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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Emeritus Forge (ranked 23310 p4p, 23039 weight class) and Isaac Christie (ranked 274 p4p, 262 weight class). Forge's entrance music is Cirice. A fine choice. Christie has chosen Blood On My Hands as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 2 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Emeritus Forge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Christie!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Forge.
Christie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Christie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Forge holding on.
Christie scores with punches from side control.
Forge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Christie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
My spies in Cope's Gym inform me that Christie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie tries to score with some ground and pound. Forge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Christie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Forge!
Christie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Forge throwing hammer fists to the chest of Christie. What's that going to do exactly?
Christie is landing with some decent strikes but Forge is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Christie controlling the position easily from mount.
Forge is trying to escape the mount.
Forge is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forge has given up his back here.
Christie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Christie keeps control of the position as Forge tries to break free.
Christie avoiding Forge 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Forge is really stuck here.
Christie controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie tightening his grip on Forge, looking for the choke.
Christie controlling the position well here. Forge rolled but Christie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Christie throwing sloppy strikes.
Forge is trying to break free.
Christie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Forge avoids the strikes from Christie.
Forge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Forge showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christie is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Forge is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Christie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordi Joestar (ranked 6569 p4p, 6245 weight class) and Jimmy Fothergill (ranked 552 p4p, 528 weight class). Joestar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, God Save The Queen. Fothergill has chosen Austrian Death Machine - Get To The Choppa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordi Joestar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Fothergill!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fothergill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joestar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fothergill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joestar scores with a head kick.
Fothergill throws a jab but it's blocked by Joestar.
Fothergill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joestar.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fothergill moves away.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Fothergill's shoulder, as Fothergill tries to avoid the shot.
Joestar ducks under a wild hook from Fothergill.
An attempted straight right counter from Joestar misses the target.
Fothergill throws a looping overhand right but Joestar ducks down to avoid it.
Joestar throws a head kick that misses.
Joestar works the jab nicely.
Fothergill misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joestar counters with a head kick that drops Fothergill to the mat! Fothergill scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joestar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fothergill lands with a nice body punch.
Fothergill connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Jordi Joestar has been cut.
Fothergill digs a good body shot into Joestar's ribs.
Joestar throws an overhand right that lands on Fothergill's shoulder, as Fothergill tries to avoid the shot.
Joestar slips a jab and a cross from Fothergill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fothergill misses with a left hand
and Joestar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joestar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fothergill moves away from the strike by Joestar.
Joestar throws a push kick but Fothergill slaps the foot to one side.
Fothergill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fothergill with a jab.
A head kick misses from Fothergill.
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
Fothergill stuns Joestar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Joestar.
Fothergill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fothergill just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJoestar.
Fothergill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Joestar.
Fothergill blocks a jab.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
Fothergill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joestar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fothergill scores with a sloppy right hand. Joestar should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fothergill throws out a powerful jab.
Fothergill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joestar is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fothergill just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Joestar.
Joestar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fothergill 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 Joestar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joestar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fothergill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joestar counters with a head kick.
Fothergill stuns Joestar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joestar lands with a right hand.
Fothergill throws a leg kick which misses Joestar's front leg but catches the back leg as Joestar tries to avoid it.
Fothergill tries to bum rush Joestar with a series of wild strikes but Joestar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Joestar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joestar misses with a head kick.
Joestar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fothergill lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar misses with a lunging right hand
and Fothergill counters with a left to the body.
Joestar is breathing heavily.
Fothergill lunges at Joestar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Joestar's hand.
Fothergill throws a right hand that Joestar ducks under and follows up with a left that Joestar also avoids with ease.
Fothergill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joestar ducks under a wild hook from Fothergill.
Fothergill throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fothergill looks to score with a jab to the body but Joestar is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Joestar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Fothergill misses the target.
Fothergill cracks Joestar with a good jab.
Fothergill cracks Joestar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joestar slips under a jab from Fothergill.
Fothergill looks to land a combination. Joestar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fothergill throws a head kick but Joestar moves out of range.
Fothergill avoids the head kick by Joestar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar misses with a looping right.
