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QFC Tournament 987 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Great Khali (ranked 4789 p4p, 4802 weight class) and Jurney Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Great Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jurney Man!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khali napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Khali might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khali tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Khali fails with a takedown attempt.
Man misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jurney Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khali was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Man trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khali's guard.
Khali has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Man is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khali.
Man stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khali.
Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Khali's guard.
Khali throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Man stands and steps away. Khali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khali.
Khali feints and as Man raises his hands in defense, Khali changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Man wants to stand up but Khali is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khali is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Man is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Man has escaped and now he's on top!
Man stands and steps away. Khali gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Man misses the shot to the body.
Khali appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Khali is just out of range.
Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Khali. Khali gets slowly back to his feet.
Man throws a body punch but Khali moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man misses with a hook. Khali ducked under it nicely.
Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Khali.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Great Khali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khali.
It seemed like Man was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khali moves away.
Man shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Khali manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Man stands up from Khali's guard - Man perhaps looking for a knockout.
Khali gets caught flat footed, as Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Man tries to stand but Khali is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man stands up and waves to Khali to follow him.
Khali gets a takedown into half guard.
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Khali keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khali stops a takedown attempt from Man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurney Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khali gets caught flat footed, as Man shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Man is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Khali has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Man is looking to defend but Khali has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Man! Khali pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Man taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Great Khali!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JoJin Hashi (ranked 4878 p4p, 4779 weight class) and Test Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hashi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Fire Burns. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JoJin Hashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Test Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hashi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Test Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hashi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter has control of Hashi's left arm, preventing Hashi from doing any damage.
Fighter's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
Hashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fighter is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hashi trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fighter clobbers Hashi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fighter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Fighter as Hashi shoots in.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Hashi tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Hashi walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Hashi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hashi closes the distance and clinches up with Fighter, looking for a takedown. Hashi pushes Fighter against the cage but Fighter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JoJin Hashi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fighter but Fighter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fighter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighter cracks Hashi with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Hashi avoids it well.
Fighter lands with a hook. Hashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hashi shoots in but Fighter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hashi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Hashi should have avoided that one.
Hashi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fighter finds it's way round the side to connect with Hashi's head.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hashi fails to land the takedown.
Hashi tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hashi has time to react.
Hashi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
 Hashi is rocked!
Hashi tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Oh Hashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fighter throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hashi's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Fighter dives in looking to finish as Hashi flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Fighter's strikes! Fighter is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hashi's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hashi was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Fighter!
JoJin Hashi was interviewed post fight and said 'im sorry i dont feel like talking but i will he was..... well.... ill just say he was the better man......'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between YaDaruis Queel (ranked 5000 p4p, 5120 weight class) and Greg Bustack (ranked 462 p4p, 472 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, YaDaruis Queel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Bustack!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Queel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bustack's guard.
Queel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Queel connects with a couple of short punches.
Queel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bustack wants to get back to his feet but Queel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bustack is trying to control the position but Queel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queel controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queel advances position into side control!
Queel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bustack to see if he's OK.
Bustack is trying to control Queel's posture but Queel avoids it.
Queel has an Americana. Bustack didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Queel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Queel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). YaDaruis Queel!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brooke Johnson (ranked 5043 p4p, 4999 weight class) and Vip Vip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brooke Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vip Vip!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vip rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vip breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vip paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vip pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Vip holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Vip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vip is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right from Vip.
Vip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vip taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vip creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vip with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Vip.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vip takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Johnson jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vip controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vip doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Vip has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vip reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vip taps out! Nice BJJ there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brooke Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Minoru Funaki (ranked 4998 p4p, 4938 weight class) and Jake Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jake Law!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Funaki to the mat! Funaki manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funaki keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Funaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Law preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Funaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Funaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Funaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Law's head.
Law avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funaki lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Law is pulling down on Funaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Funaki, at least for the moment.
Funaki throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funaki is fighting to break Law's control of his arms but Law is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Funaki wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
Law working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funaki.
Funaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Funaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Law works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Funaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funaki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Law is keeping the position for now.
Funaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Law working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funaki.
Funaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Funaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law is controlling Funaki's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Law can do anything to dispel that myth.
Funaki stands up over Law, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Funaki forces his way into half guard.
Law is not content to let Funaki control the position.
Funaki lands with a punch from half guard.
Law looks winded!
Funaki tries to pass to full mount but Law defends it.
Funaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Law with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Funaki drops an elbow to the side of Law's head.
Funaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Funaki slips a nice elbow through Law's hands, connecting with Law's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Law defending well though.
Funaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Funaki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Law is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Funaki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Law has hold of Funaki's hands but Funaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
 Law is rocked!
Funaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Law is still in real trouble! Can Funaki finish him?
Funaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Funaki lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Law quite badly. Law pulls Funaki in close trying to recover. Funaki postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Law on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Law doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minoru Funaki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jackson (ranked 2913 p4p, 4790 weight class) and Hal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jordan slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson sets himself, and Jordan steps forward looking for the clinch! Jackson avoids it this time.
Jordan moves into the clinch.
Jordan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jordan to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jordan lands a right hand.
Jordan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Jordan pushes him off.
Jackson dives in for a single leg takedown but Jordan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jordan closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jordan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jordan.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jordan avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan lands a left hand.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan blocks an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jordan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with an elbow strike.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a body shot.
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jordan taking a breather.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jordan.
A shot to the liver by Jordan. Beautiful body shot.
Jordan forces Jackson back against the cage and clinches.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hal Jordan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jordan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan blocks an elbow strike.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jordan after a bit of a struggle.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jackson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jordan misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Jordan shrugs off.
 It looks like Hal Jordan has been cut.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Jordan as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jordan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jordan lands a body punch.
Jackson jumps guard but Jordan stands there with Jackson around his waist. Jackson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jordan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordan scores with a knee to the head.
Jordan connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
Jordan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jordan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan takes an elbow to the temple.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hal Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hal Jordan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jordan sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson drives through and clinches with Jordan against the cage.
Jordan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jordan lands a nice uppercut.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jordan is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jordan.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jordan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jordan. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jordan tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jackson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jordan's brow.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Good exchange - Jordan coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jordan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson forces Jordan back against the cage and clinches.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jordan with a knee to the head.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
A knee to the head by Jordan.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jordan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hal Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordan takes an elbow to the temple.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jordan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson darts in and clinches Jordan up against the cage.
Jackson misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson.
Jackson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Justin Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hal Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jordan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Hal Jordan!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Hal Jordan!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Hal Jordan!
Hal Jordan wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mizushima Norishige (ranked 4730 p4p, 4735 weight class) and Nicky Lazor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mizushima Norishige!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicky Lazor!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazor is looking to chop away at Norishige's legs.
Norishige dodges the punch combination from Lazor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lazor.
Norishige avoids the head kick by Lazor.
Lazor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norishige fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazor, pushing him back against the cage.
Norishige lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Norishige throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Norishige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norishige's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lazor connects with a leg kick.
Lazor slips a jab from Norishige.
Norishige bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Norishige scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norishige misses with a low kick.
Lazor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Norishige as he jumps to the side.
Lazor lands with a nice body kick.
Lazor 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.
Norishige closes the distance and clinches.
Norishige keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lazor's efforts to push away.
Lazor blocks an elbow strike from Norishige.
Lazor is trying to break the clinch but Norishige has him pressed against the cage.
Lazor blocks an elbow strike from Norishige.
Lazor breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Norishige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Norishige rushes Lazor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Norishige lands a damaging elbow.
Lazor has had enough of the clinch but Norishige keeps him there for the moment.
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazor is trying to pull guard but Norishige turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
Lazor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Norishige throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Norishige throws an elbow but misses.
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Norishige escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lazor misses with a kick to the body.
Lazor throws a body kick that misses.
Norishige lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lazor moves out of range of the body kick from Norishige.
Lazor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norishige moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lazor moves in looking to clinch but Norishige pushes him off.
Norishige throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lazor.
Lazor tries to clinch up but Norishige circles away and keeps his distance.
Norishige seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazor is defended easily by Norishige.
Mizushima Norishige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Lazor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norishige takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Norishige scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Norishige gets a clinch.
Norishige tries to land knees in the clinch but Lazor avoids the damage to the body.
Lazor blocks an elbow strike.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
Norishige comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazor can't break the clinch.
Lazor working hard to break the clinch.
Norishige lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mizushima Norishige dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Norishige takes the fight into the clinch.
Norishige is struggling to control the position.
Lazor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lazor managing to block the knees to the body from Norishige.
Lazor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norishige has him pressed against the cage.
Lazor is trying to break the clinch but Norishige has him pressed against the cage.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazor looking to throw knees to the head but Norishige is blocking nicely.
Norishige pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Norishige creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lazor's defenses.
Norishige prevents Lazor from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazor is trying to break the clinch but Norishige is controlling him.
