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PANDA 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lothbrok (ranked 7016 p4p, 6032 weight class) and Cebu Chon (ranked 674 p4p, 634 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivar Lothbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cebu Chon!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chon throws a series of punches but Lothbrok avoids them all with ease.
Chon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lothbrok stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lothbrok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lothbrok throws a low kick but Chon avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lothbrok 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 Chon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lothbrok moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChon.
Chon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lothbrok gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lothbrok displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chon up against the cage.
Chon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lothbrok lands a shoulder strike.
Lothbrok stalling against the cage.
Lothbrok struggles to land a body shot inside as Chon controls his hands.
Lothbrok trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chon up against the cage.
Chon lands a hook that snaps the head of Lothbrok backwards.
Lothbrok pushes Chon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lothbrok landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Chon.
Lothbrok leaning against his opponent.
Chon throws a punch but it's blocked by Lothbrok.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chon working hard to break the clinch.
Lothbrok presses Chon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chon blocks the elbow strike.
Lothbrok jumps guard but Chon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lothbrok misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chon.
Lothbrok tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chon avoids it.
Chon breaks from the clinch.
Lothbrok fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok tries to close the distance and clinch but Chon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lothbrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lothbrok blocks a head kick by Chon.
Lothbrok fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chon takes a swing at Lothbrok's ribcage but misses.
Chon throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrok moves out of range easily.
Lothbrok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lothbrok throws a sloppy head kick and Chon moves out of range easily.
Lothbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lothbrok changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lothbrok has closed the distance and engaged Chon in a clinch.
Chon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lothbrok.
Chon manages to break the clinch.
Cebu Chon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lothbrok cracks Chon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chon lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lothbrok is out of range and Chon settles back down.
Chon blocks a head kick by Lothbrok.
Chon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lothbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chon moves away.
Lothbrok pushes Chon up against the cage in a clinch.
Chon wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok stalls.
Lothbrok pushes off an throws an elbow but Chon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lothbrok is trying to maintain a safe position but Chon gets an underhook and turns Lothbrok into the cage.
Lothbrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chon can't find room to land a body shot as Lothbrok controls the action.
Lothbrok lands a good knee to the midsection. Chon won't want to take too many of those.
Chon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lothbrok connects with a knee to the head.
Lothbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chon tries to circle away but Lothbrok has him pinned against the cage.
Chon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lothbrok has him pressed against the cage.
Lothbrok displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chon up against the cage.
Chon takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Cebu Chon has been cut.
Lothbrok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lothbrok landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chon gets through Lothbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothbrok is trying to stall.
Chon prevents a body shot from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lothbrok landing knees to the body.
A short right from Chon.
Lothbrok is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lothbrok lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lothbrok dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cebu Chon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lothbrok misses the jab.
Lothbrok has closed the distance and engaged Chon in a clinch.
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chon can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chon as Lothbrok tries to tie him up.
Lothbrok working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chon tries to circle away but Lothbrok has him pinned against the cage.
Lothbrok stalling.
Chon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Lothbrok - that landed with a thud.
Chon can't break the clinch.
Chon manages to break the clinch.
Chon looks to land a body kick but Lothbrok moved away.
Lothbrok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chon sprawls and moves away.
Lothbrok seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lothbrok misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chon throws a leg kick but Lothbrok checks it.
Chon throws a head kick that misses.
Lothbrok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chon sprawls and moves away.
Lothbrok blocks the body kick.
A low kick lands for Chon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok has Chon up against the cage in a clinch.
Lothbrok is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chon is keeping busy.
Chon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lothbrok is trying to maintain a safe position but Chon gets an underhook and turns Lothbrok into the cage.
Chon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrok ducks under a wild hook from Chon.
Chon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lothbrok checks it well.
Lothbrok blocks the body kick.
Chon throws a wild body kick that Lothbrok sees coming a mile off.
Lothbrok drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chon sprawls and moves away.
Chon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lothbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Lothbrok tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Chon.
Lothbrok has closed the distance and engaged Chon in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chon's efforts to push away.
Chon is trying to break the clinch but Lothbrok has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lothbrok is stalling here.
Chon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lothbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrok closes the distance and clinches.