Fothergill blocks a head kick by Joestar.
Fothergill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joestar throws a series of punches but Fothergill avoids them all with ease.
Fothergill blocks a head kick by Joestar.
Joestar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joestar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fothergill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joestar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fothergill misses with a wild body shot.
Fothergill tries to bum rush Joestar with a series of wild strikes but Joestar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fothergill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Fothergill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordi Joestar's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joestar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fothergill drops Joestar with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Joestar looks back up at him and smiles so Fothergill waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Joestar is rocked!
A combination from Fothergill does no damage.
Oh Joestar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fothergill lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Joestar head around and knocks him out cold! Fothergill hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimmy Fothergill!
Post fight, Jimmy Fothergill stared into the camera and said 'POW! Right in the kisser! Another one bites t'dust. Tek that microphone and jog on son! Sithee!'.
In defeat, Jordi Joestar stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Think Should Stay Retired '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Johnson (ranked 2125 p4p, 1488 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 270 p4p, 192 weight class). Jeff Johnson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnson throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Machida manages to avoid it.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Machida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machida is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Machida bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Machida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machida clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Machida.
Machida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machida utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Machida prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machida lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Machida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Johnson is wise to it.
Machida gets a clinch.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Machida lands a nice knee to the body.
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machida working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Machida lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
Machida lands with a left to the head.
Machida is working Johnson over against the cage.
Machida lands a left hand.
Machida tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machida lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Machida.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Machida obliges.
Machida gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson wants to break free but Machida has control.
Machida lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Machida.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Nice elbow from Machida.
Machida scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Machida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Machida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Machida.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Machida lands an uppercut.
Machida lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Machida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machida fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Johnson with a hook.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida scores with a nice body kick.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson blocks a jab.
Machida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Nice shot by Machida.
Machida thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
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!
Machida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut there from Machida.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and Machida counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machida momentarily.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson avoids a kick to the body.
Machida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Machida throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machida connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida swings and misses with a hook 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!
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a head kick but Machida moves out of range.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machida misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machida thinking.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machida walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
Machida connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machida.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machida scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by Johnson misses
and Machida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson's side.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida crunches a lovely knee into Johnson's ribcage.
Machida lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Johnson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Machida unloads a knee to the mid-section. Johnson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Machida lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Machida lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Machida has double underhooks.
Seiryu Machida seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machida gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machida lands a right hand.
Machida lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Machida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Machida as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jeff Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machida lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Machida is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Machida just manages to avoid it.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Machida. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Machida throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Machida slips a jab from Johnson.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Machida misses.
Machida lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machida looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Machida connects with an inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Machida misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Machida.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson misses with the combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Machida with a nice calf kick.
Johnson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Machida.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Machida jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Machida scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machida.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jeff Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machida lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
A very excited looking Seiryu Machida made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 1409 p4p, 2728 weight class) and Ralphie White (ranked 182 p4p, 361 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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5 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menezes gets the takedown into side control.
Menezes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
White is not content to let Menezes control the position.
White can't do much from the bottom here.
White is not content to let Menezes control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there.
White regains half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Menezes'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White actively working from the bottom here.
Menezes trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
Menezes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
White wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes thows a huge punch but White dodges it nicely.
Menezes seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
Menezes trying to control the action but White is working from the bottom.
White tries to get to full guard but Menezes has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. White manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Menezes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
White has his hands on Menezes's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White throws a front kick that sends Menezes stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White with a nice calf kick.
White thumps Menezes with a low kick.
Menezes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Menezes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
Menezes lands a slapping body shot.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Menezes connects with a body shot.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Menezes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menezes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White 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.
Menezes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Menezes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Menezes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Menezes seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White is looking for a sweep. Menezes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menezes throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
White wants to control but Menezes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Menezes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
White is concentrating on defense, preventing Menezes from advancing position.
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
White is positioning himself well to prevent Menezes advancing to mount.
White has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menezes is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that round.
That's time! Menezes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White slips under a jab from Menezes.
Menezes jabs at White's body.
Menezes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White throws a hook but Menezes blocks it.
