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CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nickels (ranked 3100 p4p, 1711 weight class) and Cole Watts (ranked 360 p4p, 209 weight class). Watts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shook Ones - By: Mobb Deep kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Nickels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Watts!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts gets tackled into the ropes by Nickels. Nickels maintains the clinch.
Nickels tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickels lands a hook that snaps the head of Watts backwards.
Nickels misses with a punch on the inside.
Watts tries to break free but Nickels pushes him back against the ropes.
Nickels misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nickels fails to land.
Watts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watts blocking some punches.
Watts misses with some punches.
Nickels takes a shot to the head.
Nickels misses with some punches.
Watts breaks the clinch.
Nickels pushes Watts up against the ropes in a clinch.
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watts looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nickels keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Nickels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watts landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickels wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickels throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Watts tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickels is retaining full guard.
Nickels wants to sweep here but Watts controlling him for the moment.
Watts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nickels striking off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Watts landing some decent shots from guard.
Watts trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickels is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickels thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nickels throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nickels trying to strike off his back.
Watts lands a couple of digs.
Nickels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nickels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watts is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Watts works over Nickels with some ground and pound from guard.
Nickels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nickels trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Watts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Watts lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Watts landing some decent shots from guard.
Watts keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nickels's head.
Watts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Watts landing some decent shots from guard.
Nickels doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Watts arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nickels's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cole Watts!
A very excited looking Cole Watts rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 2714 p4p, 3939 weight class) and Sambo Trambai (ranked 340 p4p, 448 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Come As You Are - Nirvana blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Trambai!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trambai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trambai gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Trambai lands a right hand.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trambai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Trambai gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the ropes.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trambai is trying to stall.
Trambai looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Jackson has Trambai pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jackson pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Trambai tumbling to the mat - Jackson dives into Trambai's guard.
Trambai controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trambai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Trambai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson has his foot on Trambai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trambai works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trambai defends well.
Trambai trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has his foot on Trambai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trambai works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson is trying to keep Trambai in close.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Trambai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Trambai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Trambai is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Trambai is proving a slippery customer.
Trambai is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson has his foot on Trambai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trambai works his way back into a safe position though.
Trambai wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Trambai postures up.
Trambai looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Trambai keeps moving.
Trambai is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trambai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
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 Luther Jackson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson tries to counter with a takedown but Trambai is quick to defend against it.
Jackson clinches up with Trambai and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jackson lands a body punch.
Trambai pulls guard effortlessly.
Trambai keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Trambai trying to control the position here.
Jackson stops Trambai from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trambai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Trambai in his guard.
Trambai wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trambai stacks Jackson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trambai!
Trambai is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to control but Trambai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trambai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Trambai is controlling well.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trambai pulls his head out easily.
Trambai is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Trambai is stalling in the full guard.
Trambai wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trambai wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Trambai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trambai tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Sambo Trambai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trambai misses with a punch on the inside.
Trambai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trambai tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Trambai moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jackson manages to end up in side control.
Trambai is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trambai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Trambai!
Trambai won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trambai gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right from Trambai.
 It looks like Luther Jackson has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sambo Trambai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson scores with a takedown into Trambai's guard.
Trambai is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Trambai.
Jackson wants to work for an arm triangle but Trambai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackson 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.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson trying to control from Trambai's half guard. Trambai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Trambai working a defensive guard here.
Trambai keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Trambai working a defensive guard here.
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.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Trambai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trambai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Trambai wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Trambai has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Trambai manages to pass to side control!
Trambai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Trambai controls the position from side control.
Jackson gets back to half guard.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trambai is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Trambai prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Trambai content to control rather than advance.
Jackson wants to control but Trambai is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trambai is one step ahead there.
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 Luther Jackson.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luther Jackson!
A very excited looking Luther Jackson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akeen Coker (ranked 1913 p4p, 930 weight class) and Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 254 p4p, 133 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akeen Coker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Coker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A low kick from Coker is predictable there
and Tulikoura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coker ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
An attempted straight right counter from Coker misses the target.
Coker throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
Coker throws a lazy uppercut
and Tulikoura counters with an inside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Coker moves out of range.
Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Coker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it.
Coker 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.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Coker misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Tulikoura on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coker was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura.
Coker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tulikoura thumps Coker with a low kick.
Tulikoura scores with a leg kick.
Coker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coker clobbers Tulikoura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tulikoura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tulikoura - that will leave a mark!
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Coker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Coker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tulikoura.