Chon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lothbrok backwards.
Lothbrok blocks a body shot from Chon.
Lothbrok with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lothbrok taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lothbrok trying to control the position but instead, Chon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lothbrok into the cage.
Lothbrok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok controlling the action here for a moment.
Lothbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Lothbrok prevents Chon from breaking the clinch.
Chon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lothbrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Chon circles away.
Lothbrok throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lothbrok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lothbrok lands a two punch combo.
Lothbrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chon can pounce on him.
Lothbrok wants to clinch up but Chon keeps it at a distance.
Lothbrok rushes Chon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lothbrok just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chon's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lothbrok - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Chon circles away.
Chon throws a counter combo.
Lothbrok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chon blocks the body kick.
Lothbrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Chon circles away.
Chon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Lothbrok closes the distance and clinches up with Chon, looking for a takedown. Lothbrok pushes Chon against the cage but Chon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chon is looking to land body kicks.
Chon misses with a series of wild punches.
Chon misses with a right hand
and Lothbrok counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lothbrok throwing strikes but missing.
Lothbrok trying to control but Chon is working from the bottom.
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 Ivar Lothbrok will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cebu Chon's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lothbrok wants to clinch.
Ivar Lothbrok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lothbrok connects with a body shot that sends Chon's belly button to the back.
Chon misses with a low kick.
Chon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lothbrok tries to counter with a takedown but Chon is quick to defend against it.
Lothbrok rushes Chon and presses him up against the cage.
Chon can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok keeps control of Chon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chon sprawls well. Chon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Lothbrok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chon swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cebu Chon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chon lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lothbrok.
It seemed like Chon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrok closes the distance but Chon moves to the side
and Chon counters with a left to the body.
Chon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chon wants it to stay on the feet.
Lothbrok drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chon bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lothbrok tries to counter with a takedown but Chon is quick to defend against it.
Crunch! Chon slams his shin into Lothbrok's torso.
Chon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chon keeps the fight on the outside.
Chon scores with a nice right hand.
Chon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lothbrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Chon circles away.
Chon scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lothbrok is looking to wear down Chon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lothbrok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chon misses with a low kick.
Chon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 Lothbrok is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chon connects with a leg kick.
Oh Lothbrok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lothbrok takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chon connects with a right that clearly hurt Lothbrok. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Chon proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Lothbrok collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cebu Chon!
Cebu Chon 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glass Joe (ranked 6648 p4p, 2986 weight class) and Derek Trucks (ranked 610 p4p, 371 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glass Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Derek Trucks!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trucks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Glass Joe has been cut.
Joe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe shoots and misses
and Trucks counters with a huge head kick that drops Joe! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Trucks!
During a confident post fight interview, Derek Trucks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chu Ho Soon (ranked 2062 p4p, 3518 weight class) and Del Werthers (ranked 227 p4p, 362 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Del Werthers enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chu Ho Soon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Del Werthers!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Werthers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice straight punches there by Ho Soon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ho Soon.
Werthers walks into a left hand.
Ho Soon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Werthers lands the left hand.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Werthers moves out of range.
Ho Soon blocks a jab.
A low kick from Ho Soon misses
and Werthers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ho Soon!
Ho Soon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Clinch Pride, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho Soon parries the strikes from Werthers easily there. Werthers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ho Soon to escape.
Ho Soon is trying to get back to half guard.
Werthers in side control, throwing shots but Ho Soon defends.
Werthers trying to control the position but Ho Soon is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Werthers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Werthers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho Soon's head.
Ground and pound from Werthers.
Werthers looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ho Soon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Werthers.
Werthers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ho Soon controlling the position well.
Ho Soon is trying to stand back up but Werthers is controlling him
Ho Soon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Werthers.
Werthers throwing shots but Ho Soon is blocking nicely.
Werthers is looking to advance position but Ho Soon won't allow it.
Werthers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Werthers in particular looking to stall.
Ho Soon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Werthers preventing the sweep.
Ho Soon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Werthers is looking to improve his position.
Ho Soon tries to pass to full mount but Werthers defends it.
Ho Soon not doing much here.
Werthers trying to hold on to Ho Soon's head to control him but Ho Soon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werthers is looking to improve his position.