White throws a head kick but Menezes moves out of range.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menezes.
White throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Menezes was covering up waiting for the punch and White finishes the takedown easily into guard.
White trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Menezes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Menezes advances position into side control!
White is being controlled here.
Menezes is chipping away with strikes.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
White is trying to work for a sweep but Menezes has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Menezes working for a guillotine from mount but White is in no mood to give up.
Arthur Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menezes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Menezes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
Menezes tries to control but White wriggling away.
Menezes looking to secure an arm triangle but White defends it well.
White reaches up and holds on to Menezes to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is in all sorts of trouble here.
Menezes unloads with some shots from mount but White bucks and avoids them well.
Menezes wants to finish this one by submission but White is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Menezes.
White is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menezes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
White really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes controlling the pace for now.
Menezes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Menezes looking to ground and pound but White is blocking nicely.
White is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Menezes lands a big shot there that rocks White but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Menezes raining down hammerfists from mount.
Menezes lands a big shot to the head and White winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arthur Menezes!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Heartless Jesus (ranked 1706 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Samak Ruenroeng (ranked 191 p4p, 156 weight class). Samak Ruenroeng acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Heartless Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Samak Ruenroeng!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus checks a low kick from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with the combination.
It looked like Jesus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook. Jesus ducked under it nicely.
Jesus throws a big counter combination but Ruenroeng scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ruenroeng throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jesus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jesus moves into the clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Ruenroeng.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jesus has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Ruenroeng lands but Jesus takes it in his stride.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Ruenroeng misses its intended target.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruenroeng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruenroeng wants to counter the offense by Jesus and move into the clinch position.
Jesus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heartless Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jesus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruenroeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruenroeng scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jesus doesn't seem bothered though.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Ruenroeng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ruenroeng. No joy for Jesus on that attempt.
Ruenroeng swats away the attempt to clinch by Jesus.
Ruenroeng has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ruenroeng tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruenroeng.
Jesus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng thuds his right hand into Jesus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ruenroeng fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jesus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruenroeng.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Ruenroeng.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Ruenroeng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Ruenroeng sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jesus tries to clinch but Ruenroeng is having none of it.
Jesus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruenroeng looks to land a combination but Jesus avoids it well.
Ruenroeng getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Ruenroeng.
Jesus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ruenroeng counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jesus is defended easily by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws out a loose jab but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Ruenroeng. Beautiful body shot.
Jesus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jesus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng circles away.
Ruenroeng throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jesus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng throws a big shot that misses.
Ruenroeng misses with the combination.
It looked like Jesus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ruenroeng.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
Ruenroeng looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Jesus looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ruenroeng lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jesus has Ruenroeng up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruenroeng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
Jesus tries to pull guard but Ruenroeng won't allow it.
Ruenroeng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jesuss head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jesus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruenroeng moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruenroeng flicks out a counter leg kick but Jesus steps away.
Jesus dives in and scores a takedown into Ruenroeng's guard.
Ruenroeng manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
Jesus is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns Jesus into the cage.
Jesus has had enough of the clinch but Ruenroeng keeps him there for the moment.
Ruenroeng misses with a knee strike.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus.
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!
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
Jesus slowing the pace effectively.
Jesus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jesus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jesus keeping full guard, as Ruenroeng tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jesus has Ruenroeng pulled in close to control his posture.
Ruenroeng wants to stand but Jesus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jesus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ruenroeng uses it to pass to side control.
Ruenroeng controls the position from side control.
Jesus is trying to control Ruenroeng's posture but Ruenroeng avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Jesus's face as Ruenroeng controls the position.
Ruenroeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jesus keeps working.
Jesus is trying to control Ruenroeng's posture but Ruenroeng avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jesus gets a clinch.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ruenroeng has Jesus pressed against the cage, preventing Jesus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruenroeng swings wildly with an uppercut but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus working hard to break the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but Jesus blocks it.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jesus's elbow.
Ruenroeng has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Ruenroeng on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Jesus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jesus.
Jesus wants to clinch up but Ruenroeng keeps it at a distance.
