands with a hook. Stoker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot.
Stoker lands with an uppercut that bounces Parker off the cage and back into range.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stoker! But no joy.
Parker checks a leg kick.
Stoker swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Parker digs a good body shot into Stoker's ribs.
Stoker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Stoker.
Stoker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker scores with a head kick.
Parker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stoker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stoker 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.
Stoker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker missing with a left hand there. Stoker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Stoker. Beautiful body shot.
Stoker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoker moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Good exchange - Parker coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
Stoker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Parker with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoker 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.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Stoker sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Stoker misses.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stoker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parker, right into the meat.
Stoker lands a right hook to the body.
Stoker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker lands with a cross.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stoker's head.
Nice defenses there by Stoker.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Parker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stoker is out of range.
Parker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parker wants to clinch.
Stoker throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Stoker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromParker.
Good exchange - Stoker coming out on top.
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 Alex Parker.
Well Parker 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Parker!
Alex Parker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Edward Stoker spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost that fight. But at least I'm not being managed by that douchebag Michael Knight (52061) anymore.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 396 p4p, 52 weight class) and Aristides Abel (ranked 324 p4p, 45 weight class). Abel comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Express Yourself kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aristides Abel!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon misses with a body punch
and Abel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Abel takes one to the side of the head.
We've been told by Pendragon's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pendragon works the jab nicely.
Pendragon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pendragon throws a hook to the side of Abel's head but Abel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Pendragon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendragon scores with a nice body kick.
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Pendragon swings for the body but Abel moves out of range.
Pendragon throws a low kick but Abel moves out of range easily.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pendragon. That's going to slow Abel down.
Pendragon looks to land a body kick but Abel moved away.
Abel misses with a body 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!
Abel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pendragon.
Abel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abel scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abel.
Arthur Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Abel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abel slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abel.
Abel is looking to score with low kicks.
Abel scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pendragon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Abel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pendragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abel misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pendragon misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abel checks a leg kick.
Pendragon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pendragon misses with a left hand
and Abel counters with a good, hard body kick but Pendragon shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pendragon defending well as Abel loads up on a big left hand.
Abel throws a nice looking combination but Pendragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abel thuds a left hand into Pendragon's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel tests Pendragon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pendragon looks to land a right hand but Abel moved out of range.
Pendragon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abel counters with a straight right hand.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut.
Pendragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pendragon misses with a double jab.
Pendragon cracks Abel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pendragon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Abel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pendragon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Pendragon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pendragon misses with a hook
letting Abel counter with a right hand.
Abel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon throws a hook but Abel blocks it.
Pendragon takes a swing at Abel's ribcage but misses.
Abel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pendragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abel.
Pendragon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pendragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pendragon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pendragon throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel lands with a right hand.
Abel dodges the punch combination from Pendragon.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Abel's shoulder, as Abel tries to avoid the shot.
Abel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pendragon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Pendragon.
Abel blocks the body kick.
Abel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Abel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pendragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Abel.
Pendragon misses with the body kick
and Abel counters with a solid body kick.
Pendragon cracks Abel with an open hand slap.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abel.
Abel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abel blocks a jab.
Pendragon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abel is out of range.
Pendragon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Abel circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Pendragon as he checks the leg kick.
Abel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abel throws a leg kick which misses Pendragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Pendragon tries to avoid it.
Abel blocks a jab.
Pendragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Abel lands a nice shot to the body.
Abel lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pendragon misses with a low kick.
Pendragon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pendragon rather than just go for the knockout.
Abel throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Abel defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Abel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abel stuns Pendragon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Pendragon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pendragon throws a poor cross that misses
and Abel counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aristides Abel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abel scores with a push kick.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Abel.
Pendragon moves away from the strike by Abel.
Aristides Abel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pendragon tries to move into range but Abel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Pendragon might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Abel checks a leg kick.
Pendragon has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pendragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abel staying out of range there.
Pendragon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abel's sensitive parts.
Pendragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Pendragon appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a low kick.
Abel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pendragon is able to avoid easily.
Abel misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel throws a jab when Pendragon was well out of range.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pendragon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pendragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pendragon. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pendragon misses with a leg kick.
Abel throws a body kick that misses.
Pendragon misses with a hook to the body
and Abel counters with a nice leg kick.
Pendragon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pendragon throws a right hand that misses
and Abel counters with a low kick, right behind Pendragon 's knee.
Abel tries a head kick but it misses.
Abel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pendragon's hands.
Abel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pendragon blocks a head kick by Abel.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Abel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Abel misses.
Pendragon throws a series of punches but Abel moves out of range.
Pendragon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pendragon misses with a leg kick.
Abel slips under a jab from Pendragon.
Abel connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pendragon's corner calls for a 1-2. Pendragon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pendragon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pendragon throws the left hand but Abel avoids the punch easily.
Abel follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pendragon misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Abel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pendragon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Abel tries to land a leg kick but Pendragon saw it coming and moves away.
Pendragon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abel takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abel takes one to the chin there.
Pendragon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abel throws a head kick that misses.
Abel connects with an inside leg kick.
Abel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pendragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pendragon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut
and Abel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Abel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pendragon scores with a punch to the head.
Pendragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abel.
Pendragon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pendragon checks it well.
Abel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Pendragon.
Pendragon lands with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Abel.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
Crunch! Pendragon slams his shin into Abel's torso.
Abel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pendragon swings widly with a right hand
enabling Abel to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Pendragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Abel does no damage.
Pendragon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Abel drops his hands momentarily and Pendragon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pendragon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abel throws a lazy right hand but Pendragon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pendragon throwing a counter right hand but Abel manages to avoid it.
Pendragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Abel throws a body punch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Abel walks into a straight right hand from Pendragon.
Pendragon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abel is out of range.
Abel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pendragon.
Pendragon ducks under a wild hook from Abel.
Abel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
Abel misses with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abel - that will leave a mark!
Pendragon takes a swing at Abel's ribcage but misses.
Abel flicks out a counter leg kick but Pendragon steps away.
Abel throws a chopping leg kick but Pendragon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pendragon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abel counters with a leg kick.
Nice body kick from Abel.
Abel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abel avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aristides Abel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abel misses with a hook.
Pendragon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Some bone on bone action there as Abel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pendragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Abel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pendragon blocks it well.
Pendragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon walks into a jab.
Abel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pendragon.
Pendragon throws a front kick that sends Abel stumbling back into the cage.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Abel ducks down to avoid it.
Abel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Pendragon misses its intended target.
Pendragon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abel.
Pendragon punishes Abel's body with a nice straight punch.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon misses with a looping right.
Pendragon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abel tries to work over Pendragon's front leg with a kick but Pendragon checks it.
Abel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pendragon throws out the jab.
Pendragon throws a push kick but Abel slaps the foot to one side.
Pendragon cracks the inside of Abel's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Abel.
Abel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pendragon 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.
Abel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pendragon.
Abel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Abel looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
Abel scores with a kick to the body.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abel.
Abel scores with a sloppy right hand. Pendragon should have avoided that one.
Abel misses with a head kick.
Pendragon misses with a wild body shot.
Pendragon throws a right hand that Abel ducks under and follows up with a left that Abel also avoids with ease.
Abel lands a jab to the head.
Pendragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pendragon.
Abel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pendragon throws a shot to the body.
Pendragon throws a leg kick that misses.
Abel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Abel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Pendragon throws a lazy uppercut
and Abel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Pendragon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abel lands a right hook to the body.
Abel thuds a left hand into Pendragon's body.
Pendragon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abel misses the shot to the body.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pendragon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Abel is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abel! But no joy.
Pendragon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pendragon throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pendragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abel.
Abel feints a counter leg kick.
Abel misses the jab.
Pendragon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pendragon throws a body punch but Abel moves out of range.
Pendragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abel steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abel works Pendragon's body with a nice hook.
Abel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pendragon lands with a nice combination. Abel backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pendragon misses with a body shot.
Abel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pendragon on the side of the head.
Pendragon misses with a leg kick.
Abel looks to land a left hand but Pendragon moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Pendragon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arthur Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for Abel.
Pendragon throws a looping overhand right but Abel ducks down to avoid it.
Aristides Abel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Abel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Abel throws a nice head kick!
Pendragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pendragon throws a wild body kick that Abel sees coming a mile off.
A countering left hand to the body from Abel misses.
Abel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pendragon misses with a straight left.
Abel defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Abel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abel lands a slapping body shot.
Abel dodges the punch combination from Pendragon.
Pendragon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Abel does it's job there.
Pendragon misses with a wild combination.
Abel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pendragon takes a swing at Abel's ribcage but misses.
Pendragon scores with a shot to the body.
Pendragon scores with a push kick.
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 Arthur Pendragon.
Well Abel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aristides Abel!
Aristides Abel was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hyryx Dall (ranked 243 p4p, 40 weight class) and John Ruth (ranked 383 p4p, 51 weight class). Dall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rattlesnake. John Ruth told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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World class boxer
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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
26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hyryx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, John Ruth!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth checks a leg kick.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
Ruth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ruth looking to pass the guard.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ruth has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth advances to half guard.
Dall trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
Ruth is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dall is staying active underneath Ruth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dall wants to control but Ruth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruth wants to pass to mount but Dall is defending the position.
Dall trying to control from the bottom.
Ruth is trying to control the action in half guard but Dall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruth performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
That's two 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.
Dall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruth is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dall defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
Ruth throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
Dall defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
Ruth lands an overhand right.
Ruth throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Ruth throws out a powerful jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dall.
Dall tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ruth's legs.
Dall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ruth is trying to get back to half guard.
Ruth manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ruth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing Dall from controlling successfully.
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.
Ruth pulls Dall in close to prevent any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruth is on top in guard.
Ruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ruth defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ruth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a big head kick but Ruth shrugs it off.
Ruth throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Ruth throws out a leg kick but Dall moves out of range and Ruth only half commits.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Ruth throws an off balance right hand
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ruth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ruth misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dall.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall tries a head kick but it misses.
Dall throws out a powerful jab.
Ruth misses with an uppercut
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall misses with a head kick.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Ruth looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range.
Ruth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Ruth thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Ruth backs away, Dall returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hyryx Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Dall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ruth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ruth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ruth looking to score a takedown here. Dall is defending well but Ruth drives through and ends up in Dall's guard.