Coker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura misses with a jab to the body
and Coker counters with a straight right hand.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Coker avoids it easily.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Coker's front leg but catches the back leg as Coker tries to avoid it.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tulikoura blocks the body kick.
Coker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Coker checks a leg kick.
Coker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tulikoura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker tries to keep at a distance but Tulikoura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tulikoura scores with a shoulder strike.
Tulikoura lands with a light punch inside.
Tulikoura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tulikoura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tulikoura smiles and moves away.
Coker throws a low kick, looking for Tulikoura's leg but Tulikoura calmly moves out of range.
Tulikoura needs to keep his hands up - Coker had a free shot at his head there.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Coker.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Tulikoura misses
and Coker counters with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Coker - that will leave a mark!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura wants to slow Coker down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Tulikoura is predictable there
and Coker counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Coker throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Coker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Coker.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Coker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Coker throws a leg kick which misses Tulikoura's front leg but catches the back leg as Tulikoura tries to avoid it.
Coker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura feints and then cracks Coker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Coker down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Coker misses with a wild body shot.
Akeen Coker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tulikoura tries to close the distance and clinch but Coker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coker throwing a counter right hand but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws a solid leg kick but Coker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tulikoura.
Tulikoura tried to score with a low kick but Coker checks it.
Tulikoura dips to his left and cracks Coker with an uppercut!
Coker with a hook.
Coker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tulikoura checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot.
Tulikoura jabs Coker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tulikoura on the side of the head.
Coker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tulikoura defending well as Coker loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Coker misses the target.
Coker staying out of range there.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
Coker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Coker down.
A bone on bone clash there as Coker blocks the leg kick.
Coker is looking to counter punch.
A cross from Tulikoura lands.
Akeen Coker is winning the standup battle so far.
Tulikoura throws a poor cross that misses
and Coker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tulikoura's knee momentarily.
Tulikoura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coker cracks Tulikoura with an open hand slap.
Tulikoura with a jab.
Tulikoura looks for the body kick but Coker saw that one coming.
Coker tries to counter by clinching up but Tulikoura breaks away and moves out of range.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Coker counters with a good low kick that Tulikoura was not able to check.
Coker throws an off balance right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coker throws a big shot that misses.
Tulikoura scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura tries to land a leg kick but Coker saw it coming and moves away.
Tulikoura digs a good hook to Coker's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tulikoura just manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coker drops his hands momentarily and Tulikoura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tulikoura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Coker.
Coker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tulikoura misses with a left hand
and Coker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tulikoura really felt that one!
Coker checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Coker avoids the punch easily.
Coker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Coker misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch
and Coker counters with a leg kick.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coker.
Tulikoura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Tulikoura connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coker throws out a leg kick but Tulikoura moves out of range and Coker only half commits.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tulikoura tries a quick counter leg kick but Coker is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Coker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Coker.
Coker misses with a body shot.
Coker moves out of range as Tulikoura throws a body kick.
Coker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tulikoura scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Coker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that misses.
Coker defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
Coker tried to counter with a leg kick but Tulikoura avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coker fakes the leg kick and cracks Tulikoura in the body.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Coker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coker checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Coker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tulikoura scores with a nice right hand.
Tulikoura blocks a low kick nicely.
Coker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tulikoura throws out a counter right but Coker avoids it with no problem.
Tulikoura checks the leg kick.
Coker throws a low kick but Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Coker 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 Tulikoura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tulikoura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tulikoura digs a good hook to Coker's body.
Tulikoura fakes the leg kick and cracks Coker in the body.
Coker lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Coker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tulikoura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tulikoura moves out of range as Coker throws a body kick.
Coker checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Coker is able to avoid easily.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coker counters with a stiff right hand.
Coker misses with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coker misses with a hook
and Tulikoura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tulikoura throws a lazy uppercut
and Coker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Coker throws the left hand but Tulikoura avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tulikoura.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Coker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Coker darts in trying to clinch
and Tulikoura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tulikoura lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coker with the inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tulikoura.
A big left from Coker misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Coker slams his shin into Tulikoura's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Coker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tulikoura gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Coker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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 Akeen Coker.
Well Tulikoura 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lowe (ranked 1660 p4p, 915 weight class) and David Dilbrandt (ranked 178 p4p, 105 weight class). Lowe comes to the ring accompanied by Parsonsfield - Weeds or Windflowers. Dilbrandt has chosen Rock the Dragon as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild combination.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Lowe connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
Dilbrandt unleashes a big counter combination but Lowe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick that misses.