Jesus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng tries to sprawl out of it but Jesus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruenroeng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesus moves out of range as Ruenroeng strikes.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jesus tries to counter by clinching up but Ruenroeng breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruenroeng swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng lands a right hook to the body.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruenroeng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruenroeng scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samak Ruenroeng showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Jesus shoots in for a takedown but Ruenroeng shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruenroeng throws a counter combo.
Jesus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruenroeng swivels and escapes.
Jesus slips a straight right by Ruenroeng.
Jesus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heartless Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruenroeng connects with an inside leg kick.
Jesus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Ruenroeng throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Ruenroeng.
Good work by Ruenroeng as he checks the leg kick.
Heartless Jesus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruenroeng cracks Jesus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jesus's head backwards.
Jesus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jesus looks to land a combination but Ruenroeng avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng throws a nice head kick!
Ruenroeng punishes Jesus's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruenroeng sizes up Jesus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ruenroeng misses with a body punch
and Jesus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jesus shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng tries to sprawl out of it but Jesus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruenroeng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruenroeng unleashes a big counter combination but Jesus bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Ruenroeng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Jesus moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng takes the fight into the clinch.
Jesus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruenroeng is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
Ruenroeng lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Samak Ruenroeng seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Jesus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch on the inside.
Jesus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruenroeng engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruenroeng tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruenroeng slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Jesus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jesus punching from the bottom.
Jesus is looking for a sweep. Ruenroeng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jesus is looking to get back to full guard here but Ruenroeng has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Ruenroeng seems content to control.
Ruenroeng is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ruenroeng keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Heartless Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samak Ruenroeng is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jesus is trying to control but Ruenroeng manages to pass to mount!
Jesus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ruenroeng controlling from mount.
Jesus is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus tries to lock up and control but Ruenroeng gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ruenroeng tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jesus wants to hold on but Ruenroeng pushes him away.
Ruenroeng controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ruenroeng has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!
Samak Ruenroeng decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 1320 p4p, 2312 weight class) and Edgy Brah (ranked 145 p4p, 239 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brah's choice of entrance music: Dropped by Smoke Serpent. Edgy Brah acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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15 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Granite chin |
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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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgy Brah!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Volkov scores with a nice strike.
Volkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brah's guard.
Volkov wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah wants to stand and escape but Volkov is having none of it.
Brah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov postures up in Brah's guard and throws a big left but Brah blocks it.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkov is working an open guard so Brah takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Volkov misses with a two punch combination.
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Volkov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Volkov throwing shots but Brah is blocking nicely.
Volkov prevents Brah from standing back up.
Volkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brah pushes Volkov off looking to stand but Volkov dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is just content to waste time from the top position. Brah takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brah pushes Volkov off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah ducks right into an uppercut from Volkov.
We've been told by Volkov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Volkov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volkov lands in his opponent's guard.
Volkov with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brah preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Volkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Volkov 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.
Brah has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brah wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Volkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brah wants to stand up but Volkov is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brah ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brah slips a straight right by Volkov.
Brah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Volkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Brah.
Brah on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brah throws a punch but it's blocked by Volkov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brah avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brah with the counter takedown but Volkov avoids it easily.
Brah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Volkov lands the left hand.
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Brah feints the counter takedown.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Volkov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Brah throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah throws a head punch that misses.
Brah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Volkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brah is trying to keep an underhook but Volkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Volkov prevents Brah from standing back up.
Volkov is keen to just control but Brah is a slippery customer.
Volkov is working for an americana but Brah has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Volkov was thinking about the submission.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
Brah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Volkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov throws an elbow that misses. Brah uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Volkov's guard. Nice move by Brah!
Brah postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brah has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Crapollas Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brah decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Brah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Edgy Brah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Volkov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brah did well to prevent Volkov getting side control.
Volkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brah's head.
Volkov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Brah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brah wants to get back to his feet.
Volkov misses with a head shot. Brah uses the momentum to regain guard.
Volkov advances position into side control!
Volkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Volkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Volkov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Brah moves away from the strike by Volkov.
