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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Stevenson (ranked 1395 p4p, 204 weight class) and Thomas Raske (ranked 985 p4p, 138 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adonis Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas Raske!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raske circles away quickly and effectively.
Raske does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stevenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Thomas Raske has been cut.
Raske fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas Raske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Raske.
We've been told by Stevenson's head coaches at Rickys House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raske counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Raske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raske scores with a punch to the head.
Raske misses with a wild body shot.
Raske cracks Stevenson with a good shot that sees him stumbling 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!
Raske lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raske feints a counter leg kick.
Raske tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stevenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but Raske is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Raske fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raske scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Raske looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Raske swings around for an armbar but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raske's guard.
Raske looking for a triangle here. Stevenson is fighting it but it looks tight! Raske pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stevenson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Thomas Raske!
In his post fight interview, Thomas Raske started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentine Masterson (ranked 368 p4p, 48 weight class) and Mario Puzo (ranked 467 p4p, 58 weight class). Puzo has chosen Speak Softly Love as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valentine Masterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 23 - 3, fighting out of New York, Mario Puzo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puzo scores with a jab to the head.
Puzo slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Davy Jones' Locker in the buildup to the fight.
Puzo moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Masterson lands with a nice body kick.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Puzo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masterson throws a leg kick which misses Puzo's front leg but catches the back leg as Puzo tries to avoid it.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masterson digs a good body shot into Puzo's ribs.
Puzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masterson.
Masterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Masterson finds it's way through Puzo's defenses.
Masterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puzo avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Masterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Puzo.
Masterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Masterson with a jab.
Puzo walks into a stiff left hand from Masterson.
Puzo 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.
Puzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Puzo is out of range.
Masterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Puzo slips under a jab from Masterson.
Jab, jab by Masterson - just one landing.
Puzo tries to score with a low kick but Masterson moves his leg out of the way.
Puzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Puzo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Puzo takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Puzo misses with a straight left.
Puzo lands with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Puzo.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Masterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo misses with a straight left.
Puzo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Masterson checks it well.
Masterson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masterson. Puzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puzo takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Puzo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Masterson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Puzo ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Masterson misses its intended target.
Puzo misses with a leg kick.
Puzo misses with a straight left.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puzo moves away.
Puzo takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
That kick from Puzo tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Puzo misses.
Puzo moves out of range of the leg kick from Masterson.
Masterson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch lands to the side of Puzo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson scores with a nice strike.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puzo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson stuns Puzo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Puzo. Those never looked like landing.
Masterson is looking to counter punch.
Some wild striking there from Puzo.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo cracks Masterson with a good jab.
Nice body kick there by Puzo.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Puzo.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Puzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puzo throws the left hand but Masterson avoids the punch easily.
Masterson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Puzo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masterson staying out of range there.
Masterson takes one to the side of the head.
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Puzo moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Puzo.
Masterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Puzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Masterson misses.
Puzo slips a jab from Masterson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson throws the left hand but Puzo avoids the punch easily.
Puzo blocks a jab.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Masterson slips a straight right by Puzo.
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Masterson misses with an uppercut.
Puzo connects with a leg kick. Masterson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Puzo.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Puzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Puzo swings for the body but Masterson moves out of range.
Puzo misses with a looping left.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Puzo, as that shot connected.
Puzo lands a body shot.
Puzo slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Puzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Puzo lands with an overhand left.
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Puzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Masterson swings widly with a right hand
and Puzo counters with a left to the body.
Puzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Puzo blocks a jab.
Puzo tries to score with a low kick but Masterson moves his leg out of the way.
Puzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masterson checks a leg kick.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puzo throws out a powerful jab.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Puzo moved out of range.
Masterson throws a right hand that Puzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Puzo also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puzo lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
Puzo connects with a body shot.
Puzo misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Puzo misses
letting Masterson counter with a right hand.
Puzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masterson moves away.
Puzo walks into a left hand.
Masterson slips a straight right by Puzo.
Puzo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masterson.
Puzo 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.
Puzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Masterson throws out the jab.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
A left lands for Masterson.
Puzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson throws a right hand that misses
and Puzo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masterson's knee momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Puzo as he connects with a hook.
Puzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puzo's calf.
Puzo misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puzo ducks under a wild hook from Masterson.
Puzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puzo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Masterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzo.
Puzo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masterson. That one must have hurt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puzo.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Masterson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Puzo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Masterson throws a looping overhand right but Puzo ducks down to avoid it.
Masterson avoids the body shot from Puzo.
Masterson scores with a leg kick.
Masterson lands a nice looking body shot.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
Puzo tries a quick counter leg kick but Masterson is wise to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson looks to land a left hand but Puzo moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Puzo.
Puzo misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Masterson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Puzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Puzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a looping right.
Puzo avoids the body shot from Masterson.
Puzo looks to land a combination. Masterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masterson with a body shot.
Masterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puzo.
It seemed like Puzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Masterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puzo.
A telegraphed right hand from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson cracks Puzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Masterson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Puzo.
Masterson checks a leg kick.
Masterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Puzo lands a leg kick that knocks Masterson off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puzo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Masterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Puzo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Puzo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson thumps Puzo with a low kick.
Masterson takes a swing at Puzo's ribcage but misses.
Puzo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Puzo misses with a head kick.
Puzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masterson misses with a straight left.
Puzo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puzo looks to throw a body kick
and Masterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Puzo misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson throws a hook but Puzo avoids it easily.
Puzo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Puzo tenderised Masterson's leg. Masterson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Masterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Puzo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Puzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters circling - Puzo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Puzo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Puzo throws a low kick but Masterson moves out of range easily.
Puzo looks for the body kick but Masterson saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Puzo throws a push kick but Masterson slaps the foot to one side.
Puzo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Masterson, as that shot connected.
Masterson throws out a loose jab but Puzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Puzo doesn't seem bothered though.
Puzo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Puzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Puzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puzo is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Puzo misses with a double jab
and Puzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Puzo lands a head shot.
Puzo jabs at Masterson's body.
Masterson throws a hook to the side of Puzo's head but Puzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puzo misses with a body shot.
Puzo slips a jab from Masterson.
Puzo takes one to the chin there.
Masterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masterson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masterson throws a head kick but Puzo moves out of range.
Puzo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Puzo moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Masterson - just one landing.
Masterson throws a jab when Puzo was well out of range.
Masterson scores with a jab.
Puzo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Masterson is out of range.
Masterson is looking to counter punch.
Masterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Puzo does it's job there.
Masterson throws an overhand right that lands on Puzo's shoulder, as Puzo tries to avoid the shot.
Puzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Masterson checks a low kick from Puzo.
A head kick misses from Puzo.
Puzo blocks a jab.
Puzo tries to land a leg kick but Masterson saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Masterson misses the target.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
Masterson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Masterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puzo in his tracks.
Masterson throws a hook but Puzo blocks it.
A head kick misses from Masterson.
Puzo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puzo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masterson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masterson checks a leg kick.
Masterson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Puzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Masterson scores with a jab to the head.
Puzo scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Puzo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Masterson blocks it well.
Masterson throws a leg kick but Puzo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Puzo saw that one coming.
Puzo lands with a shot to the body.
Puzo tries to land a front kick but Masterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Puzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Puzo.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses.
Masterson misses with a body punch
and Puzo counters with a nice body shot.
Puzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Masterson misses with a leg kick.
Masterson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Puzo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Puzo moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masterson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Puzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Masterson throwing a counter right hand but Puzo manages to avoid it.
Masterson checks a low kick from Puzo.
Masterson throws a jab when Puzo was well out of range.
Masterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puzo feints and then cracks Masterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Masterson down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Masterson blocks the leg kick.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Puzo slips the punch.
Puzo misses with a kick to the body.
Puzo throws a jab when Masterson was well out of range.
Puzo misses with a wild combination.
Masterson fails to land with a series of punches.
Masterson connects with a looping right hand.
Masterson throws a shot from downtown. Puzo moves away and avoids it.
Puzo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Masterson 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 Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentine Masterson!
Valentine Masterson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thug Life (ranked 305 p4p, 48 weight class) and Masa Sanada (ranked 341 p4p, 52 weight class). Life's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thug Life!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Sanada!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Life misses with a looping left.
