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SFL 62 | Kilgore vs Simon II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Armstrong (ranked 4096 p4p, 2017 weight class) and Bitor Belport (ranked 531 p4p, 286 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bitor Belport!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Belport on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Armstrong slips a jab from Belport.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Belport misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong takes one to the side of the head.
Armstrong ducks under a wild hook from Belport.
That kick from Armstrong tenderised Belport's leg. Belport is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belport misses with a straight right.
Belport slips under a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belport is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Armstrong throwing a counter right hand but Belport manages to avoid it.
Belport misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Belport tests Armstrong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Armstrong throws a jab when Belport was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belport.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bitor Belport seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belport throws a jab when Armstrong was well out of range.
Armstrong throwing a counter right hand but Belport manages to avoid it.
Belport misses the jab.
Belport looks to land a left hand but Armstrong moved out of range nicely.
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Armstrong throws a low kick but Belport moves out of range easily.
Belport looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Armstrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belport displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Armstrong defending well as Belport loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belport misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Belport looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Belport throws a lazy uppercut
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Armstrong wants to slow Belport down by chopping away at his legs.
Armstrong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Belport checks it well.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
Belport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Belport misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
Belport throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Armstrong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong tries to work over Belport's front leg with a kick but Belport checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Belport now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Belport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Belport counters with a nice uppercut.
Belport ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Belport throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Belport throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belport connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belport throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belport.
Armstrong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belport.
Armstrong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Belport with a hook.
The fighters circling - Belport throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belport might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belport walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
Belport throws a right hand that misses
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Belport.
Armstrong scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belport throws out the jab.
Belport throws a low kick but Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Belport lands a lovely overhand right.
Armstrong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Belport dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bitor Belport will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belport moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Belport lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bitor Belport seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Belport feints a jab promting Armstrong to slip. Belport then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Armstrong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Belport misses with a looping right.
Armstrong lands a glancing blow to the side of Belport's head.
Belport throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
Belport throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Armstrong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belport.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Belport moves away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Armstrong swings for the body but Belport moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belport counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armstrong scores with a body shot.
Armstrong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Belport cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belport.
Armstrong is looking to counter punch.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belport throws out the jab.
Armstrong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Belport misses with a left hand
and Armstrong counters with a nice body shot.
Armstrong connects with an inside leg kick.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Belport connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belport throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belport misses with a body shot
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Belport misses with a double jab
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Belport throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Belport throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Belport scores with the left hand. Armstrong knows he should have avoided that one.
Belport throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
Armstrong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belport defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belport misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook
and Belport counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Belport throws a leg kick that is checked
and Armstrong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Belport thinking.
Armstrong takes a swing at Belport's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Belport misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Armstrong counters with a right hand to the body.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Belport swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Belport tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belport staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belport misses with a hook. Armstrong ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Armstrong misses its target.
Belport takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belport swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Belport misses with a hook to the body
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong moves out of range as Belport strikes.
Armstrong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Belport throws a poor cross that misses
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
A jab from Belport misses.
A swing and a miss from Belport.
Belport pivots, looking for a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range and Belport settles back down.
Belport slips under a jab.
Belport throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Belport missing with a left hand there. Armstrong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Armstrong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belport looks to land a right hand but Armstrong moved out of range.
Armstrong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Belport's head.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a jab. Belport acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Belport sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Belport misses with an uppercut
and Belport takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belport shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Belport walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Belport.
Belport tries to counter with a clinch but Armstrong shakes him off and moves away.
Belport throws an off balance right hand
and Armstrong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Belport counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Armstrong misses with a leg kick
and Belport counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belport walks straight into a right hand from Armstrong - that's dropped him! Armstrong jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Belport from any more punishment! Belport complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tim Armstrong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Reed (ranked 2765 p4p, 2019 weight class) and Sami Steele (ranked 138 p4p, 108 weight class). Reed comes into the arena with Tupac ft 50 Cent - Get Up Remix blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Good gas tank |
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Steele!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Power Plant MMA inform us that Steele has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reed wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed stands up over Steele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steele is wriggling around but Reed manages to pass to half guard.
Reed is looking to stall here but Steele recovers full guard.
Reed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed works over Steele with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steele is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Reed stays in close to Steele's body and controls the position.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed 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.