Brah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Volkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brah's guard.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Brah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Volkov working a defensive guard here.
Volkov is looking for a triangle here but Brah uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Volkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov wants to control but Brah postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov tries to bench press Brah off him but Brah keeps the position.
Brah decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Volkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brah can do to turn this around?
Volkov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brah to the ground. Volkov is now in Brah's guard.
Brah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov stops Brah from standing up.
Brah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov stops Brah from standing up.
Brah has Volkov pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brah on his heels. He'll look to pass Brah's guard now, I'm sure.
Volkov pushing down on Brah's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brah regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ivan Volkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brah is keeping the position for now.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkov looking to pass the guard.
Volkov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Volkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Volkov stays in close to Brah's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Volkov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov throws a looping overhand right but Brah ducks down to avoid it.
Brah drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Volkov defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brah gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Volkov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Volkov wants to control from the top but Brah keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Volkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volkov!
An out of breath Ivan Volkov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiroki Tomori (ranked 1231 p4p, 913 weight class) and Marcos Budinha (ranked 62 p4p, 47 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hiroki Tomori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Marcos Budinha!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budinha closes the distance and clinches.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tomori.
Budinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Budinha is defending well for now.
Tomori has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tomori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Tomori.
Tomori trying to land knees to the body.
Tomori manages to break the clinch.
Tomori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budinha, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomori is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Tomori.
A knee to the head by Budinha.
Tomori trying to land knees to the body.
Budinha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tomori is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tomori misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budinha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tomori throws an elbow but it misses.
Budinha unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tomori lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Tomori managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Come on Budinha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tomori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budinha's elbow.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Tomori misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tomori throws a head punch that misses.
Tomori tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Budinha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tomori in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Budinha is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tomori managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomori takes an elbow to the forehead.
Budinha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tomori lands with a left to the head.
Budinha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tomori.
Tomori breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tomori managing to block the knees to the body from Budinha.
Budinha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tomori pushes Budinha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Budinha tries to land knees in the clinch but Tomori avoids the damage to the body.
Tomori blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Budinha throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomori manages to break the clinch.
Tomori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Budinha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Budinha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tomori closes the distance and clinches.
Budinha missing with knees to the body.
Tomori stalling the fight.
Budinha tries a knee to the head but Tomori blocks it.
Tomori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Budinha backwards.
Tomori avoiding damage.
Budinha lands an elbow that stopped Tomori in his tracks for a moment.
Budinha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Budinha tries to land a knee to the head but Tomori blocks with his arms.
Tomori missing with knees to the body.
Budinha lands an elbow inside that Tomori shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomori throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Budinha.
Budinha crunches a lovely knee into Tomori's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budinha trying to land knees to the body.
Budinha using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tomori has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Budinha landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Budinha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Budinha connects with a knee to the head.
Budinha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tomori is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Budinha.
Tomori pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tomori has closed the distance and engaged Budinha in a clinch.
Budinha connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tomori's face.
Tomori is rocked!
Budinha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh Tomori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tomori takes a knee right on the jaw!
Budinha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Budinha scores a nice knee to the body.
Budinha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tomori up against the cage.
Budinha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Budinha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tomori fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Budinha, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tomori throws an elbow but misses.
Budinha misses with a knee to the head.
Budinha stalling in the clinch.
Budinha is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tomori is keeping busy.
Budinha landing knees to the head.
Budinha creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Tomori! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Budinha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Budinha!
An out of breath Marcos Budinha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 1160 p4p, 858 weight class) and Abdul Rahman (ranked 164 p4p, 123 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdul Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Taro Takaoka and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrianov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Andrianov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rahman is just out of range.
Rahman tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rahman closes the distance and clinches.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrianov connects with a jab.
 It looks like Abdul Rahman has been cut.
Rahman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrianov momentarily.
It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Andrianov throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
Andrianov has Rahman up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rahman misses with a right hand
and Rahman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rahman cracks Andrianov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rahman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rahman pushes Andrianov up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrianov has a couple of punches blocked by Rahman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Rahman.