Dall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well.
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
John Ruth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ruth trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Ruth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dall trying to hold on to Ruth's head to control him but Ruth postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruth stalling.
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Ruth trying to control from half guard but Dall is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dall wants to improve his position but Ruth is controlling well.
Dall gets back to full guard.
Ruth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruth distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ruth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hyryx Dall will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruth throws a hook but Dall blocks it.
It looked like Dall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruth.
Dall scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dall is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruth is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ruth looking for a sweep but Dall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ruth can't escape the position.
Dall avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
Dall is looking to stand but Ruth has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Ruth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall wants to finish this one by submission but Ruth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dall.
Ruth is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth wants to control but Dall is having none of it.
Ruth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dall.
Dall is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ruth is surviving well by controlling Dall's body position as best he can.
Dall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking to get to half guard.
Dall working for a guillotine from mount but Ruth is in no mood to give up.
Ruth is looking to improve his position but Dall isn't that keen on the idea.
Dall looking to secure an arm triangle but Ruth defends it well.
Ruth is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dall avoids the attempt from Ruth to control.
Ruth manages to control the position for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall content just to control the position here.
Dall wants to control the pace but Ruth is squirming around nicely.
Ruth gets back to half guard.
Dall is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dall is thwarting Ruth's attempts to control the position.
Dall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dall trying to control the action but Ruth is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruth is controlling Dall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Dall is working for a kimura but Ruth is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruth is looking to control Dall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruth avoid being mounted?
Dall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ruth doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruth is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyryx Dall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dall 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hyryx Dall!
A very excited looking Hyryx Dall 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Cooke (ranked 246 p4p, 37 weight class) and Marky Mark (ranked 119 p4p, 20 weight class). Mark is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Isä ei jätä. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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37
203 lbs
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211 lbs
22 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matt Cooke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marky Mark!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooke looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooke tries to keep at a distance but Mark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cooke lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Mark misses with a body punch.
Mark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooke smiles and moves away.
Cooke throws a shot to the body.
Mark misses with a double jab.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke connects with a body shot.
Mark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cooke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cooke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooke seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mark just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mark.
Mark slips under a jab.
Mark slips a jab and a cross from Cooke.
A countering left hand to the body from Mark misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mark.
Cooke feints and then cracks Mark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mark down.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. Mark looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cooke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cooke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cooke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cooke tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mark throws the kick towards the body but Cooke avoids it.
Mark lands with an uppercut that bounces Cooke off the cage and back into range.
Mark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cooke keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mark tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mark takes one on the button.
Cooke tries to score with a low kick but Mark moves his leg out of the way.
Cooke lands a slapping body shot.
Mark sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cooke lands a nice looking body kick.
Mark takes one to the side of the head.
Cooke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matt Cooke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mark has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mark throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cookes head.
A frustrated look appears on Mark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cooke throws a head punch that misses.
Cooke tries to work over Mark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke blocking some punches.
Cooke working aggressively here.
Mark working aggressively here.
Cooke blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Cooke as the two fighters clinch.
Mark throws a head punch that misses.
Mark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mark.
Mark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mark working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Mark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooke.
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Mark.
Mark misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mark lands a shoulder strike.
Cooke lands a hook that snaps the head of Mark backwards.
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!
Cooke throws a punch but it's blocked by Mark.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mark working hard to break the clinch.
Cooke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mark lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mark swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooke.
Cooke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mark prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Cooke scores with a shot to the side of Mark's head.
Mark tries to work over Cooke's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke lands a right hand.
Cooke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mark misses with a body punch.
Mark lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cooke backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Matt Cooke will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cooke misses the shot to the body.
Marky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cooke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matt Cooke is winning the standup battle so far.
Cooke misses with a body shot.
Cooke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
Cooke slips a jab and a cross from Mark.
An inside leg kick from Cooke misses.
Mark tries to work over Cooke's front leg with a kick but Cooke checks it.
Cooke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mark is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mark misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Cooke was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mark.
Nice cross by Cooke.
Cooke just misses with a punch to the body.
Mark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke connects with a jab.
Mark moves out of range of the body kick from Cooke.
Mark tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark defending well as Cooke loads up on a big left hand.
Cooke moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMark.
Mark swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooke.
Mark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mark takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cooke loads up on a big right hand but Mark slips the punch.
Mark is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cooke is looking to wear down Mark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Cooke.
Cooke drops his hands momentarily and Mark takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mark connects with a jab.
Mark misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Mark. Beautiful body shot.
Mark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mark avoids the body shot from Cooke.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A chopping leg kick lands by Cooke.
Mark cracks the inside of Cooke's front leg.
Sloppy strikes from Cooke. Those never looked like landing.
Cooke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mark was well out of range. Poor timing from Cooke.
Cooke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mark manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Mark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cooke tries to land a front kick but Mark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mark misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooke throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mark.
Mark is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cooke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cooke slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooke connects with a high kick.
Mark looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mark throws a body punch but Cooke moves out of range.
Mark looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Mark moves into the clinch.
Mark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mark blocks a body shot from Cooke.