Reed landing some decent shots from guard.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Reed wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed prevents Steele from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele stuffs the takedown.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed clinches up with Steele and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reed tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele avoids the body shot from Reed.
Steele unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reed showed some decent athleticism there.
Steele has one foot on Reed's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reed has been working on his balance at Punch Out Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Steele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands with a nice combination. Steele backs away looking to recover.
 Steele is rocked!
Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steele's guard.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Steele is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed is pressing down on Steele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steele is holding on for now.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steele defending well though.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
Steele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Tommy Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed working over Steele with some ground and pound. Steele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.
Steele is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Reed stops Steele from getting back to his feet.
Reed wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Reed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reed throwing shots but Steele is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Reed tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Steele has hold of Reed's hands but Reed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reed thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reed in particular looking to stall.
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well.
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steele is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed uses his free foot to push down on Steele's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steele.
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Reed looking to ground and pound but Steele is blocking nicely.
Reed throwing strikes here but Steele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reed misses with the combination.
Tommy Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
As Reed backs off Steele throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Steele is quick to defend against it.
Reed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steele, who protects the arm well.
Reed in side control lands a decent elbow.
An elbow from Reed crashes against the mat.
Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steele has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reed working the ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Steele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reed.
Steele is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sami Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reed lands a few punches from side control.
Reed in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reed trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Reed misses with the ground and pound.
Reed scores with punches from side control.
Reed sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steele is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Steele dodges the ground and pound from Reed.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
Post fight, Tommy Reed took to the microphone: 'Krav Maga all day! Somebody sponsor me!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uriah Chin (ranked 1366 p4p, 2250 weight class) and Bernhard River (ranked 76 p4p, 116 weight class). River has chosen Metallica: Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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7 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
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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 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uriah Chin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bernhard River!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and River defends it well.
River is refusing to be controlled, as Chin sits in half guard.
River is trying to maintain the position but Chin is very close to passing his half guard.
Chin is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is controlling Chin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
River is not content to let Chin control the position.
River is looking for a sweep. Chin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin is just content to waste time from the top position. River takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chin trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
River is pressing down on Chin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed River's guard.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Chin trying to control from half guard but River is working away.
Chin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, River has managed to free his arm - good work.
River trying to control from the bottom.
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River won't allow Chin to pass to mount.
Chin is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chin is really struggling to control River but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River wants to control but Chin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
River throws a looping overhand right but Chin ducks down to avoid it.
River misses with a two punch combination.
A low kick lands for River.
Chin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chin tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
River blocks the body kick.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Chin misses.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Chin misses with a body shot.
River scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chin swings for the body but River moves out of range.
River misses with the combination.
Chin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
River thuds his shin into the meat of Chin's side.
Chin instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River tries to score with a low kick but Chin moves his leg out of the way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from River enables Chin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. River manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chin passes River's left leg - he's now in half guard.
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 Uriah Chin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
River misses with an uppercut. Chin saw that one coming.
River misses with a left hand
and Chin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Our sources have told us that Chin has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and River avoids it.
Chin throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Chin looking to throw knees to the head but River is blocking nicely.
River misses with an elbow strike.
River tries to work over Chin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but River has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
River tries to work over Chin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chin prevents a body shot from River.
River misses with a body punch.
River breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by River.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chin was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chin avoids the body shot from River.
River lands a jab to the nose.
River avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chin moves in looking to clinch but River pushes him off.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chin counters with a nice uppercut.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Chin is just out of range.
Chin moves into the clinch.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
River checks a low kick from Chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chin. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws out a counter right but Chin avoids it with no problem.
Chin tries to clinch up but River circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River avoids the body shot from Chin.
Chin throws a sloppy body shot
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses the shot to the body.
Chin blocks a leg kick.
Chin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Chin tries to clinch but River moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands with a good body shot.
Chin closes the distance looking to clinch
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
 Chin is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chin fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River lands with a good body shot.
Chin tries to clinch up
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Chin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River fakes the leg kick and cracks Chin in the body.
Chin wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chin. That did some damage!
Chin seems to have got his legs back now.
River throws a leg kick but Chin checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chin throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
It seemed like River was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River throws a sloppy head kick and Chin moves out of range easily.
A big right from River misses.
River scoring well with a low kick there.
Chin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Chin.