Life throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Sanada throws a jab when Life was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A solid leg kick lands there for Life.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Life is just out of range.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Life misses with an uppercut
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanada checks a leg kick nicely.
Sanada misses with a body punch
enabling Life to counter with a crisp jab.
Life misses with an uppercut.
Life swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands a nice looking body shot.
Life misses with a hook. Sanada ducked under it nicely.
Life misses the shot to the body.
Life ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada swings for the body but Life moves out of range.
Sanada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Life rather than just go for the knockout.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
Sanada misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
Life feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Sanada finds it's way through Life's defenses.
Life thows a leg kick but Sanada checks it
and Sanada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sanada tries to clinch but Life moves out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Life moves out of range.
Life is looking to counter with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Life.
Life throws a leg kick
and Sanada counters with a stiff right hand.
Life moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Life.
Sanada checks a low kick from Life.
Sanada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Life.
A counter left hand to the body from Life misses its target.
Life fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanada has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanada takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada works Life's body with a nice hook.
Sanada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Life manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life throws a low kick, looking for Sanada's leg but Sanada calmly moves out of range.
Sanada moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanada avoids a kick to the body.
Life throws a low kick but Sanada avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Sanada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Life connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Life feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sanada lands a slapping body shot.
Sanada wants to clinch but Life slips to the side
enabling Life to counter with a crisp jab.
Life ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Life looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Life.
Sanada misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
Life scores with a jab to the head.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Life moved out of range.
Sanada lands with a hook. Life tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Life throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Life swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanada.
A swing and a miss from Life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick from Life is predictable there
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Masa Sanada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Life keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada throws a hook but Life avoids it easily.
Life is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Life moves out of range of the strikes.
Life throws a hook but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Life is out of range.
Sanada throws a body punch but Life moves out of range.
Life scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Life tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanada catches Life with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Life takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Life throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Life uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Life works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sanada.
Life throws a body kick that misses.
Sanada is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Life throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
Sanada takes a swing at Life's ribcage but misses.
Life looks to throw a body kick
and Sanada counters with a straight right hand.
Life closes the distance and pushes Sanada back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Life controls his hands.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada tries a body shot but Life blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Life throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Life slips a jab and a cross from Sanada.
Life moves out of range of the strikes.
Life lands with a kick to the ribs.
Life instigates a clinch.
Life goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lifes head.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Life misses with a hook to the ribs.
Life misses with the head strike.
Sanada gets through Life's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Life misses with a body punch.
A short right from Life.
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!
Sanada stalling in the clinch.
Life throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Life misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Life misses with the head strike.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Life tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Life misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Life.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Life's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Life uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Life backwards.
Life lands with a right to the head.
Life misses with the head strike.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada wants to stall.
Life lands with a right to the head.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Life backwards.
Masa Sanada seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Life controls his hands.
Life lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life throws a head punch that misses.
Life fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Life.
Life lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Life tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Life as Sanada tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Life fails to land.
A short left from Sanada.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Life seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sanada can turn it around.
Life misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Life.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Life's ribcage. Life let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada digs a right hand underneath Life's ribcage. Life let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanada taking a breather.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Life.
Life misses with some punches.
Life is trying to force a seperation but Sanada has the dominant position.
Life doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada blocking some punches.
Life lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada tries to work over Life's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Life misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada cracks Life with a nice body shot.
Sanada lands a left hand.
Sanada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Sanada on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Life goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Life tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Life.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Life lands a nice uppercut.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Life controls the action.
Life lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Life.
Life blocks a body shot from Sanada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Masa Sanada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Life throws a quick inside leg kick.
Life throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanada throws a hook but Life blocks it.
Sanada looks to score with a jab to the body but Life is just out of range.
Life displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Life throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Sanada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Life uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Life sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Masa Sanada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanada throws a jab but it's blocked by Life.
Sanada misses with a hook. Life ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Life on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Life dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sanada. That did some damage!
Life avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Life.
Life ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sanada digs a good hook to Life's body.