Ho Soon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ho Soon continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Ho Soon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Werthers trying to control from the bottom.
Ho Soon stalling.
Werthers is trying to maintain the position but Ho Soon is very close to passing his half guard.
Ho Soon not doing much here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ho Soon scores with a hook to the body. Werthers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Werthers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho Soon is looking to chop away at Werthers's legs.
Werthers throws a series of punches but Ho Soon avoids them all with ease.
Ho Soon cracks a nice hook into Werthers's ribs.
Ho Soon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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 Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Werthers misses with a lunging right hand
and Ho Soon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ho Soon's corner calls for a 1-2. Ho Soon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Werthers is out of range.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
And Werthers tries to counter it with a takedown but Ho Soon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Werthers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ho Soon defends it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ho Soon.
Chu Ho Soon is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Ho Soon.
Werthers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Werthers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Werthers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Werthers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Werthers darts in looking for a takedown but Ho Soon gets double underhooks and turns Werthers into the cage.
Ho Soon tests Werthers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werthers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Werthers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werthers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ho Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werthers throws a jab when Ho Soon was well out of range.
Ho Soon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Werthers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ho Soon slips a straight right by Werthers.
Werthers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the head.
Ho Soon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Werthers moves out of range.
Werthers moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
Werthers scores with a nice strike.
Werthers throws a big shot that misses.
Werthers 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.
Werthers misses with a wild combination.
Ho Soon throws a hook but Werthers blocks it.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Werthers misses with a two punch combination.
Ho Soon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werthers can do to turn this around?
Ho Soon ducks under a wild hook from Werthers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Werthers.
And Werthers tries to counter it with a takedown but Ho Soon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ho Soon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Werthers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Werthers staying out of range there.
As Ho Soon backs off Werthers throws a huge counter combo but Ho Soon manages to avoid it all.
Ho Soon scores with a head kick. Werthers tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Werthers throws a right hand that Ho Soon ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho Soon also avoids with ease.
Ho Soon misses with a straight left.
Werthers misses with a straight right.
Chu Ho Soon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ho Soon catches Werthers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ho Soon is looking to slow Werthers down with leg kicks.
Del Werthers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ho Soon.
Werthers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Soon to score with a decent uppercut.
Werthers looks to throw the jab but Ho Soon is out of range.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Ho Soon moves into the clinch.
Werthers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon misses with some punches.
Werthers tries to break the clinch but Ho Soon is controlling the position.
Ho Soon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Werthers's elbow.
Ho Soon tries to work over Werthers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Werthers wants to stall.
Ho Soon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho Soon misses with a punch on the inside.
Werthers wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ho Soon.
Werthers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ho Soon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Werthers up against the cage.
Ho Soon blocking some punches.
Werthers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ho Soon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chu Ho Soon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Del Werthers.
Werthers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho Soon lands a nice hook to Werthers's body. Werthers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ho Soon sizes up Werthers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Ho Soon. No joy for Werthers on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werthers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Soon.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Werthers.
Ho Soon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Werthers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ho Soon to score with a decent uppercut.
Werthers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werthers throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Ho Soon. That snapped Werthers's head back.
Ho Soon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Werthers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands a lovely overhand right.
Werthers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a jab when Werthers was well out of range.
Werthers fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Werthers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho Soon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ho Soon misses with a double jab.
Werthers moves out of range as Ho Soon throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chu Ho Soon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Werthers fails to land with a series of punches.
Ho Soon is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Werthers's ribcage but misses.
Ho Soon misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Werthers's ribcage but misses.
Werthers fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Ho Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Werthers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ho Soon moves away.
A quick step to the side and Ho Soon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Werthers lands a nice shot that snaps Ho Soon's head back.
Werthers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werthers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Werthers moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
Werthers misses with a straight right.
Werthers slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Werthers was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
Werthers moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Soon scores with a jab.
Ho Soon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Werthers.
Ho Soon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wertherss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ho Soon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Werthers shoots in and drives through. Ho Soon sprawls well.
Werthers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Werthers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Werthers misses with a few strikes there.
Ho Soon misses with a looping right.
Werthers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Werthers.
Ho Soon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ho Soon throws a head kick that misses.