Mark can't find room to land a body shot as Cooke controls the action.
Mark prevents a body shot from Cooke.
Mark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooke smiles and moves away.
Cooke walks into a left hand.
Cooke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooke moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark throws a head punch that misses.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
Mark blocks an uppercut.
Cooke working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooke swings wildly with an uppercut but Mark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mark fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooke misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooke misses with a punch to the body.
Cooke misses with some punches.
Mark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cooke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marky Mark seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cooke tries to work over Mark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cooke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mark lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cooke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mark's elbow.
Mark misses with the head strike.
Mark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matt Cooke will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mark's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cooke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooke looks to score with a jab to the body but Mark is just out of range.
Mark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cooke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mark listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mark looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooke is just out of range.
Mark has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mark's sensitive parts.
Cooke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mark's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Mark misses.
Cooke half committed to a counter leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cooke. That's going to slow Mark down.
Mark misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooke misses with a low kick.
Cooke throws a head kick that Mark semi-blocks.
Mark throws a nice looking combination but Cooke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mark lands a front kick.
Cooke misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cooke scores with a hook to the body. Mark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cooke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mark circles away quickly and effectively.
Mark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cooke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cooke misses with the body kick
and Mark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mark throws a shot from downtown. Cooke moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cooke misses with a wild body shot.
Cooke looks for the body kick but Mark saw that one coming.
It seemed like Mark was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cooke was well out of range. Poor timing from Mark.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooke.
Oooooh!!! Mark has knocked Cooke down with a huge combo! Mark steps away and waves a wobbly Cooke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Cooke avoids the head kick by Mark.
Mark takes one on the button.
Mark looks to throw the jab but Cooke is out of range.
Mark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mark misses with a head kick.
Cooke misses with the combination.
Mark steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mark follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Cooke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mark takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooke ducks under a wild hook from Mark.
Cooke throws a head kick but Mark moves out of range.
Mark throws a fast counter high kick but Cooke manages to duck under it in time.
Mark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cooke.
Mark takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mark. That's going to slow Cooke down.
Mark on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooke. Cooke obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Cooke.
Mark avoids the head kick by Cooke.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mark! But no joy.
Matt Cooke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooke scoring well with a low kick there.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mark's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooke throws a combination that misses
and Mark counters with a straight right hand.
Cooke takes a swing at Mark's ribcage but misses.
Mark comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mark pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cooke is looking for a counter combo.
Cooke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cooke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mark.
Cooke feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mark's calf.
Mark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooke manages to avoid it.
Mark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mark thuds a left hand into Cooke's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooke tried to score with a low kick but Mark checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marky Mark.
I think Cooke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Matt Cooke!
Matt Cooke took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Tektas (ranked 618 p4p, 79 weight class) and Pentti Pentele (ranked 348 p4p, 45 weight class). Tektas kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alexander The Great. Pentele comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dreams of Retribution kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
19 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Tektas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pentti Pentele!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pentele scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pentele misses with a hook.
Pentele loads up on a big right hand but Tektas slips the punch.
Pentele moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from Pentele.
Tektas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tektas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tektas blocks a leg kick.
Pentele lands a nice shot to the body.
Pentele lands with an uppercut that bounces Tektas off the cage and back into range.
Pentele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tektas on the side of the head.
Pentele has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tektas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tektas tries for a takedown but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pentele misses with a low kick as Tektas jumps back.
Tektas defending well as Pentele loads up on a big left hand.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pentele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tektas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tektas tries a head kick but it misses.
Tektas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tektas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pentele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tektas moves out of range of the body kick.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Tektas avoids them all with ease.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tektas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pentele circles away.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Pentele is quick to defend against it.
Pentele misses with a body shot.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tektas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pentele throws out a loose jab but Tektas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tektas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pentele.
Tektas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pentele lands with a hook. Tektas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pentele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pentele throws an overhand right that lands on Tektas's shoulder, as Tektas tries to avoid the shot.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Pentele is quick to defend against it.
Tektas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Pentele is quick to defend against it.
Pentele lands a head kick. Tektas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pentele throws a combination that misses
and Tektas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tektas drops an elbow to the side of Pentele's head.
Tektas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tektas 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.
Tektas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentele keeps working.
Pentele moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pentele seems keen to control Tektas's posture.
Pentele avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tektas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pentele pulls Tektas in to control the position.
Tektas with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tektas prevents Pentele from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pentele has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pentele has his feet on Tektas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tektas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pentele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It appears Tektas was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pentele throws a nice looking combination but Tektas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tektas throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele throws a big shot that misses.
Pentele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pentti Pentele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pentele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tektas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pentele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tektas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tektas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tektas avoids a kick to the body.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tektas misses the target.
Tektas scores with a leg kick.
Pentele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pentele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
A big left from Pentele misses.
Tektas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tektas misses with a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Pentele blocks the leg kick.
Pentele feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Pentele as he checks the leg kick.
Pentele is looking for the big counter here.
Tektas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Pentele. Those never looked like landing.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pentele sprawls and moves away.
Tektas blocks a head kick by Pentele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas moves away from the strike by Pentele.
Tektas lands a jab to the head.
Pentele moves away from the strike by Tektas.