Sanada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanada slips under a jab.
Sanada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Life throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanada checks a leg kick.
Life looks to land a body kick but Sanada moved away.
Sanada lands with a nice body punch.
Sanada moves into the clinch successfully.
Life misses with some punches.
Sanada tries a body shot but Life blocks it.
Life lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanada backwards.
Life working hard to break the clinch.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada works on Life's body with a couple of short punches.
Sanada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Life scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Life backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Life is trying to push Sanada away but Sanada has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada tries a body shot but Life blocks it.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lifes head.
Life throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada throws a punch but it's blocked by Life.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Sanada misses with a body punch.
Life has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Life.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanada stalling against the cage.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Life tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Sanada looking to slow down the pace here.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Life backwards.
Sanada lands a body punch.
Sanada stalling the fight.
Life misses with the head strike.
Sanada tries a body shot but Life blocks it.
Masa Sanada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thug Life has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanada blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanada slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanada.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Life.
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
Life misses with a punch on the inside.
Sanada keeps control of Life as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Life tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Sanada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanada 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Sanada!
Masa Sanada very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Murphy (ranked 394 p4p, 63 weight class) and Jack Stone (ranked 363 p4p, 54 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Stone enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tobias Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Stone!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy with a jab.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Stone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Stone saw that one coming.
Stone throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Jack Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stone feints a counter leg kick.
Murphy lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Stone connects with a jab.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stone clinches up with Murphy and pushes him back against the cage.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy slips under a jab from Stone.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Stone.
Stone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a body kick
and Stone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Stone tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone throws a low kick but Murphy avoids it.
Stone throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stone's sensitive parts.
Stone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy slips a jab from Stone.
Murphy throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Stone misses its intended target.
Murphy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Stone avoids it.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice uppercut there from Murphy.
Murphy wants to slow Stone down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Stone saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Stone lands the left hand.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Stone misses.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murphy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stone - the referee stops the clock and Murphy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stone. Murphy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murphy.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Murphy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Murphy walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murphy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Stone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Stone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stone's knee momentarily.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
Stone lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Stone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
Stone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murphy keeps Stone at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Murphy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromStone.
Stone moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
That kick from Stone tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Murphy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy scores with a kick to the body.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Murphy defending well as Stone loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone throws a low kick but Murphy moves out of range easily.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murphy misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Stone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Murphy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Murphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stone's corner calls for a 1-2. Stone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stone lands a leg kick that knocks Murphy off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Stone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stone moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Stone takes one to the side of the head.
Stone misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping body kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murphy's head backwards.
Stone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stone cracks the inside of Murphy's front leg.
Murphy misses with a kick to the body.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Jack Stone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone lands a brutal head kick. Murphy looks out on his feet and Stone throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jack Stone!
Jack Stone 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 262 p4p, 39 weight class) and Arild Ringnes (ranked 643 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ringnes tries to clinch but Cruz Jr is having none of it.
It looked like Cruz Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ringnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Ringnes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruz Jr backwards.
Cruz Jr is trying to force a seperation but Ringnes has the dominant position.
We've been informed that Ringnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cruz Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ringnes misses with a two punch combination.
Ringnes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ringnes instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Cruz Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ringnes won't allow it.
Ringnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cruz Jr avoids it.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ringnes clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Cruz Jr is trying to break the clinch but Ringnes is controlling him.
Ringnes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz Jr.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Ringnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz Jr scores with the left hand. Ringnes knows he should have avoided that one.
Ringnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cruz Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ringnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ringnes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ringnes misses with an uppercut
and Cruz Jr counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Ringnes stuns Cruz Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cruz Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cruz Jr is trying to push Ringnes away but Ringnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Cruz Jr avoiding damage as Ringnes throws knees to the body.
Cruz Jr breaks from the clinch.
Ringnes has Cruz Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz Jr blocking some punches.
Cruz Jr can't break the clinch.
Ringnes lands an uppercut.
Ringnes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruz Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Ringnes won't allow it.
Cruz Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ringnes fails to land.
Cruz Jr breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz Jr in his tracks.