Werthers ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon misses with a straight left.
Ho Soon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Werthers is out of range and Ho Soon settles back down.
Ho Soon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Werthers.
Werthers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werthers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho Soon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Werthers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Werthers.
Ho Soon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Werthers.
Werthers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ho Soon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Werthers if he has to take too many more of those.
Werthers jabs Ho Soon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Ho Soon. No joy for Werthers on that attempt.
Werthers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho Soon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho Soon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ho Soon throws out a loose jab but Werthers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho Soon with a nice cross.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Werthers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ho Soon eats them both and turns towards Werthers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Del Werthers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho Soon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho Soon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Werthers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Werthers drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ho Soon defends it well.
Ho Soon tries to land a front kick but Werthers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Werthers cracks Ho Soon with an open hand slap.
Ho Soon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werthers.
Ho Soon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ho Soon dodges the punch combination from Werthers.
Werthers throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Werthers manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon lands with an overhand left.
Werthers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon connects with a jab.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Werthers misses.
Ho Soon 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.
Ho Soon thuds a left hand into Werthers's body.
Werthers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho Soon.
A good leg kick by Ho Soon.
Nice defenses there by Werthers.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Werthers moved out of range nicely.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Werthers misses with a right hand
enabling Ho Soon to counter with a crisp jab.
Werthers moves forwards but Ho Soon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Ho Soon misses.
Nice cross by Ho Soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Werthers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ho Soon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho Soon thinks about countering with a head kick.
Werthers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Werthers tries to move into range but Ho Soon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Ho Soon does it's job there.
Werthers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ho Soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ho Soon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chu Ho Soon!
Chu Ho Soon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cruz Dominiguez (ranked 3342 p4p, 2396 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 344 p4p, 258 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cruz Dominiguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominiguez pushes Goromaru up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominiguez tries for a takedown but Goromaru manages to get underhooks.
Goromaru tries a body shot but Dominiguez blocks it.
Goromaru tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goromaru lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dominiguez or not.
Goromaru tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dominiguez blocks a body shot from Goromaru.
Goromaru tries to break the clinch but Dominiguez is controlling the position.
Goromaru decides to pull guard.
Goromaru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goromaru has his foot on Dominiguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dominiguez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru trying to keep a closed guard but Dominiguez is proving a slippery customer.
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Dominiguez defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominiguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goromaru preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dominiguez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominiguez throwing strikes from guard but Goromaru blocks nicely.
Dominiguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goromaru looking for a guillotine here but Dominiguez defends easily.
Dominiguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominiguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Dominiguez throwing strikes but missing.
Dominiguez postures up.
Goromaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominiguez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominiguez stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Goromaru throws up his legs and catches Dominiguez in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dominiguez tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Goromaru! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rikiya Goromaru!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Corey Clark (ranked 3425 p4p, 2460 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 164 p4p, 130 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Corey Clark !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree digs a good body shot into Clark 's ribs.
Clark throws an off balance right hand
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
It looks like Corey Clark has been cut.
Clark swings for the body but Fortythree moves out of range.
We've been informed that Fortythree 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.
Clark closes the distance but Fortythree moves to the side
and Fortythree counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fortythree throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark is looking to counter punch.
Clark misses with a body punch
letting Fortythree counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree lands with a hook. Clark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clark throws a body punch but Fortythree moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Fortythree counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clark is rocked!
Clark with a poor takedown
and Fortythree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clark throws a one two combo.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortythree was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark .
Fortythree doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Clark misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a left to the body.
Clark throws a sloppy body shot
and Fortythree counters with a nice right hand that sends Clark toppling to the canvas! Clark scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fortythree finish him?!
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fortythree counters with a huge right that knocks Clark out cold! Fortythree is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). One Fortythree!
One Fortythree really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex The Leviathan (ranked 1546 p4p, 2712 weight class) and Michael MP (ranked 187 p4p, 286 weight class). MP has chosen Whitesnake - Is This Love? as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rex The Leviathan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rex The Leviathan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rex The Leviathan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MP!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Leviathan slaps away a takedown attempt from MP, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MP throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Leviathan's head.
MP throws a combination. The Leviathan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MP scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MP!