Chin lunges at River with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by River's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chin cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Bernhard River seems to be getting the better of the standup.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
Chin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but River manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A good leg kick by River.
River scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
River lands with a right hand.
Chin blocks a low kick nicely.
Chin moves into the clinch.
Chin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. River avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chin blocks the elbow strike.
River decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River keeping moving, preventing Chin from controlling successfully.
River trying to keep a closed guard but Chin is proving a slippery customer.
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
River has his foot on Chin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chin works his way back into a safe position though.
River throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
River has his foot on Chin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chin works his way back into a safe position though.
River keeping moving, preventing Chin from controlling successfully.
Chin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but River manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
River thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
River postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chin looking for a sweep. Not yet Chin, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chin holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River working some strikes from top position.
Chin working a defensive guard here.
River trying to control but Chin is working from the bottom.
Uriah Chin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
River preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
River controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
River misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
River bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chin defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
As River tries to get set, Chin tries to push him back and clinch up but River manages to avoid the attempt.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chin misses with a body shot.
Chin closes the distance looking to clinch
and River counters with a low kick, right behind Chin 's knee.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chin tries to clinch up.
River let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River swings for the body but Chin moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bernhard River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think River 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 Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
A very excited looking Bernhard River 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Jun (ranked 1395 p4p, 1553 weight class) and Theodore Nouveau (ranked 77 p4p, 85 weight class). Zhang Jun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Nouveau!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Jun tenderised Nouveau's leg. Nouveau is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jun misses with a wild body shot.
Nouveau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nouveau would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nouveau looking to sit in guard and control but Jun gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nouveau has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jun has passed into side control.
Jun tries to move to mount but Nouveau blocks the move with his legs.
Nouveau seems a little lost for a moment, as Jun dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau manages to get back to half guard.
Jun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nouveau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jun works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nouveau tries to improve position but can't.
Jun is trying to get an arm triangle but Nouveau is defending well.
Jun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nouveau keeps working.
Nouveau tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nouveau is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jun asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nouveau is trying to get back to half guard.
Jun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nouveau has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nouveau prevents Jun from moving into mount.
Jun trying to control the position but Nouveau is working away.
Jun is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nouveau has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nouveau tries to bench press Jun off him but Jun keeps the position.
Nouveau has one of Jun's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nouveau is not content to let Jun control the position.
Nouveau wants to control but Jun postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jun thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nouveau can't do much from the bottom here.
Nouveau tries to buck Jun off but Jun is having none of it.
Jun is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nouveau knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau tries to bench press Jun off him but Jun keeps the position.
Jun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nouveau is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jun happy to just control the position for now.
That's four 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.
Jun tries to stand but Nouveau controls the position and pulls Jun into his guard.
Jun is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nouveau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nouveau is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jun is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jun is looking to control Nouveau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jun avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Jun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jun connects with an inside leg kick.
Jun tries a low kick but Nouveau avoids it.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jun is looking to score with low kicks.
No luck for Nouveau with that takedown attempt.
Jun fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nouveau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jun with the inside leg kick.
Jun keeps the fight on the outside.
Jun connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Jun, which made it look bad.
Zhang Jun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Nouveau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun wants to slow Nouveau down by chopping away at his legs.
Nouveau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jun defends well and Nouveau ends up having to push Jun into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodore Nouveau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jun scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jun lands with an overhand left.
Zhang Jun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nouveau looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Jun counters with a nice right hand that sends Nouveau toppling to the canvas! Nouveau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jun finish him?!
Nouveau is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jun. That's going to slow Nouveau down.
Nouveau is still on wobbly legs! Can Jun finish him?
Jun sends Nouveau crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jun is motioning to the referee to let Nouveau up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nouveau walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Jun swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zhang Jun!
In defeat, Theodore Nouveau stepped up to the mic, saying 'what a mess...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Orion (ranked 1107 p4p, 1310 weight class) and Michael Swango (ranked 157 p4p, 188 weight class). Michael Swango will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Swango!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swango instigates a clinch.
Orion misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swango.
Swango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Orion is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Orion.
 It looks like Michael Swango has been cut.
Swango goes for a takedown attempt but Orion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Swango fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Swango tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Orion defends well and Swango ends up having to push Orion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole Orion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Swango.
Swango checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swango with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Orion to score with a decent uppercut.
Orion lands a glancing blow to the side of Swango's head.