Ringnes wants to clinch up but Cruz Jr keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruz Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ringnes moves out of range easily.
Ringnes clinches up with Cruz Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Ringnes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cruz Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Cruz Jr's head.
Cruz Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ringnes darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz Jr counters with a nice body kick.
Ringnes darts in trying to clinch
and Cruz Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr avoids the body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cruz Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ringnes scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz Jr with a hook.
Ringnes forces Cruz Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz Jr breaks the clinch.
Ringnes moves into range and clinches up with Cruz Jr.
Ringnes prevents Cruz Jr from breaking the clinch.
Cruz Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Ringnes off the cage and back into range.
Cruz Jr walks into a left hand.
We've been told by Cruz Jr's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cruz Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arild Ringnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Ringnes misses.
Ringnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cruz Jr looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cruz Jr lands a big right hand that sends Ringnes crashing to the mat! Cruz Jr stays standing though and waves Ringnes back to his feet!
Ringnes is holding his hands too far apart here. Cruz Jr throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ringnes is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorge Cruz Jr!
Jorge Cruz Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Esa Kettu (ranked 226 p4p, 35 weight class) and Ira Wright (ranked 130 p4p, 18 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Esa Kettu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ira Wright!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Wright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kettu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wright.
Wright connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wright.
Wright scores with a push kick.
Wright blocks a low kick nicely.
Wright stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kettu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Kettu avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
A body shot lands from Wright.
A right handed body shot lands from Wright.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu misses with a punch to the body.
Wright pushes Kettu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with some punches.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a shot to the side of Kettu's head.
Wright scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu blocks a body shot from Wright.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright prevents a body shot from Kettu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kettu fails to land.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright tries a body shot but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kettu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Kettu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wright after a bit of a struggle.
Wright prevents a body shot from Kettu.
Kettu working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright working aggressively here.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esa Kettu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kettu blocks an uppercut.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Kettu lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Wright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
Wright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Kettu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Kettu controls the action.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ira Wright will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kettu takes one on the button.
Ira Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kettu scores with a hook.
Wright lands a high kick!
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Wright bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright thows a body kick. Kettu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wright blocks a jab.
Wright lands a jab to Kettu's midsection.
Kettu clinches up with Wright and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Esa Kettu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kettu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
A short uppercut from Kettu.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kettu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Kettu lands with a light punch inside.
Wright lands a shot to the body.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Kettu gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a knee strike.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Wright on the inside.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wright.
Still in the clinch, Wright scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kettu as the two fighters clinch.
Kettu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Kettu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright working aggressively here.
Kettu digs a right hand underneath Wright's ribcage. Wright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kettu.
Wright working aggressively here.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wright's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wright working Kettu over with knees to the body.
A short left from Kettu.
Kettu tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wright is pressed up against the cage. Kettu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wright down to the mat. Wright avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright jabs at Kettu's body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wright!
Kettu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kettu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wright lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wright throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wright lands with a nice body kick.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
Kettu looks to land a body kick but Wright moved away.
Kettu throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Wright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright lands a nice hook to Kettu's body. Kettu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Kettu moves out of range of the body kick from Wright.
Wright swats away the attempt to clinch by Kettu.
Wright lands a leg kick that knocks Kettu off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Kettu does it's job there.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Wright throws a leg kick but Kettu moved away.
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Wright appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wright lands with a hook. Kettu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kettu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wright connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu throws a good cross that connects.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Kettu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Kettu tried to counter with a leg kick but Wright avoided it.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wright throws out the jab.
Kettu throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Ira Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kettu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kettu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wright can pounce on him.
Kettu misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ira Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Kettu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wright scores with a hook to the body. Kettu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kettu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wright chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Wright.
A slow jab from Kettu misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kettu's sensitive parts.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kettu.
A leg kick checked by Kettu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Wright keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kettu walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kettu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kettu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Kettu working aggressively here.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
Kettu misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright misses with some punches.
Kettu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kettu misses with some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright struggles to land a body shot inside as Kettu controls his hands.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Kettu.
Kettu lands with a right to the head.
Esa Kettu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright tries to work over Kettu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kettu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kettu's elbow.