Pentele scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tektas walks into a straight right hand from Pentele.
Tektas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tektas fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pentele.
Pentele doesn't manage to clinch there - Tektas circles away.
Pentele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tektas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pentele counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pentele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pentele misses its intended target.
Pentele slips a straight right by Tektas.
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!
Tektas blocks a head kick by Pentele.
Tektas feinted with a counter takedown.
Tektas misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Pentele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pentele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tektas manages to avoid it.
Tektas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pentele is trying to defend but Tektas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pentele pushes Tektas off and gets back to his feet.
Tektas lands a front kick.
Pentele connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tektas's hands.
Pentele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pentele throws a nice looking combination but Tektas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pentele misses with the body kick
and Tektas counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele lands a hook that snaps the head of Tektas backwards.
Tektas wants a takedown.
Tektas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pentele fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demetrius Tektas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pentele takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tektas throws out a loose jab but Pentele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pentele lands a lovely overhand right.
Pentele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tektas.
Pentele missing with a left hand there. Tektas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pentele connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tektas. Tektas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pentele connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pentele misses the body punch
and Tektas counters with a low kick, right behind Pentele 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pentele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tektas.
A nice side step and Pentele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pentele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Tektas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pentele's head backwards.
Tektas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pentele throws out the jab.
A head kick from Pentele lands but Tektas takes it in his stride.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pentele throws a wild body kick that Tektas sees coming a mile off.
Tektas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pentele just misses with a punch to the body.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Pentele throws a series of punches but Tektas avoids them all with ease.
Pentele looks to score with a jab to the body but Tektas is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pentti Pentele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Pentti Pentele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Tektas tries to counter with a takedown but Pentele is quick to defend against it.
Pentele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tektas moves away.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Tektas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pentele sprawls and moves away.
Tektas misses with a low kick.
Pentele throws a jab but it's blocked by Tektas.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Tektas slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pentele.
Pentele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pentele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tektas blocks a leg kick.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses
and Tektas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tektas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pentele's head.
Tektas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pentele's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tektas is controlling the pace.
Pentele looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tektas controlling the action here.
Pentele wants to control but Tektas is keeping busy.
Tektas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pentele is just riding it out for now. Tektas eventually gives up the hold.
Pentti Pentele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Ground and pound from Tektas.
Demetrius Tektas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tektas prevents Pentele from improving his position.
Pentele desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tektas is trying to control. Pentele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pentele is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tektas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pentele keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pentele is trying to stand back up but Tektas is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pentele misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pentele misses the body punch
and Tektas moves into the clinch.
Demetrius Tektas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tektas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pentele misses with a body punch.
Pentele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tektas blocks an uppercut.
Pentele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tektass head.
Tektas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pentele pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tektas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pentele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tektas misses with a hook. Pentele ducked under it nicely.
Tektas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pentele is fending him off so far but Tektas persists. Nope, Pentele circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tektas attempts a counter takedown but Pentele avoids it well and moves away.
Tektas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tektas slips a jab and a cross from Pentele.
Tektas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tektas connects with a solid leg kick.
Tektas throws a lazy right hand but Pentele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Tektas backs off Pentele throws a huge counter combo but Tektas manages to avoid it all.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tektas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pentele throws a one two combo.
Tektas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Tektas misses its target.
Tektas walks into a stiff left hand from Pentele.
Pentele throws a jab when Tektas was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pentti Pentele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pentele 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pentti Pentele!
A victorious Pentti Pentele thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Demetrius Tektas had this to say: 'I am sorry . I did all my best. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atte Savitaipale (ranked 233 p4p, 32 weight class) and Galen Dall (ranked 339 p4p, 44 weight class). Savitaipale comes to the cage accompanied by Roger Whittaker - Finnish Whistler. Dall has chosen Red - Already Over as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atte Savitaipale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Atte Savitaipale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Dall.
Savitaipale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Savitaipale has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Malmi Aitta in the buildup to the fight.
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale tries to clinch but Dall is having none of it.
Dall wants to slow Savitaipale down by chopping away at his legs.
Savitaipale tries to counter with a takedown but Dall is quick to defend against it.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Savitaipale off balance momentarily.
Dall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale checks a low kick from Dall.
An attempted straight right counter from Savitaipale misses the target.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Savitaipale misses with a straight left.
Savitaipale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Savitaipale fails to land.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savitaipale wants a takedown.
Savitaipale misses with the head strike.
Dall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savitaipale lands an uppercut.
Dall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savitaipale creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savitaipale has a couple of punches blocked by Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savitaipale tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall's elbow.
Savitaipale prevents a body shot from Dall.
Savitaipale lands with a short shot to the head.
Savitaipale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Savitaipale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dall throws a punch but it's blocked by Savitaipale.
Dall swings wildly with an uppercut but Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Savitaipale seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dall can turn it around.
Savitaipale misses with a punch on the inside.
Savitaipale swings wildly with an uppercut but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savitaipale.
Dall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savitaipale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savitaipale throws out the jab.
Dall takes one on the button.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Savitaipale saw it coming and moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Savitaipale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale darts in and clinches Dall up against the cage.
Dall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Dall is predictable there
and Savitaipale counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Savitaipale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Savitaipale misses the target.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale jabs at Dall's body.