Swango gets a double leg takedown into Orion's guard.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Swango is proving a slippery customer.
Orion preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Swango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion keeping full guard, as Swango tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swango has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Orion to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Swango is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Orion pulls down on the head and he's put Swango to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cole Orion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Bird (ranked 515 p4p, 598 weight class) and Slugger Dunes (ranked 70 p4p, 79 weight class). Dunes has chosen The World's Greatest as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slugger Dunes!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
Dunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bird's head.
Bird 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.
Bird tries for a takedown but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Bird uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Bird attempts a counter takedown but Dunes avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Bird saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunes connects with a body shot that sends Bird's belly button to the back.
Dunes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dunes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bird attempts a counter takedown but Dunes avoids it well and moves away.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dunes loads up on a big right hand but Bird slips the punch.
Bird drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dunes sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bird throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dunes was covering up waiting for the punch and Bird finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bird prevents Dunes from getting back to his feet.
Bird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dunes bucks up and tries to throw Bird off but instead Bird has got his back!
Dunes trying to get back to his feet but Bird is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird controls the position.
Dunes is trying to get back to his feet but Bird has full control of the position and if anything, Dunes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dunes is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dunes is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bird off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bird is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Dunes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bird.
Bird controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunes manages to stand up with Bird still on his back. Eventually Bird drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Dunes stuffs the takedown.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunes.
Dunes takes a swing at Bird's ribcage but misses.
Bird connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Dunes misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Slugger Dunes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bird catches Dunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bird.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Dunes pushes him off.
Dunes counters with a body kick.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bird counters with a takedown into side control.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunes keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Dunes pushes Bird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dunes tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dunes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bird looking to control but Dunes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dunes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bird working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunes tries to buck Bird off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunes prevents Bird from taking his back.
Bird is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dunes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dunes shrugs it off.
Bird seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dunes is holding on tight.
Dunes is trying to stand.
Bird tries to control but Dunes wriggling away.
Bird has hold of Dunes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dunes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet.
Bird tries to control but Dunes wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Dunes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dunes wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Bird has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Dunes taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Bird!
After the fight, Jake Bird was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wally Kruschev (ranked 316 p4p, 483 weight class) and Bobby Brawler (ranked 50 p4p, 76 weight class). Kruschev comes to the cage accompanied by Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Brawler!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Brawler.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Brawler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kruschev tests Brawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brawler scores with a leg kick.
Brawler throws a solid leg kick but Kruschev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brawler.
Brawler throws a leg kick
and Kruschev counters with a nice body kick.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kruschev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short left from Kruschev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brawler lands with a light punch inside.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
Brawler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brawler misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev lands with a right to the head.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev trying to land knees to the body.
Brawler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brawler cracks a nice hook into Kruschev's ribs.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brawler slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brawler. Brawler obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Some bone on bone action there as Brawler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Brawler misses with a jab to the body
and Brawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Brawler - just one landing.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Brawler saw that one coming.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev 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 Brawler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brawler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Brawler throws a low kick but Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Brawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kruschev lands a head kick. Brawler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruschev's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brawler.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Brawler wants to slow Kruschev down by chopping away at his legs.
A cross from Kruschev lands.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev backing away here, and Brawler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brawler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brawler scores with a jab.
Brawler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev thuds his right hand into Brawler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but Brawler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brawler throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Brawler swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Brawler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Brawler throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Brawler off balance momentarily.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Brawler off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that misses.
Brawler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kruschev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Brawler works over Kruschev's head and body with a nice combination.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Brawler throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Brawler lunges at Kruschev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruschev's hand.
Brawler scores with a hook.
Brawler blocks a jab.
Brawler tries to land a leg kick but Kruschev saw it coming and moves away.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brawler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Brawler's side.
Brawler works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
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 Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brawler lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Brawler lands but Kruschev takes it in his stride.
Kruschev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brawler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Brawler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brawler misses with a straight left.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Kruschev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brawler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kruschev eats them both and turns towards Brawler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brawler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bobby Brawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kruschev lands a jab to Brawler's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler misses with a kick to the body
and Kruschev counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brawler!
Brawler misses the jab.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Brawler avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Brawler misses
and Brawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brawler with the inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruschev blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Brawler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kruschev jabs Brawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Brawler slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Brawler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Brawler scores with a nice right hand.
Brawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Brawler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range.