Andrianov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rahman.
Rahman misses with a body punch.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
Andrianov misses with a body punch.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rahman as the two fighters clinch.
Andrianov working hard to break the clinch.
Rahman has Andrianov pressed against the cage, preventing Andrianov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rahman is leaning against Andrianov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov trying to control the position but instead, Rahman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Andrianov into the cage.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahman.
Andrianov stalls.
Andrianov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Rahman on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrianov controls his hands.
Andrianov just leaning against Rahman, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Andrianov breaks from the clinch.
Rahman blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Andrianov.
Andrianov swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahman.
Rahman takes one to the side of the head.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Rahman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rahman tries to clinch but Andrianov is having none of it.
Andrianov throws a body punch but Rahman moves out of range.
Rahman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rahman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rahman, as that shot connected.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman lands with an uppercut that bounces Andrianov off the cage and back into range.
Rahman rushes Andrianov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Andrianov.
Rahman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andrianov is trying to break the clinch but Rahman has him pressed against the cage.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Rahman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Andrianov as the two fighters clinch.
Andrianov pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Andrianov stalling.
Rahman cracks Andrianov with a nice body shot.
Rahman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Andrianov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Rahman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andrianov counters with a straight right hand.
Rahman fails to land with a series of punches.
Andrianov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrianov throws a jab when Rahman was well out of range.
Rahman forces Andrianov back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andrianov.
Rahman working aggressively here.
Andrianov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rahman has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Rahman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Andrianov breaks from the clinch.
Rahman clinches.
Andrianov blocks a body shot from Rahman.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov trying to stall but Rahman improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrianov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Andrianov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Rahman.
Andrianov misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andrianov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Rahman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman gets tackled into the cage by Andrianov. Andrianov maintains the clinch.
Andrianov lands a nice uppercut.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Abdul Rahman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rahman crunches a lovely knee into Andrianov's ribcage.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rahman misses with some punches.
Rahman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrianov tries a body shot but Rahman blocks it.
Andrianov tries to throw a body punch but Rahman avoids it by throwing Andrianov back against the cage.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rahman misses with the head strike.
Rahman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrianov avoids it.
Andrianov misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman lands a hook that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Andrianov blocking some punches.
Andrianov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
A short uppercut from Rahman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman scores with a shoulder strike.
Andrianov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov breaks from the clinch.
Rahman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
Rahman keeps the fight on the outside.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rahman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
Andrianov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andrianov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianov pushes Rahman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman lands with a short shot to the head.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrianov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Rahman.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Andrianov tries to break the clinch but Rahman is controlling the position.
Rahman works on Andrianov's body with a couple of short punches.
Andrianov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
A short right from Rahman.
Andrianov working aggressively here.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from Rahman.
Andrianov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rahman scores with a jab. Andrianov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahman scores with a jab. Andrianov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rahman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrianov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Rahman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
Rahman wants to counter the offense by Andrianov and move into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Andrianov.
Rahman tries to clinch there but Andrianov circles away.
The fighters circling - Andrianov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rahman is looking to clinch.
Rahman lands an overhand right.
Andrianov gets tackled into the cage by Rahman. Rahman maintains the clinch.
Andrianov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman swings wildly with an uppercut but Andrianov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahman trying to land knees to the body.
Rahman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rahman lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
A head punch on the inside from Andrianov fails to land.
Andrianov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rahman gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andrianov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahman tries to work over Andrianov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andrianov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rahman's elbow.
Andrianov tries to circle away but Rahman has him pinned against the cage.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrianov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
Rahman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Rahman can't find room to land a body shot as Andrianov controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andrianov.
A short right from Rahman.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
Andrianov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rahman.
Andrianov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rahman darts in and clinches Andrianov up against the cage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andrianov taking a breather.
Rahman has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianov.
Rahman gets through Andrianov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rahman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andrianov walks away with a smile on his face. Rahman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rahman fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman jabs Andrianov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rahman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rahman clinches.
Rahman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andrianov.
Rahman is looking for a takedown.
Andrianov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov scores with a shoulder strike.