MP shoots and misses
and The Leviathan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Michael MP has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MP throws a head kick that misses
and The Leviathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MP jabs The Leviathan right on the nose. The Leviathan blinks but takes it well.
Left hook, right uppercut from MP.
MP throws a head kick but The Leviathan moves out of range.
The Leviathan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MP scores with a head kick.
Michael MP seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Leviathan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MP counters with a series of strikes. The Leviathan will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP throws a head kick but The Leviathan moves out of range.
MP throws a head kick that misses
letting The Leviathan counter with a right hand.
MP closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The Leviathan's guard.
The Leviathan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
MP trying to control but The Leviathan is working from the bottom.
The Leviathan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in MP's guard.
The Leviathan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beau's that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
MP is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Leviathan is controlling him.
The Leviathan being controlled here momentarily.
The Leviathan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MP is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
MP controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MP trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Leviathan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Leviathan is looking to work some ground and pound but MP has wrist control.
Our spies down at at FIERCE inform us that MP has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The Leviathan trying to control but MP is working from the bottom.
The Leviathan won't allow MP to sweep him here.
MP is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The Leviathan trying to control but MP is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MP fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rex The Leviathan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael MP.
MP throws a sloppy head kick and The Leviathan moves out of range easily.
It looked like The Leviathan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Leviathan moves out of range as MP throws a body kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by MP.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Leviathan is looking for a sweep.
The Leviathan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Leviathan blocking the ground and pound attempt from MP.
The Leviathan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
MP prevents The Leviathan from improving his position.
MP controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Leviathan is looking for a sweep. MP is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from MP.
The Leviathan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Leviathan taking some punishment here, with MP in his half guard.
The Leviathan tries to roll over but MP keeps him under control.
MP wants to free his trapped foot but The Leviathan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Leviathan works his way to full guard. Good work.
MP postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! The Leviathan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of MP, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MP has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. The Leviathan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MP dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael MP's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A right-left combo lands from MP.
Michael MP seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MP pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Leviathan is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from MP. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from MP misses
and The Leviathan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MP connects with a good right hand that stumbles The Leviathan. The Leviathan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
MP avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Leviathan.
MP falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Leviathan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Leviathan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
MP will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Leviathan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Leviathan misses with an uppercut.
The Leviathan blocks a head kick by MP.
The Leviathan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MP swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As MP looks to move away, The Leviathan throws a big counter combo but MP just gets out of the way.
MP ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MP lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
MP throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Leviathan throwing a counter right hand but MP manages to avoid it.
MP will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MP tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for MP.
MP misses with a double jab
and The Leviathan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MP misses with a leg kick
and The Leviathan counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rex The Leviathan!
Our winner, Rex The Leviathan, 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.
In defeat, Michael MP stepped up to the mic, saying 'That was unexpected. Give me another 5 minutes and that dude is getting wrecked.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 1119 p4p, 1943 weight class) and Danny Wyadd (ranked 175 p4p, 282 weight class). Danny Wyadd has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Wyadd!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo gets tackled into the cage by Wyadd. Wyadd maintains the clinch.
Choo effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Choo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wyadd gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wyadd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wyadd is working for a kimura but Choo is defending it quite comfortably.
Choo is defending against the submission attempts here by Wyadd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Choo's head.
Wyadd trying to mount his opponent but Choo defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo is defending against the submission attempts here by Wyadd.
Wyadd thows a huge punch but Choo dodges it nicely.
Choo moves into full guard.
Wyadd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wyadd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wyadd wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wyadd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wyadd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wyadd defends well.
Wyadd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Choo's guard.
Wyadd wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Wyadd throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wyadd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wyadd pushing down on Choo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wyadd is working away from the top position though.
Wyadd is looking for a kimura but Choo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wyadd to get the leverage.
Wyadd seems to be working for a kimura but Choo defends the submission attempt.
Wyadd seems to be working for a kimura but Choo defends the submission attempt.
Wyadd seems to be working for a kimura but Choo defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Choo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Choo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Wyadd tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Choo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Choo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Choo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wyadd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Choo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wyadd ducks right into an uppercut from Choo.
Wyadd avoids the body shot from Choo.