Dilbrandt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lowe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lowe scores with a nice head shot.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Lowe moved away.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lowe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lowe defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Lowe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lowe.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Lowe.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Lowe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Lowe takes one on the button.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Nice uppercut lands for Dilbrandt. That snapped Lowe's head back.
Lowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a head kick. That will keep Lowe thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lowe rushes Dilbrandt and presses him up against the ropes.
Lowe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lowe.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dilbrandt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe keeps control of Dilbrandt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt avoids the elbow strike from Lowe, against the ropes.
Dilbrandt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Lowe scores with a shoulder strike.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Lowe connects with a leg kick.
Lowe scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Lowe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dilbrandt misses with a shot to the body
and Lowe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lowe lands with a light punch inside.
Lowe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dilbrandt is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Lowe working aggressively here.
Lowe misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dilbrandt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lowe.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lowe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lowe throws a low kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Lowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Lowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Lowe cracks a nice hook into Dilbrandt's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Lowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lowe thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lowe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dilbrandt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dilbrandt looks to land a right hand but Lowe moved out of range.
Dilbrandt misses with a head kick.
A jab from Lowe finds it's way through Dilbrandt's defenses.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight right.
It looked like Lowe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lowe throws a head kick that Dilbrandt semi-blocks.
Mike Lowe is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dilbrandt - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dilbrandt lands a head kick!
Lowe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Lowe avoids it.
Dilbrandt blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Lowe with a series of wild strikes but Lowe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lowe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Lowe moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Lowe moves out of range easily.
Lowe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dilbrandt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lowe misses with a body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick, looking for Lowe's leg but Lowe calmly moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lowe's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Lowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Lowe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Lowe misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Lowe. That snapped Dilbrandt's head back.
An inside leg kick lands from Lowe.
Dilbrandt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dilbrandt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dilbrandt throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Lowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lowe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lowe misses with a wild body shot.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt stuns Lowe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe throws a push kick but Dilbrandt slaps the foot to one side.
Lowe slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowe.
Lowe lands a jab to the head.
Lowe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lowe thinking.
Mike Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lowe misses with the body kick
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lowe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lowe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lowe lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt digs a good body shot into Lowe's ribs.
Donk. Lowe catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Lowe stalks Dilbrandt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dilbrandt's face. Dilbrandt staggers backwards, shaken.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowe, as that shot connected.
Dilbrandt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Lowe wants to clinch
and Dilbrandt counters with a good low kick that Lowe was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Lowe checks a leg kick nicely.
Lowe misses with a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Lowe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lowe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Lowe misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Lowe - just one landing.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Lowe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lowe counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe tries to land a leg kick but Dilbrandt saw it coming and moves away.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Lowe catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from Lowe.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Lowe scores with a leg kick.
Lowe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Lowe.
Lowe blocks a leg kick.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Lowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Donk. Lowe catches Dilbrandt right on the button with a cross.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lowe is able to avoid easily.
Lowe lands a leg kick that knocks Dilbrandt off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dilbrandt. That's going to slow Lowe down.
Mike Lowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lowe circles away quickly and effectively.
Lowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lowe moves in looking to clinch but Dilbrandt pushes him off.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Lowe.
Dilbrandt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dilbrandt cracks Lowe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lowe throws a jab but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Lowe counters with a one-two to the body.
Dilbrandt tries to score with a low kick but Lowe moves his leg out of the way.
Lowe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dilbrandt will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Dilbrandt misses the target.
Lowe misses with a looping left.
Dilbrandt 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe cracks Dilbrandt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dilbrandt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with low kicks.
Lowe scores with a sloppy right hand. Dilbrandt should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Lowe throws a body kick.
Lowe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dilbrandt with a jab.
A lazy body kick from Lowe
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dilbrandt checks a leg kick.
Lowe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lowe throws a big shot that misses.
Lowe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dilbrandt at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe lands a lovely overhand right.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to the nose.
 Lowe is rocked!
Lowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Lowe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dilbrandt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Lowe counter with a right hand.
David Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lowe seems to have got his legs back now.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Lowe counters with a right hand to the body.
Lowe cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lowe slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt cracks Lowe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lowe avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Lowe thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Lowe. Beautiful body shot.
Lowe moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt can't find room to land a body shot as Lowe controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Lowe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lowe 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Lowe!