Brawler checks the leg kick.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kruschev takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Brawler shakes it off.
Brawler takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brawler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brawler manages to circle out of the way.
Kruschev scores with a three punch combo!
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brawler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler misses with a hook.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Brawler throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body.
Kruschev walks into a jab.
Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Brawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruschev cracks Brawler with an open hand slap.
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brawler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler catches Kruschev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Brawler.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
Kruschev misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Brawler presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Brawler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brawler tries to work over Kruschev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Brawler - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler.
Kruschev misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Brawler.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brawler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler presses Kruschev against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kruschev takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Brawler.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Brawler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Brawler cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brawler thows a body kick. Kruschev tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Brawler lands with a right hand.
Brawler misses the jab.
Brawler is looking to slow Kruschev down with leg kicks.
Brawler scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruschev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Brawler scores with a shot to the body.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick.
Kruschev wants to slow Brawler down by chopping away at his legs.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brawler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kruschev takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Brawler throws a low kick but Kruschev moves out of range easily.
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brawler has time to react.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Brawler with a jab.
Kruschev cracks Brawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Brawler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Kruschev's knee but Kruschev avoids it well.
Kruschev is looking for a counter combo.
Brawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Brawler with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Brawler.
Brawler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Brawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Brawler scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brawler throws a low kick, looking for Kruschev's leg but Kruschev calmly moves out of range.
Brawler scores with a body shot.
Brawler misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brawler moves out of range of the body kick.
Brawler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Brawler.
Brawler tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brawler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Brawler scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Brawler moves out of range easily.
Brawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruschev.
Brawler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brawler scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruschev.
Brawler slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brawler - that will leave a mark!
Brawler lands an overhand right.
Kruschev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Brawler blocks a head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a sloppy head kick and Brawler moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawler cracks Kruschev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brawler works the jab nicely.
Kruschev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Brawler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brawler scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brawler feints and then cracks Kruschev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kruschev down.
Brawler dips to his left and cracks Kruschev with an uppercut!
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Brawler fakes the leg kick and cracks Kruschev in the body.
Brawler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brawler is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruschev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brawler.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brawler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Brawler!
Bobby Brawler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aroon Rojumanong (ranked 548 p4p, 522 weight class) and Darrel Hill (ranked 31 p4p, 29 weight class). Aroon Rojumanong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aroon Rojumanong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Darrel Hill!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hill.
Rojumanong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Rojumanong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill jabs Rojumanong right on the nose. Rojumanong blinks but takes it well.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rojumanong.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong scores with a jab. Hill acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hill digs a good hook to Rojumanong's body.
Hill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rojumanong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hill dips to his left and cracks Rojumanong with an uppercut!
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Rojumanong.
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!
Hill misses with a straight left.
Rojumanong slaps away a takedown attempt from Hill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rojumanong throws a hook to the side of Hill's head but Hill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojumanong off the cage and back into range.
Hill defending well as Rojumanong loads up on a big left hand.
Rojumanong throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Rojumanong lands the left hand.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Rojumanong connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is looking to clinch but Rojumanong is avoiding it.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Rojumanong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hill slips a jab from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rojumanong misses with a looping right.
Hill swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Rojumanong's shoulder, as Rojumanong tries to avoid the shot.
Hill moves out of range as Rojumanong strikes.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rojumanong throws out the jab.
Hill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rojumanong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hill scrambles back to his feet.
Rojumanong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Hill throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Rojumanong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Rojumanong misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Rojumanong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Rojumanong misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill lands with a straight right. Rojumanong didn't see that one coming.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hill defending well as Rojumanong loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rojumanong misses.
Hill staying out of range there.
Hill defending well as Rojumanong loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojumanong throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Hill misses.
Rojumanong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojumanong looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill missing with a left hand there. Rojumanong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Rojumanong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hill.
Rojumanong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojumanong misses with a double jab.
Rojumanong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojumanong.
Nice defenses there by Rojumanong.
Hill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rojumanong throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Rojumanong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill lands a jab.
Hill's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rojumanong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands an overhand right.
Hill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rojumanong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rojumanong moves out of range of the strikes.
Rojumanong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hill gets a clinch.
Rojumanong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hill works the jab nicely.
Hill misses with a looping right.
Rojumanong misses the jab.