Galen Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savitaipale throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Savitaipale misses with a wild body shot.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
No luck for Savitaipale with that takedown attempt.
Dall keeps the fight on the outside.
Dall walks into a jab.
Savitaipale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good leg kick by Dall there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale throws a jab but it's blocked by Dall.
Dall slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall slips under a jab from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dall moves away from the strike by Savitaipale.
Dall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dall was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Dall misses the jab.
As Dall looks to move away, Savitaipale throws a big counter combo but Dall just gets out of the way.
Dall wants to slow Savitaipale down by chopping away at his legs.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Savitaipale is out of range.
Savitaipale throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Savitaipale with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall throws a leg kick
so Savitaipale counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Savitaipale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dall's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is looking for a kimura but Dall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Savitaipale to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savitaipale in particular looking to stall.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savitaipale prevents Dall from improving his position.
Dall actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savitaipale is working for a submission of some sort.
Dall wants to improve his position but Savitaipale is controlling well.
Savitaipale wants to work for an arm triangle but Dall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savitaipale scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savitaipale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savitaipale controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dall tries to sprawl but Savitaipale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dall is looking to improve his position.
Dall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Savitaipale jumps into side control!
Dall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Savitaipale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savitaipale working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savitaipale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Savitaipale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dall can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savitaipale grinds an elbow into Dall's temple.
Dall tries to buck Savitaipale off but Savitaipale is having none of it.
Atte Savitaipale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Savitaipale in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dall is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Savitaipale's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dall trying to control but Savitaipale postures up.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savitaipale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Savitaipale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savitaipale pulls his head out easily.
Savitaipale is working for a kimura but Dall is defending it quite comfortably.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Savitaipale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Savitaipale is trying to control. Dall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savitaipale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dall taking some punishment here, with Savitaipale in his half guard.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
Dall looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Savitaipale showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Savitaipale scoring with punches to the head and body.
Savitaipale scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savitaipale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Savitaipale connects with a couple of short punches.
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Savitaipale defends easily.
Dall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale controls from within his opponent's guard.
Savitaipale distracts Dall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Savitaipale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Savitaipale pushes down on Dall's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savitaipale prevents Dall from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dall is trying to control but can't.
Savitaipale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atte Savitaipale dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Savitaipale checks a leg kick nicely.
Savitaipale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Dall.
Savitaipale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savitaipale wants to clinch.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Savitaipale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Savitaipale.
Dall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dall pivots, looking for a leg kick but Savitaipale is out of range and Dall settles back down.
Savitaipale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savitaipale.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savitaipale's head backwards.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Savitaipale loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Savitaipale.
Savitaipale takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savitaipale misses with a takedown
and Dall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savitaipale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Savitaipale scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dall in his tracks.
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Dall as Savitaipale shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atte Savitaipale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savitaipale throws a body punch but Dall moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dall.
Savitaipale with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale works Dall's body with a nice hook.
Savitaipale slips a straight right by Dall.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
A left lands for Dall.
Dall swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savitaipale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savitaipale feinted with a counter takedown.
Savitaipale misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dall! But no joy.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Savitaipale sizes up Dall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Savitaipale scores with a jab to the body.
Savitaipale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Savitaipale.
Dall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dall with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Savitaipale counters with a straight right hand.
Dall finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savitaipale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dall. Savitaipale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savitaipale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savitaipale bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dall.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dall defending well as Savitaipale loads up on a big left hand.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Savitaipale is looking to counter punch.
Dall tries to keep at a distance but Savitaipale has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savitaipale throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Atte Savitaipale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savitaipale lunges at Dall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dall's hand.
Dall tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dall with a jab.
Dall throws a leg kick
and Savitaipale counters with a right hand to the body.
Savitaipale lands a nice shot to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savitaipale checks a leg kick.
Dall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dall throws a solid leg kick but Savitaipale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dall.
Savitaipale scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Savitaipale checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savitaipale.
Savitaipale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dall under the eye.
A shot to the liver by Savitaipale. Beautiful body shot.
Savitaipale lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Dall misses.
Dall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Savitaipale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Savitaipale works the jab nicely.
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 Atte Savitaipale.
Well Savitaipale has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atte Savitaipale!
Atte Savitaipale seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Galen Dall stepped up to the mic, saying 'This means WAR!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Vilson (ranked 19 p4p, 3 weight class) and Tapani Kansalainen (ranked 183 p4p, 25 weight class). Vilson's entrance music is Haiti Voodoo Music. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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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
29 - 6 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junior Vilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tapani Kansalainen!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Kansalainen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vilson. Vilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Vilson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Vilson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vilson 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 Kansalainen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kansalainen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen takes one to the side of the head.
Vilson throws a hook but Kansalainen blocks it.
Vilson throws a big shot that misses.
Kansalainen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vilson misses the jab.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Vilson throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson lands with a cross.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Kansalainen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kansalainen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It appears Vilson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kansalainen looks to land a left hand but Vilson moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick from Kansalainen misses.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kansalainen misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kansalainen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vilson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vilson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kansalainen checks it well.
Vilson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Vilson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Vilson down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kansalainen.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vilson clobbers Kansalainen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Kansalainen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vilson counters with a straight right hand.