Rahman lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rahman obliges.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andrianov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rahman blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Andrianov blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rahman manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Andrianov misses.
Rahman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andrianov.
Rahman closes the distance and pushes Andrianov back into the cage.
Rahman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman misses with some punches.
Andrianov tries to break free but Rahman pushes him back against the cage.
Andrianov misses with a punch on the inside.
Andrianov tries to work over Rahman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Rahman.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andrianov backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rahman.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Andrianov's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Rahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rahman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Rahman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Kitty Sripituksakul (ranked 264 p4p, 489 weight class) and Yoshihiro Asai (ranked 16 p4p, 29 weight class). Asai has chosen Dragon as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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36 - 20 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshihiro Asai !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sripituksakul looks to score with a jab to the body but Asai is just out of range.
Sripituksakul shoots for a double leg takedown but Asai sprawls well. He's pushed Sripituksakul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai misses with a hook
and Sripituksakul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sripituksakul prevents Asai from getting back to his feet.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sripituksakul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Asai controls Sripituksakul momentarily but Sripituksakul frees himself.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Asai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai moves out of range as Sripituksakul strikes.
Asai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sripituksakul in his tracks.
Sripituksakul thuds a left hand into Asai 's body.
Sripituksakul throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshihiro Asai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sripituksakul slips under a jab.
Asai slips under a jab from Sripituksakul.
Sripituksakul tries for a takedown but Asai circles away easily
and Asai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sripituksakul thinking.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sripituksakul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asai . That's going to slow Sripituksakul down.
Sripituksakul feints and as Asai raises his hands in defense, Sripituksakul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Asai has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sripituksakul off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Sripituksakul moves out of range of the leg kick from Asai .
Sripituksakul closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sripituksakul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sripituksakul wants to control but Asai is keeping him busy.
Sripituksakul in side control, throwing shots but Asai defends.
Sripituksakul is trying to get an arm triangle but Asai is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Asai has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Asai manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sripituksakul.
Asai keeping full guard, as Sripituksakul tries to pass.
Asai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sripituksakul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Asai wants to stand but Sripituksakul is controlling the position.
Sripituksakul passes into half guard.
Sripituksakul with the ground and pound but Asai uses the opportunity to regain guard.
We've been hearing that Sripituksakul has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asai keeping full guard, as Sripituksakul tries to pass.
Sripituksakul looking to sit in guard and control but Asai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Asai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sripituksakul is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Little Kitty Sripituksakul will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sripituksakul throws an overhand right that lands on Asai 's shoulder, as Asai tries to avoid the shot.
Sripituksakul decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Asai is refusing to be controlled, as Sripituksakul sits in half guard.
Asai manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sripituksakul gets a takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul is trying to control. Asai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sripituksakul is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sripituksakul wants to work for an arm triangle but Asai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai wants to control but Sripituksakul is keeping busy.
Sripituksakul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Asai is staying active underneath Sripituksakul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sripituksakul frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Asai tries to reverse the position but Sripituksakul maintains control.
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.
Sripituksakul unloads with some shots from mount but Asai bucks and avoids them well.
Sripituksakul raining down hammerfists from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Sripituksakul there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sripituksakul is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Asai has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Asai !
Sripituksakul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sripituksakul is looking to sweep but instead, Asai has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul tries to get to full guard but Asai has control of the leg.
Sripituksakul is staying active underneath Asai , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sripituksakul is pressing down on Asai 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sripituksakul is on top in guard.
Sripituksakul wants to pass the guard but Asai is keeping the position.
Sripituksakul is looking to work some ground and pound but Asai has wrist control.
Sripituksakul wants to control from the top but Asai keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Asai looking for a sweep. Not yet Asai , not yet.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sripituksakul controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Asai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sripituksakul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sripituksakul checks the leg kick.
Asai misses with a looping left.
Asai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sripituksakul moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sripituksakul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sripituksakul chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Asai can pounce on him.
A clash of legs there as Sripituksakul blocks the low kick.
Sripituksakul avoids a kick to the body.
Sripituksakul connects with a body shot that sends Asai 's belly button to the back.