Rojumanong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rojumanong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Rojumanong throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Rojumanong looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rojumanong misses the target.
Hill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rojumanong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill scores with a punch to the head.
Hill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rojumanong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hill slips a jab from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Hill takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Rojumanong breaks from the clinch.
Hill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rojumanong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill scores with a takedown into Rojumanong's guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Rojumanong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill won't allow Rojumanong to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Rojumanong'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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rojumanong working for a triangle but Hill defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darrel Hill will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rojumanong throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rojumanong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rojumanong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Rojumanong blocks a jab.
Rojumanong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rojumanong throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
Rojumanong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hill's head.
Hill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Hill.
Rojumanong fails to land with a series of punches.
Rojumanong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hill circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojumanong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rojumanong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rojumanong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Hill is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Rojumanong's head but Rojumanong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojumanong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojumanong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Rojumanong's belly button to the back.
Hill scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rojumanong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rojumanong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
Hill digs a good body shot into Rojumanong's ribs.
Darrel Hill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill scores with a body shot.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rojumanong misses with a looping left.
Hill throws out a counter right but Rojumanong avoids it with no problem.
Rojumanong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill lands a nice shot that snaps Rojumanong's head back.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill walks into a straight right hand from Rojumanong.
Hill thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hill scores with a body shot.
Hill cracks Rojumanong with an open hand slap.
A slow jab from Rojumanong misses its intended target.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Rojumanong throws a big counter combination but Hill scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hill slips under a jab.
Rojumanong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill slips under a jab.
Hill defending well as Rojumanong loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Rojumanong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rojumanong, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rojumanong doesn't seem phased though.
Rojumanong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
Rojumanong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rojumanong misses with a looping left.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Rojumanong misses.
Rojumanong throws a big shot that misses.
Hill tries to clinch up but Rojumanong circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill moves into the clinch successfully.
Rojumanong lands a nice elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Hill fails to land.
Hill digs a right hand underneath Rojumanong's ribcage. Rojumanong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rojumanong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojumanong blocks an uppercut.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rojumanong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojumanong misses with some punches.
Rojumanong throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojumanong misses with an elbow over the top.
Rojumanong misses with the head strike.
Rojumanong blocks an uppercut.
Rojumanong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojumanong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rojumanong looking for a sweep. Not yet Rojumanong, not yet.
Hill stays in close to Rojumanong's body and controls the position.
Hill is continuing to stall.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Rojumanong.
Hill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojumanong is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill stopping the sweep attempt from Rojumanong.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hill connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Hill.
Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojumanong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darrel Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Rojumanong loads up on a big right hand but Hill slips the punch.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hill moves out of range as Rojumanong strikes.
Hill tries to clinch there but Rojumanong circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojumanong.
Hill blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Rojumanong misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rojumanong.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rojumanong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rojumanong avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hill tries to clinch up.
Rojumanong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojumanong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rojumanong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hill manages to avoid it.
Rojumanong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Rojumanong misses.
Hill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill scores with the left hand. Rojumanong knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hill shoots in and drives through. Rojumanong sprawls well.
Hill on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rojumanong digs a good body shot into Hill's ribs.
Rojumanong misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
Rojumanong throws a big shot that misses.
Hill connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rojumanong. Rojumanong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hill lands with an uppercut that bounces Rojumanong off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
It looked like Rojumanong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice sprawl there from Rojumanong as Hill shoots in.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rojumanong.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hill loads up on a big right hand but Rojumanong slips the punch.
Hill connects with a body shot that sends Rojumanong's belly button to the back.
Rojumanong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Hill. Beautiful body shot.
Hill looks to land a right hand but Rojumanong moved out of range.
Hill looks to throw the jab but Rojumanong is out of range.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rojumanong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darrel Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojumanong misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Rojumanong misses its intended target.
Hill throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rojumanong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Hill looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rojumanong misses with a hook. Hill ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hill.
Hill moves away from the strike by Rojumanong.
Hill throws a hook but Rojumanong blocks it.
Hill ducks under a wild hook from Rojumanong.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rojumanong moves away.
Rojumanong lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Hill.
Hill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rojumanong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Rojumanong.
Hill moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target.
Hill shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hill fails to land with a series of punches.
Aroon Rojumanong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a jab.
A big left from Hill misses.