Lazor is trying to push Norishige away but Norishige has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Norishige keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lazor's efforts to push away.
Norishige breaks from the clinch.
Norishige steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lazor. That one must have hurt.
Lazor blocks a head kick by Norishige.
Norishige shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norishige lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lazor takes a step back to recover.
Nicky Lazor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norishige lands with a kick to the ribs.
Norishige buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Norishige connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Norishige is looking to counter with head kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Lazor.
Lazor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norishige tries to land a front kick but Lazor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norishige plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lazor tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazor misses with a head kick.
Lazor misses with a kick to the body.
Norishige throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lazor throws a head kick that misses.
Lazor is breathing heavily.
Lazor 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.
Norishige looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lazor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norishige defends it nicely.
Norishige feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lazor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norishige tried to counter with a leg kick but Lazor avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norishige throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lazor 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.
Norishige connects with a solid leg kick.
Lazor gets tackled into the cage by Norishige. Norishige maintains the clinch.
Norishige lands an elbow inside.
Norishige lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Norishige.
Norishige holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Norishige scores a nice knee to the body.
Norishige pushes off an throws an elbow but Lazor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norishige is stalling here.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
Lazor working hard to break the clinch.
Mizushima Norishige has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Norishige.
Norishige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norishige.
Mizushima Norishige is winning the standup battle so far.
Norishige blocks a head kick by Lazor.
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!
Lazor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norishige moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lazor lands with a kick to the temple. Norishige shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Norishige looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lazor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norishige was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mizushima Norishige dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Norishige.
Lazor misses with a combination
and Norishige counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Lazor misses
and Norishige counters with a good low kick that Lazor was not able to check.
Norishige throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norishige.
Norishige lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Norishige manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norishige throws a nice inside leg kick.
Norishige gets a clinch.
Norishige pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norishige avoids the head kick by Lazor.
Lazor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorishige.
Lazor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norishige with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norishige connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norishige thuds his shin into the meat of Lazor's side.
Norishige is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazor can do to turn this around?
Norishige has managed to clinch.
Lazor avoids the elbow strike from Norishige, against the cage.
Lazor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Norishige pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Norishige looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lazor tries to break free but Norishige pushes him back against the cage.
Lazor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Norishige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norishige tries a low kick but Lazor avoids it.
Norishige tries to score with a low kick but Lazor moves his leg out of the way.
Norishige circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lazor throws a push kick but Norishige slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norishige is looking to slow Lazor down with leg kicks.
Lazor throws a sloppy head kick
and Norishige counters with a straight right hand.
Norishige staying out of range there.
Lazor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazor tries a head kick but it misses.
Norishige misses with a body kick.
Norishige moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Norishige with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Norishige avoids the head kick by Lazor.
Lazor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Norishige.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazor throws a sloppy head kick and Norishige moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Norishige.
A solid leg kick lands there for Norishige.
Lazor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nicky Lazor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norishige counters with a good, hard body kick but Lazor shrugs it off.
That kick from Norishige tenderised Lazor's leg. Lazor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Norishige throws a leg kick which misses Lazor's front leg but catches the back leg as Lazor tries to avoid it.
Lazor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazor moves out of range of the strikes.
Lazor tries to clinch up but Norishige circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norishige can pounce on him.
Norishige thumps Lazor with a low kick.
Norishige avoids the head kick by Lazor.
Lazor 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.
Lazor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norishige sprawls well. Norishige wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazor gets slowly back to his feet.
Norishige fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lazor just manages to avoid it.
Norishige fakes the leg kick and cracks Lazor in the body.
A low kick lands for Norishige.
A low kick lands for Norishige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norishige dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lazor. That did some damage!
A lazy body kick from Lazor
and Norishige counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Norishige fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lazor, pushing him back against the cage.
Norishige breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norishige with a nice calf kick.
Lazor thows a leg kick but Norishige checks it
and Norishige counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norishige lands an elbow that stopped Lazor in his tracks for a moment.
Norishige misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazor blocks the elbow strike.
Lazor avoids a wild elbow strike from Norishige.
Norishige lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nicky Lazor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norishige pressing his opponent against the cage.
Norishige lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mizushima Norishige showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norishige 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 for Mizushima Norishige!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Mizushima Norishige!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Mizushima Norishige!
Mizushima Norishige wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Best Fighter (ranked 5046 p4p, 4737 weight class) and Ok Ok (ranked 402 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Best Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ok Ok!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ok scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ok fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fighter, pushing him back against the cage.