Wyadd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Choo to the mat! Choo manages to get full guard.
Choo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wyadd defends well.
Wyadd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyadd with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyadd trying to control but Choo is working from the bottom.
Wyadd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wyadd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wyadd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wyadd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choo is keeping the position for now.
Wyadd wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyadd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wyadd throwing strikes but missing.
Wyadd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Wyadd from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Choo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Choo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wyadd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wyadd is defended easily by Choo.
Choo has closed the distance and engaged Wyadd in a clinch.
Wyadd has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Choo is trying to keep an underhook but Wyadd manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Choo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wyadd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Choo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Choo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wyadd defends it easily.
Choo trying to control the position.
Choo looking for a guillotine here but Wyadd defends easily.
Wyadd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Choo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyadd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wyadd is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Choo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyadd.
Wyadd works over Choo with some ground and pound from guard.
Wyadd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wyadd defends it easily.
Wyadd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wyadd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wyadd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo takes a swing at Wyadd's ribcage but misses.
Choo throws out a loose jab but Wyadd uses good head movement to avoid it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Choo enables Wyadd to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Choo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wyadd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wyadd wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Choo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyadd is aware though and is defending well.
Wyadd lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo pulls Wyadd in to control the position.
Wyadd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Choo's head.
Wyadd wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Wyadd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyadd wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Wyadd missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wyadd throwing strikes but missing.
Wyadd works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wyadd is trying to control the action in half guard but Choo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wyadd is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wyadd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wyadd is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Choo wants to control but Wyadd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Choo looking for submissions off his back.
Wyadd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Choo wants to control but Wyadd is keeping busy.
Wyadd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Choo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danny Wyadd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mew Choo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wyadd avoids the body shot from Choo.
Choo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Choo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wyadd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Choo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyadd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Choo as he avoids it easily.
Wyadd misses with a takedown attempt - Choo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Choo throws a big counter combination but Wyadd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo misses with a straight left.
Choo lands with an overhand left.
Wyadd closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Choo quickly recovers to half guard.
Wyadd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mew Choo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wyadd is keen to just control but Choo is a slippery customer.
Choo actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wyadd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Choo defending well though.
Wyadd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Wyadd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wyadd 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Wyadd!
A victorious Danny Wyadd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bullet (ranked 717 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 26 p4p, 120 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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16 - 18 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Bullet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bullet tries to avoid it but Araujo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bullet to the ground. Bullet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Bullet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Araujo.
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Bullet gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bullet avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Bullet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Araujo.
Jack Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown. Bullet tries to sprawl out of it but Araujo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bullet manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bullet appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Araujo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bullet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo shoots in but Bullet avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Bullet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araujo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bullet counters with a crisp one two that drops Araujo! Bullet thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Araujo to his feet! Araujo is in big trouble!
 Araujo is rocked!
Araujo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bullet counters with a left to the body.
Araujo is still on wobbly legs! Can Bullet finish him?
Araujo looks winded!
Bullet rushes Araujo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Araujo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bullet decides to pull guard.
Bullet wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullet is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Araujo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bullet gets control of Araujo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bullet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullet keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo prevents Bullet from getting back to his feet.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullet wants to get back to his feet but Araujo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bullet stuffs the takedown.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bullet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Araujo or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullet, which made it look bad.
It looked like Bullet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Araujo looking to score a takedown here. Bullet is defending well but Araujo drives through and ends up in Bullet's guard.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bullet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bullet is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Araujo is controlling him.
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Bullet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bullet manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Bullet's guard.
Araujo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bullet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bullet wants to stand but Araujo is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo trying to control but Bullet is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bullet is wriggling around but Araujo manages to pass to half guard.
Bullet wants to get back to his feet.
Araujo is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Araujo lands a nice short elbow.
Bullet is trying to stand up here but Araujo is controlling him well.
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Bullet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bullet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Araujo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Bullet defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Bullet as Araujo shoots in.
Bullet drives through and clinches with Araujo against the cage.
Araujo gets control of Bullet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Araujo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bullet would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Araujo is working an open guard so Bullet takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A big left from Bullet misses.
Araujo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bullet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Bullet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Araujo.