Asai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sripituksakul stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Asai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sripituksakul decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Asai 's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sripituksakul slips nicely into half guard.
Asai is pressing down on Sripituksakul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sripituksakul looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Asai is on top in guard.
Asai won't allow Sripituksakul to sweep him here.
Sripituksakul managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sripituksakul'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.
Sripituksakul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asai is one step ahead there.
Sripituksakul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asai 's guard.
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Asai keeping full guard, as Sripituksakul tries to pass.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Asai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Asai keeping moving, preventing Sripituksakul from controlling successfully.
Sripituksakul looking to sit in guard and control but Asai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sripituksakul is on top in guard.
Sripituksakul postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
Sripituksakul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sripituksakul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sripituksakul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sripituksakul is pushing down on Asai 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asai is fighting to maintain full guard but Sripituksakul has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Little Kitty Sripituksakul did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Asai did well to prevent Sripituksakul getting side control.
Sripituksakul wants to work for an arm triangle but Asai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sripituksakul controlling the action here.
Sripituksakul looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sripituksakul is pressing down on Asai 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Asai is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sripituksakul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asai keeps working.
Asai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sripituksakul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sripituksakul is keen to just control but Asai is a slippery customer.
Sripituksakul is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Asai is just riding it out for now. Sripituksakul eventually gives up the hold.
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Sripituksakul looks to land a strike but Asai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sripituksakul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sripituksakul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sripituksakul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Asai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sripituksakul.
Asai throws a lazy head kick
and Sripituksakul counters with a shoot takedown. Asai fights it but they end up in guard.
Asai is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sripituksakul dives into side control.
Sripituksakul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sripituksakul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sripituksakul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sripituksakul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asai tries to bench press Sripituksakul off him but Sripituksakul keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asai taking a bit of punishment here - Sripituksakul scoring with strikes.
Sripituksakul tries for a kimura but Asai is defending well.
Sripituksakul goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Asai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sripituksakul but great work by Asai .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sripituksakul is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul had his way with Yoshihiro Asai in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Asai misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Asai .
Asai 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sripituksakul connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asai scrambles back to his feet.
Sripituksakul lands with a nice combination. Asai backs away looking to recover.
Asai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Asai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sripituksakul closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sripituksakul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Asai tries to avoid it but Sripituksakul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Asai to the ground. Asai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sripituksakul moves out of range of the strikes.
Sripituksakul feinted with a counter takedown.
Sripituksakul walks into a jab.
Sripituksakul digs a good body shot into Asai 's ribs.
Asai takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Asai .
Sripituksakul wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asai throws a hook but Sripituksakul blocks it.
Sripituksakul has a takedown stuffed.
Asai takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Asai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sripituksakul.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Kitty Sripituksakul. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there.
Sripituksakul keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai looks to throw the jab but Sripituksakul is out of range.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Sripituksakul counters with a single leg into guard. Asai didn't expect that.
Sripituksakul advances to half guard.
Yoshihiro Asai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul is working for a kimura but Asai is defending it quite comfortably.
Sripituksakul wants to take a breather but Asai is having none of it.
Sripituksakul looks to land a strike but Asai avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Asai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sripituksakul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sripituksakul trying to control but Asai is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asai is trying to control the position but Sripituksakul postures up.
Sripituksakul trying to control the position from guard on top but Asai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Asai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Asai throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sripituksakul.
Asai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Asai throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sripituksakul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Asai 's waist but Asai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sripituksakul off to one side.
Sripituksakul misses with a body shot
and Asai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sripituksakul thinking.
A low kick from Asai is predictable there
and Sripituksakul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sripituksakul is looking for submissions but instead, Asai has regained full guard.
Little Kitty Sripituksakul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sripituksakul is in close to Asai 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sripituksakul throws a big elbow that misses.
Sripituksakul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Asai is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sripituksakul engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yoshihiro Asai .
I think Sripituksakul has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:47
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Little Kitty Sripituksakul!
Little Kitty Sripituksakul retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Little Kitty Sripituksakul made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Yoshihiro Asai spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Harder And Win My Next Fight'.
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