Kettu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Kettu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright pushes Kettu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wright misses with some punches.
A short right from Wright.
Wright working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Wright lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Kettu.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kettu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Kettu's ribcage. Kettu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright cracks Kettu with a nice body shot.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Kettu.
Wright swings wildly with an uppercut but Kettu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kettu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu throws a head punch that misses.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Kettu misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kettu.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Kettu can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
Kettu has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kettu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright gets through Kettu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kettu misses with a body punch.
Kettu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a knee to the head.
Kettu struggles to land a body shot inside as Wright controls his hands.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright working aggressively here.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Kettu lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ira Wright.
I've got Wright 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ira Wright!
Ira Wright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 168 p4p, 26 weight class) and Wet Wild (ranked 111 p4p, 17 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wet Wild!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV throws out a loose jab but Wild uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Experiment lV. Wild does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wild has managed to clinch.
Experiment lV gets through Wild's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Experiment lV lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment lV lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Wild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Experiment lV displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wild up against the cage.
Wild pushes Experiment lV back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment lV.
Wild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment lV.
Wild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild lands a hook that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Experiment lV tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment lV blocking some punches.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Experiment lV ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Experiment lV no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Experiment lV is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Experiment lV wants to improve his position but instead Wild has moved into half guard.
Experiment lV is trying to get back to full guard.
Wild is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wild prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Experiment lV is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Experiment lV makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Experiment lV.
Experiment lV looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Experiment lV is working hard here to advance position.
Experiment lV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Experiment lV has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wild has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Experiment lV tries to buck Wild off but Wild is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV trying to control but Wild flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Experiment lV tries to roll but Wild sticks to his back.
Experiment lV trying to control the action but Wild just sinks the hooks in.
Experiment lV is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wild biding his time, looking for the opening.
Experiment lV breaks Wild's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wild manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wild is keeping busy.
Experiment lV breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Experiment lV pulls guard successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment lV is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Experiment lV is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wild won't allow Experiment lV to sweep him here.
Wild got a little sloppy there for a moment and Experiment lV has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wild has managed to get both his arms back between Experiment lV's legs - danger averted.
Wild won't allow Experiment lV to sweep him here.
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 Finnish Experiment lV 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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Experiment lV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV lands with a short shot to the head.
Experiment lV working aggressively here.
Wild is leaning against Experiment lV and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Experiment lV blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Experiment lV's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wild misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment lV misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Experiment lV.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV misses with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV struggles to land a body shot inside as Wild controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Experiment lV throws a head punch that misses.
Experiment lV is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Wild.
Experiment lV has a couple of punches blocked by Wild.
Experiment lV blocks a body shot from Wild.
Experiment lV lands a nice uppercut.
Wild digs a right hand underneath Experiment lV's ribcage. Experiment lV let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild pushes Experiment lV back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Experiment lV wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV tries to throw a body punch but Wild avoids it by throwing Experiment lV back against the cage.
Finnish Experiment lV has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Experiment lV's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
Wild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wild lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Experiment lV blocking some punches.
Wild tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wild to keep the fight standing.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is trying to pull guard but Wild turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Experiment lV lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Experiment lV gets control of Wild's arms and successfully pulls guard. Experiment lV will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Experiment lV is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Experiment lV is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Experiment lV is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wild stands up and waves to Experiment lV to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Experiment lV.
It seemed like Wild was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wild tries to clinch up but Experiment lV circles away and keeps his distance.
Wild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment lV lands a nice looking body kick.
Experiment lV scores with a jab. Wild acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wild closes the distance and pushes Experiment lV back into the cage.
Experiment lV misses with a punch on the inside.
Experiment lV breaks from the clinch.
Experiment lV misses with a two punch combination.
Wild is looking to clinch but Experiment lV is avoiding it.
Experiment lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Experiment lV feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wild tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment lV paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wild tries to clinch up but Experiment lV circles away and keeps his distance.
Experiment lV attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Experiment lV throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wild.
Wild has Experiment lV up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV tries to break the clinch but Wild is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
Wild swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Experiment lV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV tries to stall but Wild uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wild misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wild.