Rojumanong misses with a straight left.
Hill throws out a loose jab but Rojumanong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill moves away from the strike by Rojumanong.
A slow jab from Rojumanong misses its intended target.
Rojumanong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Rojumanong.
Rojumanong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojumanong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojumanong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rojumanong connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Darrel Hill has been cut.
Hill lands a lovely overhand right.
Rojumanong throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Rojumanong moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Rojumanong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Rojumanong's head but Rojumanong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rojumanong throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Rojumanong.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rojumanong misses with a straight right.
Rojumanong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rojumanong looks to land a combination but Hill avoids it well.
Hill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hill with a hook.
A lazy left from Hill finds it's target.
Hill 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.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Hill does it's job there.
Darrel Hill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hill blocks a jab.
Hill thuds a left hand into Rojumanong's body.
Hill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rojumanong.
It seemed like Hill was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rojumanong throws a jab when Hill was well out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrel Hill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hill 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrel Hill!
A relieved looking Darrel Hill thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Aroon Rojumanong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haise Sasaki (ranked 318 p4p, 513 weight class) and Andy Viking (ranked 51 p4p, 73 weight class). Haise Sasaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andy Viking's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haise Sasaki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Viking!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki checks a low kick from Viking.
Sasaki throws a body kick that misses.
Viking wants to counter with a clinch but Sasaki pushes him away.
Sasaki tries a low kick but Viking avoids it.
Sasaki throws a left that rocks Viking and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Sasaki dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Viking regain composure!
Viking is rocked!
It looks like Andy Viking has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sasaki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking tries a head kick but it misses.
Viking walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Viking limp body while Sasaki jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Haise Sasaki made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tacitus Kilgore (ranked 109 p4p, 131 weight class) and Jay Simon (ranked 15 p4p, 16 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tacitus Kilgore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch but Kilgore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kilgore appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore throws a hook but Simon avoids it easily.
Simon throws a body punch but Kilgore moves out of range.
Simon cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Kilgore throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon throws a hook but Kilgore avoids it easily.
Kilgore throwing a counter right hand but Simon manages to avoid it.
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kilgore is keeping the position for now.
Simon keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon pushes down on Kilgore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kilgore keeps working.
Simon tries to pass to full mount but Kilgore defends it.
Kilgore moves into full guard.
Simon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two 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.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Simon trying to control but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Simon looking to pass the guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon trying to move into half guard but instead Kilgore has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore trying to control but Simon is working from the bottom.
Kilgore postures up.
Simon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilgore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kilgore throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Simon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kilgore scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simon doesn't seem bothered though.
Tacitus Kilgore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kilgore takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simon showed some decent athleticism there.
Kilgore won't allow Simon to pass to mount.
Simon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kilgore doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simon.
Simon wants to pass to mount but Kilgore is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Simon dominated that round.
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.
Kilgore stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kilgore wants it to stay on the feet.
Simon shoots for a takedown but Kilgore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilgore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Kilgore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Kilgore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Simon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kilgore's waist but Kilgore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simon off to one side.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simon.
Simon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kilgore at a distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilgore 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 Simon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kilgore takes one on the button.
Simon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kilgore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Kilgore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kilgore explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kilgore.
Simon moves away from the strike by Kilgore.
Kilgore lands with a right hand.
Kilgore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crunch! Kilgore slams his shin into Simon's torso.
Kilgore looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Kilgore with a nice cross.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kilgore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simon somewhat.
Simon ducks right into an uppercut from Kilgore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon misses with an uppercut. Kilgore saw that one coming.
Kilgore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Kilgore looks to score with a jab to the body but Simon is just out of range.
Simon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kilgore looks to land a left hand but Simon moved out of range nicely.
Simon darts in trying to clinch
and Kilgore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simon thinking.
Kilgore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kilgore throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilgore works Simon's body with a nice hook.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon throws out a loose jab but Kilgore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kilgore as he jumps to the side.
Kilgore stuffs the takedown.
Simon wants to clinch.
Simon throws a hook but Kilgore blocks it.
Simon throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
Kilgore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Simon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kilgore.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Simon lands in his opponent's guard.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilgore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simon controlling from the top position.
Simon forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore dominated that second round.
That's time! Kilgore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simon moves out of range as Kilgore strikes.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kilgore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Kilgore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kilgore sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simon wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Tacitus Kilgore is winning the standup battle so far.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kilgore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Simon.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simon at a distance.