An out of breath Mike Lowe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Reed (ranked 536 p4p, 3774 weight class) and Tua Taamu (ranked 75 p4p, 466 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tua Taamu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a hook to the side of Taamu's head but Taamu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taamu is out of range.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Taamu counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taamu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Taamu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed 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.
Taamu throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taamu throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taamu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taamu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Reed throws a hook but Taamu avoids it easily.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Taamu throws a body kick that misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Taamu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed misses with a hook. Taamu ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamu throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
As Reed backs off Taamu throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Taamu wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
That kick from Reed tenderised Taamu's leg. Taamu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed throws a push kick but Taamu slaps the foot to one side.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Taamu avoids it.
Taamu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Reed pushes Taamu away with a front kick.
Reed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reed lands a jab to Taamu's midsection.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taamu moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Taamu's ribs.
Taamu throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
It appears Reed was looking to counter with a kick there.
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!
Taamu walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taamu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taamu misses with the body kick
and Reed counters with a big head kick but Taamu shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Taamu sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taamu takes one to the chin there.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Taamu avoids it.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed thuds his right hand into Taamu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Taamu is rocked!
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taamu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taamu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taamu seems to have recovered his senses.
Taamu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taamu connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamu was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Taamu.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Taamu moves out of range easily.
Taamu tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taamu can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Reed.
Reed moves out of range as Taamu strikes.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Taamu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taamu avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
Taamu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taamu's sensitive parts.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taamu counters with a leg kick.
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Taamu does it's job there.
Reed takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Reed lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Reed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Taamu throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamu tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Taamu throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Taamu defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taamu checks it well.
Taamu thinks about the counter body kick.
Taamu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taamu.
Taamu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Taamu tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed 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.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Taamu ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taamu just manages to avoid it.
Taamu blocks a leg kick.
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taamu thumps Reed with a low kick.
Taamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taamu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taamu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taamu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taamu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed backing away here, and Taamu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed with a hook.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taamu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Taamu saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed throws a push kick but Taamu slaps the foot to one side.
Taamu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Taamu moves his leg out of the way.
Taamu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Taamu throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Taamu blocks the low kick.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Taamu counter with a right hand.
Taamu throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Taamu lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Reed is predictable there
and Taamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Taamu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taamu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taamu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taamu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taamu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taamu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Taamu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taamu staying out of range there.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed throws a jab when Taamu was well out of range.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reed with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Taamu shrugs it off though.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taamu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taamu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Taamu counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taamu.
Taamu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taamu misses with a body shot
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Reed's legs.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Taamu counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Taamu throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Taamu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Taamu does no damage.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed misses with a hook. Taamu ducked under it nicely.
And Taamu responds with a good body kick, but Reed manages to step out the way in time.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed walks into a jab.
Tua Taamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Taamu counters with a body kick that stops Reed in his tracks momentarily.
Taamu throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taamu lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Taamu counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Taamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Taamu lands a big head kick that sends Reed tumbling to the mat! Taamu takes a step backwards and waves Reed back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reed is rocked!
It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Taamu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Reed tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tua Taamu!
A victorious Tua Taamu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Whitaker (ranked 356 p4p, 928 weight class) and Barnabas Ungar (ranked 48 p4p, 127 weight class). Ungar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wolf Totem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barnabas Ungar!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Whitaker .
Whitaker tries to sprawl but Ungar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ungar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whitaker has his hands clasped together around Ungar's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Whitaker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ungar.
Whitaker is looking to improve his position.
Whitaker wants to control but Ungar is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ungar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ungar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ungar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker is not content to let Ungar control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ungar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ungar is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whitaker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ungar.
Ungar wants to work for an arm triangle but Whitaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Whitaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Ungar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ungar looks to land a strike but Whitaker avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ungar tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard.
Ungar passes Whitaker 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ungar 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.
Whitaker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heartless Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ungar tries to pass to full mount but Whitaker defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar prevents Whitaker from improving his position.
Whitaker gets full guard.
Whitaker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ungar.
Ungar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whitaker 's guard.
Ungar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Whitaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Whitaker won't allow Ungar to pass to mount.
Ungar is just content to waste time from the top position. Whitaker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ungar tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitaker is retaining full guard.
Whitaker has Ungar pulled in close to control his posture.
Ungar throwing strikes but missing.
Ungar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ungar wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Whitaker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barnabas Ungar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whitaker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whitaker throws a combination that misses
letting Ungar counter with a right hand.
Ungar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Whitaker swivels and escapes.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Whitaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ungar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ungar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Whitaker avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Whitaker misses its target.