Wild misses with the head strike.
Wild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment lVs head.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Wild.
A short left from Wild.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Experiment lV blocking some punches.
Wild working aggressively here.
Experiment lV manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Experiment lV.
Wild tries to clinch but Experiment lV moves out of range.
Experiment lV looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Experiment lV misses with a hook.
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 Finnish Experiment lV will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wild is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Experiment lV tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Experiment lV.
Experiment lV punishes Wild's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Experiment lV. That's going to slow Wild down.
A good leg kick by Experiment lV.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wild wants to clinch
and Wild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment lV throws a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Wild is looking to clinch but Experiment lV is avoiding it.
Wild takes one on the button.
Experiment lV fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wild.
Experiment lV wants to clinch up but Wild keeps it at a distance.
Wild tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wild takes the fight into the clinch.
Experiment lV misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wild blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment lVs head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Experiment lV jumps guard but Wild stands there with Experiment lV around his waist. Experiment lV gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wild swings wildly with an uppercut but Experiment lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wild tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wild lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Experiment lV.
Wild working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wild misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wild lands a left hand that snaps the head of Experiment lV backwards.
Experiment lV swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild lands a body shot.
Wild works on Experiment lV's body with a couple of short punches.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Wild lands a shoulder strike.
Wild lands a shot to the body.
Wild lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
Wild presses Experiment lV against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Wild scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wild throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Experiment lVs head.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wild.
A short right from Wild.
Wild lands a left hand.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Experiment lV blocks an uppercut.
Experiment lV blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Wild.
Wild scores with a shoulder strike.
Wild lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Experiment lV or not.
Wild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
Wild pushes Experiment lV back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Wild.
Wild tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wild digs a right hand into Experiment lV's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Experiment lV's gas tank.
Wild digs a right hand underneath Experiment lV's ribcage. Experiment lV let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wild lands a right hand.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wet Wild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wild lands a body punch.
Wild tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wild lands with a right to the head.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wild lands a body shot.
Experiment lV takes a shot to the head.
Wild lands a shot to the body.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wild lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Wild.
Wild pushes Experiment lV back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wild cracks Experiment lV with a nice body shot.
A short right from Wild on the inside.
Wild lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wild throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wild misses with some punches.
Wild makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Wild.
Wild blocks an uppercut.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Experiment lV.
Wild throws a punch but it's blocked by Experiment lV.
A head punch on the inside from Wild fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Wild scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finnish Experiment lV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Experiment lV.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wild.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wet Wild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Experiment lV has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Finnish Experiment lV!
Finnish Experiment lV was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Strauss (ranked 306 p4p, 49 weight class) and Roli Poli (ranked 38 p4p, 5 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Strauss might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Root Of All Evil. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Strauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roli Poli!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Poli unleashes a big counter combination but Strauss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli slips under a jab from Strauss.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strauss 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.
Strauss has Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Poli pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Strauss.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poli's efforts to push away.
Poli blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Poli avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polis head.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poli defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Strauss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poli.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strauss thinking.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli 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.
Strauss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Strauss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poli doesn't seem phased though.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Poli slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss tries to clinch up
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Strauss lands but Poli takes it in his stride.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strauss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss swinging wildly here.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Strauss takes one to the side of the head.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Strauss had a free shot at his head there.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
As Poli tries to get set, Strauss tries to push him back and clinch up but Poli manages to avoid the attempt.
Poli avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Poli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Poli and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
Strauss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strauss works Poli's body with a nice hook.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Strauss throws a leg kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strauss cracks Poli with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli checks a low kick from Strauss.
Strauss darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poli.
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss scores with a jab.
Strauss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Poli misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli blocking some punches.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Poli misses with a body punch.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
Strauss tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli 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.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Strauss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss wants to clinch but Poli slips to the side
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Strauss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strauss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strauss looks to throw a body kick
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Strauss with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Strauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Strauss is rocked!
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strauss scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poli.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Poli tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Poli lands with a short shot to the head.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Strauss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss wants to clinch up but Poli keeps it at a distance.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss moves in looking to clinch but Poli pushes him off.