Kansalainen avoids the body shot from Vilson.
Kansalainen feints a counter leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Vilson lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Vilson finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Kansalainen stuns Vilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Vilson finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kansalainen throws a lazy right hand but Vilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kansalainen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson throws a leg kick but Kansalainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kansalainen misses with a combination
and Vilson counters with a left to the body.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kansalainen.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Vilson sizes up Kansalainen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick that knocks Vilson off balance momentarily.
Vilson looks to land a right hand but Kansalainen moved out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Vilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vilson.
Vilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tapani Kansalainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vilson lands a jab to Kansalainen's midsection.
Kansalainen checks a leg kick.
Kansalainen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
Vilson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Vilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Vilson blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A jab from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick from Kansalainen misses
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
and Vilson counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Kansalainen misses
and Vilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Kansalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kansalainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilson connects with the punch.
Kansalainen 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.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kansalainen catches Vilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen cracks a nice hook into Vilson's ribs.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
A jab from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kansalainen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kansalainen misses with a straight right.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen misses the jab.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen misses with an uppercut
enabling Vilson to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vilson throws a hook but Kansalainen avoids it easily.
Vilson slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Vilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that round.
That's time! Vilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kansalainen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kansalainen. Vilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vilson misses the jab.
Vilson checks a leg kick.
Vilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vilson feints and then cracks Kansalainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kansalainen down.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kansalainen can do to turn this around?
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Vilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kansalainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kansalainen misses with a wild body shot.
Kansalainen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kansalainen throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Kansalainen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kansalainen loads up on a big right hand but Vilson slips the punch.
Vilson tests Kansalainen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson counters with a good low kick that Kansalainen was not able to check.
Vilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Kansalainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Kansalainen tries to avoid it.
Kansalainen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vilson lands a really nice looking cross but Kansalainen seems unphased.
Vilson throws a low kick, looking for Kansalainen's leg but Kansalainen calmly moves out of range.
Kansalainen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kansalainen misses with a body shot.
Vilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kansalainen throws out the jab.
Vilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen just manages to avoid it.
Vilson loads up on a big right hand but Kansalainen slips the punch.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kansalainen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a hook but Vilson avoids it easily.
Vilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kansalainen. Kansalainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kansalainen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kansalainen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good leg kick by Kansalainen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kansalainen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kansalainen throws out a counter right but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kansalainen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kansalainen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kansalainen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson cracks Kansalainen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kansalainen avoided it.
A cross from Vilson lands.
The fighters circling - Vilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kansalainen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vilson has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Kansalainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Vilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kansalainen misses with a looping right.
Vilson scores with a jab to the head.
Vilson lands a front kick.
Kansalainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kansalainen throws out a loose jab but Vilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kansalainen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Kansalainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kansalainen throws an off balance right hand
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Vilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a chopping leg kick but Vilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kansalainen misses with a hook.
Kansalainen misses with a hook
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kansalainen was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Kansalainen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Kansalainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kansalainen cracks Vilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kansalainen thows a leg kick but Vilson checks it
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kansalainen moves out of range of the leg kick from Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vilson.
Vilson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Kansalainen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kansalainen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vilson blocks a head kick by Kansalainen.
Vilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kansalainen ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a looping overhand right but Vilson ducks down to avoid it.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Vilson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Vilson does it's job there.
Kansalainen misses with a looping left.
Kansalainen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kansalainen tries to move into range but Vilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Vilson.
A left lands for Vilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick lands from Kansalainen.
Vilson takes a swing at Kansalainen's ribcage but misses.
Kansalainen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilson scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Vilson finds it's way through Kansalainen's defenses.
Vilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kansalainen's calf.
Vilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Kansalainen misses.
Kansalainen just misses with a punch to the body.
Vilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kansalainen just manages to avoid it.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kansalainen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
Vilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, jab by Vilson - just one landing.
Kansalainen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kansalainen.
Kansalainen slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Kansalainen catches Vilson right on the button with a cross.
Vilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Kansalainen is looking to chop away at Vilson's legs.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Kansalainen manages to avoid it.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Vilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tapani Kansalainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen tries a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Kansalainen throws a leg kick that misses.
Vilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kansalainen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Kansalainen as he checks the leg kick.
Kansalainen staying out of range there.
Kansalainen throws a low kick but Vilson avoids it.
Junior Vilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kansalainen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a jab when Vilson was well out of range.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Kansalainen.
Vilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kansalainen.
Kansalainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vilson is looking to counter punch.
Vilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vilson throws a push kick but Kansalainen slaps the foot to one side.
Vilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kansalainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Kansalainen misses the target.
Vilson slips a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vilson lands a jab.
Vilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Vilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kansalainen on the side of the head.
Kansalainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vilson.
Kansalainen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vilson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kansalainen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a poor cross that misses
and Vilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kansalainen thinking.
Kansalainen swings widly with a right hand
and Kansalainen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kansalainen scores with a jab to the body.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kansalainen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kansalainen throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the side of Vilson's head but Vilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kansalainen lands a jab.
Kansalainen takes a swing at Vilson's ribcage but misses.
Vilson lands a leg kick that knocks Kansalainen off balance momentarily.