Ok taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Ok.
Ok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Fighter.
Ok tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ok takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A lazy left from Fighter finds it's target.
Ok misses with a body shot.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fighter moves away from the strike by Ok.
A little feinted left hand from Fighter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ok instigates a clinch.
Ok is working Fighter over against the cage.
Ok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ok.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ok stalling in the clinch.
Fighter misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ok.
Ok stalling.
Ok lands with a right to the head.
Ok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ok pushes Fighter up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ok stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ok pushes Fighter back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ok Ok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Ok avoids it well.
Ok tries to counter with a clinch but Fighter shakes him off and moves away.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Ok clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
Ok lands a right hand.
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!
Ok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ok with a knee to the head.
Ok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ok gets through Fighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ok breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ok will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ok throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter scores with a one two! Ok had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ok throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ok thinking.
Fighter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ok moves into the clinch.
Ok stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ok lands an elbow that stopped Fighter in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Ok.
Ok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter blocks a head kick by Ok.
A lazy body kick from Ok
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Ok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ok throws a hook to the side of Fighter's head but Fighter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ok walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fighter throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fighter.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ok.
Fighter slips a jab from Ok.
As Ok looks to move away, Fighter throws a big counter combo but Ok just gets out of the way.
Ok misses with a double jab
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Ok Ok has been cut.
Ok takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Ok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ok throws a looping overhand right but Fighter ducks down to avoid it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ok smiles and moves away.
Fighter scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ok Ok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ok Ok's cut.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fighter connects with a nice looking jab.
Ok getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fighter scores with a hook.
Jab by Fighter.
Ok misses with a hook.
Ok swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ok misses with a looping left.
Ok waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Fighter.
Ok closes the distance and pushes Fighter back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter tries to pull guard but Ok won't allow it.
Fighter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fighter is trying to pull guard but Ok turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ok with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Ok throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fighter avoiding damage as Ok throws knees to the body.
Fighter tries to break the clinch but Ok is controlling the position.
Ok lands a damaging elbow.
Ok breaks the clinch.
Fighter lands with a straight right. Ok didn't see that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fighter's hands.
Fighter slips under a jab from Ok.
Donk. Fighter catches Ok right on the button with a cross.
Ok looks to land a combination but Fighter avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter tries to clinch there but Ok circles away.
Ok misses the shot to the body.
Ok misses with a hook
and Fighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fighter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Best Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Ok swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ok has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ok throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ok looks to land a body kick but Fighter moved away.
Ok looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
Fighter throws a big counter combination but Ok scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fighter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ok.
Nice defenses there by Fighter.
Ok instigates a clinch.
Ok is pushing Fighter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ok holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter can't find room to land a body shot as Ok controls the action.
A knee to the head by Ok.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fighter being controlled against the cage.
Ok scores with a nice hook to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fighter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ok connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fighter's face.
Ok holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ok stalling.
The crowd are getting on Ok's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Ok.
Ok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ok throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fighter blocks it with crossed arms.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fighter fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Best Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ok stalling.
Ok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ok throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.
Fighter misses with a straight left.
Fighter sets himself, and Ok steps forward looking for the clinch! Fighter avoids it this time.
Ok misses with a left hand
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
Ok looks to throw the jab but Fighter is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ok Ok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ok Ok's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fighter lands a glancing blow to the side of Ok's head.
Fighter swings for the body but Ok moves out of range.
Ok misses with a left hand
and Fighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fighter lands with a hook. Ok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ok instigates a clinch.
Ok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ok lands a shot to the body.
Ok is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ok.
Ok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ok with a knee to the head.
Ok Ok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fighter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ok backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fighter avoids it.
Ok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ok missing with knees to the body.
Ok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ok.
Ok lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ok taking a breather.
Fighter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fighter working hard to break the clinch.
Ok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter tries to pull guard but Ok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter avoiding damage as Ok throws knees to the body.
Ok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ok lands with a right to the head.
Fighter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fighter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ok defends it easily.
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!
Fighter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ok controls the pace.
Ok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ok has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
Ok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fighter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ok has managed to get both his arms back between Fighter's legs - danger averted.
Ok must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ok wants to get up but he can't break Fighter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fighter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ok is aware though and is defending well.
Ok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ok avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fighter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ok defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ok is aware though and is defending well.
Ok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ok lying in Fighter's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Fighter decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ok taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Best Fighter!
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