Simon misses with an uppercut
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kilgore lands with a nice body punch.
Kilgore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kilgore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kilgore won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon trying to control the action but Kilgore is working from the bottom.
Kilgore gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kilgore controlling the position for now.
Simon is looking to advance position but Kilgore won't allow it.
Simon 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.
Simon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Simon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kilgore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore is in trouble now - Simon has advanced to mount!
Simon tries to control but Kilgore wriggling away.
Kilgore wants to hold on but Simon pushes him away.
Simon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kilgore working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kilgore is now in Simon's guard. A big mistake from Simon there, giving up the dominant position!
Simon looking for a guillotine here but Kilgore defends easily.
Kilgore trying to control the position from guard on top but Simon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kilgore has picked Simon up and slammed him! Simon can't keep hold of the triangle and Kilgore manages to pass to side control!
Simon is trying to control Kilgore's posture but Kilgore avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tacitus Kilgore did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kilgore throws a hook to the side of Simon's head but Simon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon throws out a counter right but Kilgore avoids it with no problem.
Kilgore throws a push kick but Simon slaps the foot to one side.
Tacitus Kilgore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Simon coming out on top.
Kilgore throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kilgore.
Kilgore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Kilgore scores with a jab.
Kilgore misses with a hook
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Kilgore sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kilgore throws a lazy right hand but Simon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kilgore misses with a straight right.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Kilgore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilgore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kilgore's corner calls for a 1-2. Kilgore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kilgore scores with a sloppy right hand. Simon should have avoided that one.
Simon closes the distance and pushes Kilgore back into the cage.
Simon tries to pull guard but Kilgore forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Simon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simon lands a shoulder strike.
Kilgore tries to break free but Simon pushes him back against the cage.
Simon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilgore backwards.
Kilgore manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Kilgore throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kilgore.
Simon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Simon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Kilgore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kilgore misses its target.
Simon misses with an uppercut
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore walks into a straight right hand from Simon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kilgore loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Simon tries to clinch but Kilgore is having none of it.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilgore manages to avoid it.
It looked like Kilgore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simon.
Kilgore digs a good body shot into Simon's ribs.
Kilgore misses with a hook. Simon ducked under it nicely.
Simon is looking to clinch but Kilgore is avoiding it.
Kilgore sizes up Simon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Kilgore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tacitus Kilgore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Kilgore swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut.
Simon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon throws a shot from downtown. Kilgore moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kilgore misses the target.
Kilgore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Simon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilgore as he avoids it easily.
Simon dives in and grabs Kilgore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kilgore pushes down on Simon's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Kilgore misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
An inside leg kick lands from Kilgore.
Simon tries to clinch up but Kilgore circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilgore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simon on the side of the head.
Kilgore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kilgore misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Simon looks to throw the jab but Kilgore is out of range.
Simon misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon cracks Kilgore with an open hand slap.
Simon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kilgore swivels and escapes.
Kilgore slips under a jab.
Simon misses with a looping right.
Simon slips under a jab from Kilgore.
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!
Kilgore punishes Simon's body with a nice straight punch.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
Simon tests Kilgore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilgore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kilgore misses with a hook.
Simon misses with an uppercut.
Simon scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tacitus Kilgore had his way with Jay Simon 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!
Kilgore lands a nice shot to the body.
Kilgore lands a slapping body shot.
Simon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simon instigates a clinch.
A short right from Simon on the inside.
Kilgore breaks the clinch.
Simon moves in looking to clinch but Kilgore pushes him off.
A big left from Kilgore misses.
Kilgore misses with a few strikes there.
Kilgore misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilgore swings widly with a right hand
so Simon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilgore keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilgore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilgore showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Simon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Simon drops back looking for a leg! Kilgore is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kilgore manages to kick Simon off! Simon jumps back into Kilgore's guard.
Kilgore managing to control the position.
Tacitus Kilgore is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilgore continues to stall.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilgore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon looking to sit in guard and control but Kilgore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kilgore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kilgore wants to control from the top but Simon keeps moving.
Simon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilgore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilgore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilgore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simon trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tacitus Kilgore.
I think Kilgore 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jay Simon!
Jay Simon is the new lightweight champion!
Jay Simon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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