Jack Bullet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
Araujo feints and as Bullet raises his hands in defense, Araujo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bullet keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullet preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Araujo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bullet has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Araujo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Araujo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bullet as Araujo tries to tie him up.
Bullet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bullet pushes Araujo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullet misses with the head strike.
Bullet lands with a left to the head.
Bullet presses Araujo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but Bullet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Bullet scores with a shot to the side of Araujo's head.
Bullet effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullet misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Bullet won't allow it.
Araujo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bullet's elbow.
Bullet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
Bullet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Araujo misses with the head strike.
Bullet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bullet is looking for a counter combo.
Araujo misses with an uppercut
and Bullet counters with a nice right hand that sends Araujo toppling to the canvas! Araujo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bullet finish him?!
Araujo shoots for a double leg takedown but Bullet sprawls well. He's pushed Araujo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Araujo with that takedown attempt.
Bullet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
Araujo darts in looking for a takedown but Bullet gets double underhooks and turns Araujo into the cage.
Araujo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullet shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Araujo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Araujo shoots and misses
and Bullet counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bullet!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Asmundsen (ranked 1125 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Bill Beukeboom (ranked 152 p4p, 397 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Beukeboom!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asmundsen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beukeboom is trying to control but can't.
Asmundsen controlling the action here.
Beukeboom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beukeboom is defending against the submission attempts here by Asmundsen.
We've been hearing that Asmundsen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Asmundsen is keen to just control but Beukeboom is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beukeboom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Asmundsen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beukeboom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beukeboom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asmundsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asmundsen is controlling the pace.
Asmundsen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Beukeboom is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Asmundsen seems content to control.
Asmundsen winds up and cracks Beukeboom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beukeboom wants to control but Asmundsen is keeping busy.
Beukeboom wants to get back to his feet.
Asmundsen trying to control the pace.
Beukeboom is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beukeboom slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Asmundsen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Asmundsen pushes down on Beukeboom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beukeboom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beukeboom is looking to escape.
Asmundsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beukeboom is trying to maintain the position but Asmundsen is very close to passing his half guard.
Asmundsen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Beukeboom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Beukeboom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Beukeboom tries to kick Asmundsen off but Asmundsen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beukeboom is trying to control but can't.
Asmundsen trying to control the action but Beukeboom is working from the bottom.
Asmundsen is taking a breather. Beukeboom says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Asmundsen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Beukeboom has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Asmundsen is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Asmundsen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Beukeboom is trying to stand up here but Asmundsen is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asmundsen swings for the body but Beukeboom moves out of range.
Asmundsen thumps Beukeboom with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom misses with a body shot.
Beukeboom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asmundsen.
Asmundsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asmundsen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beukeboom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Asmundsen on the side of the head.
It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
Bill Beukeboom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beukeboom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Asmundsen throws a lazy right hand but Beukeboom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asmundsen wants to clinch up but Beukeboom keeps it at a distance.
Beukeboom lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asmundsen misses with a wild body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut
and Beukeboom counters with a crisp right hand that drops Asmundsen! Beukeboom lets Asmundsen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Asmundsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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 Trond Asmundsen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's time! Asmundsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Asmundsen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. Beukeboom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beukeboom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beukeboom lands with an uppercut that bounces Asmundsen off the cage and back into range.
Asmundsen is rocked!
Asmundsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beukeboom manages to avoid it.
Beukeboom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beukeboom throws an overhand right that drops Asmundsen like a sack of potatoes! Beukeboom dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Beukeboom!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Lesnar (ranked 742 p4p, 1197 weight class) and Sam Bellafontane (ranked 27 p4p, 47 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sam Bellafontane was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sam Bellafontane!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellafontane shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Bellafontane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bellafontane dives in for a single leg takedown but Lesnar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bellafontane throws a combination that misses
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bellafontane won't be happy with that.
Bellafontane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lesnar trying to control the position but Bellafontane is working away.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lesnar gets to mount! Bellafontane was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Lesnar landing shots from mount.
Lesnar 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.
Bellafontane is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount.
Bellafontane is working to get back to half guard.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Lesnar! Bellafontane is hurt baaadly! Lesnar is firing away with more strikes - Bellafontane is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Lesnar!
Mark Lesnar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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