Kansalainen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vilson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Kansalainen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson connects with a crisp jab.
Kansalainen is looking to slow Vilson down with leg kicks.
Kansalainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kansalainen walks into a straight right hand from Vilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vilson slips under a jab from Kansalainen.
Vilson digs a good hook to Kansalainen's body.
Kansalainen misses with a right hand
letting Vilson counter with a right hand.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kansalainen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vilson 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Vilson!
Junior Vilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Fiso (ranked 110 p4p, 18 weight class) and Vadim Golovkin (ranked 36 p4p, 9 weight class). Fiso comes to the cage accompanied by The Lord's Prayer (In Samoan). On his way into the cage it seems that Malaki Fiso has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Malaki Fiso seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malaki Fiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Golovkin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shirou Masuda and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiso looks for the body kick but Golovkin saw that one coming.
Golovkin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fiso's head backwards.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Fiso.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiso throws a sloppy head kick and Golovkin moves out of range easily.
Fiso misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Golovkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Golovkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fiso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fiso motions for Golovkin to come forward. Fiso throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso throws a lazy head kick
and Golovkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fiso throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin moves out of range as Fiso strikes.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Fiso misses.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin throws a poor cross that misses
and Fiso makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Fiso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fiso throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso throws a right and a left that Golovkin avoids nicely.
Golovkin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Golovkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Golovkin lands with a nice body punch.
Fiso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Fiso.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golovkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Fiso counters with a nice low kick that buckles Golovkin's knee momentarily.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Fiso throws a quick counter kick to the body but Golovkin avoids it.
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Fiso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Fiso misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses.
Fiso throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fiso punishes Golovkin's body with a nice straight punch.
Fiso throws a leg kick
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiso on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Fiso throws a body shot but no joy.
Fiso listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fiso pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fiso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fiso throws a sloppy body shot
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Fiso swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fiso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Fiso scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Fiso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fiso. Golovkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Golovkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick from Fiso lands but Golovkin takes it in his stride.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malaki Fiso will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
Fiso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fiso throws a head kick that misses.
Fiso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golovkin.
Malaki Fiso is winning the standup battle so far.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fiso.
Fiso closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
Golovkin throws an off balance right hand
and Fiso counters with a left to the body.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin throws out a powerful jab.
Golovkin lands a right hook to the body.
Fiso is looking to wear down Golovkin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fiso throws a sloppy body shot
and Golovkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fiso misses with an attempted mid kick.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fiso doesn't seem bothered though.
Golovkin avoids the head kick by Fiso.
Golovkin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Fiso.
A big left from Fiso misses.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malaki Fiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiso looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Golovkin misses.
Fiso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Golovkin lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiso throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fiso misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fiso with a body shot.
Fiso stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Fiso is predictable there
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Fiso finds it's way through Golovkin's defenses.
Golovkin swings for the body but Fiso moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso lands with a good body shot.
Fiso takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Fiso throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fiso swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Golovkin throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Fiso feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fiso misses with a hook.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Fiso takes one to the chin there.
Fiso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golovkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Golovkin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fiso throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin throws out a counter right but Fiso avoids it with no problem.
Fiso throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Fiso was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fiso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Golovkin throws a jab when Fiso was well out of range.
Fiso looks to land a combination but Golovkin avoids it well.
Fiso misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malaki Fiso dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Golovkin throws a hook but Fiso avoids it easily.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Golovkin! But no joy.
Golovkin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fiso jabs Golovkin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fiso throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golovkin slips a straight right by Fiso.
Golovkin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Fiso misses.
Nice jab there from Fiso.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiso.
Fiso misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fiso.
A big right from Fiso misses.
It seemed like Golovkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Golovkin misses.
Fiso misses with a body shot
and Fiso takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fiso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiso throws a right hand that Golovkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Golovkin also avoids with ease.
Golovkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fiso throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fiso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fiso misses with a lunging right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Vadim Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fiso misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fiso takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fiso looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fiso connects with a leg kick. Golovkin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Golovkin missing with a left hand there. Fiso was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiso goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fiso uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Golovkin has time to react.
Fiso connects with a solid leg kick.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fiso.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiso jabs at Golovkin's body.
Golovkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiso jabs at Golovkin's body.
Golovkin moves forwards but Fiso connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fiso tries to land a leg kick but Golovkin saw it coming and moves away.
Fiso lands a nice leg kick that just misses Golovkin's sensitive parts.
Fiso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fiso misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Fiso just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice side step and Golovkin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fiso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Fiso looks to throw a body kick
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin looks to throw the jab but Fiso is out of range.
Golovkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golovkin thuds a left hand into Fiso's body.
Golovkin swings widly with a right hand
and Fiso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golovkin throws a body punch but Fiso moves out of range.
Golovkin blocks the body kick.
Fiso misses with a wild body shot.
Malaki Fiso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Some bone on bone action there as Golovkin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range and Fiso settles back down.
Golovkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Golovkin throws a right and a left that Fiso avoids nicely.
Fiso misses with a straight left.
Fiso lands a slapping body shot.
Fiso slips under a jab.
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 Malaki Fiso.
Well Fiso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malaki Fiso!
Malaki Fiso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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