Strauss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Strauss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poli thinking.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strauss rushes Poli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli lands a shot to the body.
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poli momentarily.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
An attempted straight right counter from Strauss misses the target.
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 Wilhelm Strauss.
Well Strauss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 150 p4p, 23 weight class) and Tomomi Tsuruta (ranked 157 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tomomi Tsuruta!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsuruta lands with a nice body punch.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Tsuruta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Peterson under the eye.
Peterson misses the jab.
Tsuruta looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Tsuruta lands with a cross.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tsuruta counters with a nice body shot.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsuruta.
Peterson cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Peterson.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson throws a nice looking combination but Tsuruta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Peterson throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
A jab from Tsuruta does it's job there.
Tsuruta scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tsuruta jabs at Peterson's body.
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsuruta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Peterson misses.
Tsuruta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson throws a right hand that Tsuruta ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsuruta also avoids with ease.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Tsuruta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta connects with a crisp jab.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsuruta throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Peterson was well out of range.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Peterson slips the punch.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tsuruta.
Peterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Tsuruta counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson 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.
Peterson is looking to clinch but Tsuruta is avoiding it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta scores with a body shot.
Peterson rushes Tsuruta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peterson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tsuruta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Peterson on the side of the head.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta blocks a low kick nicely.
Tsuruta connects with a body shot.
Peterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsuruta counters with a left to the body.
Peterson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tsuruta is trying to break the clinch but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Peterson lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tsuruta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Peterson moves out of range.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomomi Tsuruta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice shot by Peterson.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsuruta has Peterson pressed against the cage.
Tsuruta has Peterson pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta lands an uppercut.
Peterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tsuruta misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tsuruta lands a shot to the body.
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Peterson with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tsuruta in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Peterson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tsuruta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Peterson.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Peterson misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsuruta thuds his right hand into Peterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Tsuruta misses.
Peterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsuruta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tsuruta keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsuruta jabs at Peterson's body.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Tsuruta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peterson tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Peterson.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsuruta swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tomomi Tsuruta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tsuruta lands an overhand right.
Tsuruta lands a nice hook to Peterson's body. Peterson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tsuruta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Peterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Tsuruta on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Peterson moves out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Peterson swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tsuruta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsuruta let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Tsuruta circles away.
Tsuruta lands with a shot to the body.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peterson closes the distance and pushes Tsuruta back into the cage.
Tsuruta content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson is working Tsuruta over against the cage.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tsuruta has Peterson pushed against the cage.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsuruta - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Peterson.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Peterson pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsuruta lands a right hook to the body.
Peterson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Peterson.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Tsuruta keeps it at a distance.
Tsuruta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Peterson cracks Tsuruta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Peterson cracks Tsuruta with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Peterson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tsuruta to stand back up!
Tsuruta is rocked!
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Tsuruta is still on wobbly legs! Can Peterson finish him?
Peterson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tsuruta with a big uppercut! Tsuruta tries to clinch up but Peterson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tsuruta to the mat! Tsuruta covers up and Peterson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Peterson!
George Peterson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arron Asham (ranked 33 p4p, 5 weight class) and Chris Steve (ranked 55 p4p, 7 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arron Asham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Steve!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asham misses with a low kick.
Asham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Asham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asham cracks Steve with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Asham.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Asham takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Arron Asham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Steve.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Steve throws a push kick but Asham slaps the foot to one side.
Asham checks a low kick from Steve.
Asham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Asham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve scores with a jab.
Asham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve misses with a body punch
letting Asham counter with a right hand.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asham moves away.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Asham counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Asham connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve throws a low kick but Asham moves out of range easily.
Asham tries to move into range but Steve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Asham slips under a jab from Steve.
Asham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steve throws a leg kick but Asham checks it.
A lazy body kick from Steve
letting Asham counter with a right hand.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Asham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Asham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Steve - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circle momentarily. Asham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham scores with a hook.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asham misses with a body kick.
Steve appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Asham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steve's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asham there as he acknowledges the shot.
A cross from Steve lands.
Asham is rocked!
Steve knocks out Asham with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Steve before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Steve picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Chris Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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