Ungar fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitaker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ungar just manages to avoid it.
Whitaker throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker throws a chopping leg kick but Ungar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ungar wants to counter with a clinch but Whitaker pushes him away.
Whitaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses.
Ungar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ungar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Whitaker napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Whitaker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ungar's guard! Nice work there by Whitaker !
Ungar controls Whitaker momentarily but Whitaker frees himself.
Whitaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Whitaker wants to stand but Ungar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Whitaker trying to control but Ungar is working from the bottom.
Whitaker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ungar's guard.
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.
Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ungar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitaker has managed to get both his arms back between Ungar's legs - danger averted.
Whitaker wants to control from the top but Ungar keeps moving.
Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ungar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ungar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitaker is one step ahead there.
Ungar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whitaker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ungar is trying to maintain the position but Whitaker is very close to passing his half guard.
Whitaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ungar trying to control but Whitaker postures up.
Whitaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Whitaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ungar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker can pounce on him.
Whitaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Whitaker jabs at Ungar's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ungar walks into a left hand.
Barnabas Ungar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitaker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whitaker scores with a nice body kick.
Whitaker looks to throw the jab but Ungar is out of range.
Ungar is looking to clinch.
Whitaker needs to keep his hands up - Ungar had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ungar throws a right hand that Whitaker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whitaker also avoids with ease.
Ungar takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ungar moves into the clinch.
Ungar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabas Ungar.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ungar manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Whitaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ungar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ungar misses with a series of wild punches.
Whitaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitaker tries to land a front kick but Ungar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whitaker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ungar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
Whitaker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ungar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ungar avoids the head kick by Whitaker .
Ungar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitaker but Whitaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ungar slips under a jab from Whitaker .
Ungar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Whitaker .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ungar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whitaker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ungar is rocked!
Whitaker throws a jab when Ungar was well out of range.
Whitaker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Whitaker finds it's way through Ungar's defenses.
Ungar is still on wobbly legs! Can Whitaker finish him?
Whitaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Ungar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ungar seems to have recovered his senses.
Whitaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ungar tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Ungar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whitaker counters with a series of strikes. Ungar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Whitaker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whitaker feints with a jab and clips Ungar right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Ungar is sent crashing into the canvas and Whitaker leaps in for the kill! Ungar tries to get to his feet but Whitaker is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Ungar is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Whitaker !
A very excited looking Roy Whitaker 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonzo Mirage (ranked 975 p4p, 879 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 133 p4p, 117 weight class). Vujić has chosen Regeaton Montenegro as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alphonzo Mirage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujić lands a nice shot that snaps Mirage's head back.
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vujić.
Vujić punishes Mirage's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Vujić has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mirage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vujić.
A low kick lands for Mirage.
Vujić comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mirage 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.
Mirage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've been told by Mirage's head coaches at OFFSEASON Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vujić throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Vujić dips to his left and cracks Mirage with an uppercut!
Vujić sizes up Mirage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mirage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Mirage misses.
Krsto Vujić seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić slips a jab from Mirage.
Mirage staying out of range there.
Vujić works the jab nicely.
Vujić moves out of range as Mirage strikes.
Mirage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vujić cracks Mirage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vujić misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
A jab from Mirage misses.
Vujić is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vujić jabs at Mirage's body.
Vujić tries to clinch but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Vujić connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vujić steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mirage.
Vujić throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mirage on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirage dodges the punch combination from Vujić.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage swats away the attempt to clinch by Vujić.
Vujić lands a nice looking body shot.
Vujić throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mirage tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vujić is in Mirage's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mirage is on top in guard.
Mirage wants to control from the top but Vujić keeps moving.
Vujić looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vujić holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić keeping moving, preventing Mirage from controlling successfully.
Mirage won't allow Vujić to sweep him here.
Vujić looking to control.
Mirage trying to control the position from guard on top but Vujić is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vujić is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mirage is really struggling to control Vujić but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mirage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Mirage stalls from top position.
Mirage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mirage decides to stand back up. Mirage steps back and let's Vujić get back to his feet.
Alphonzo Mirage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vujić tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mirage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vujić lands a slapping body shot.
Jab, jab by Mirage - just one landing.
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
Mirage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mirage throws a body punch but Vujić moves out of range.
Vujić is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mirage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mirage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krsto Vujić dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mirage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vujić misses with a double jab.
A shot to the liver by Vujić. Beautiful body shot.
Vujić cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Vujić thuds a left hand into Mirage's body.
Mirage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vujić tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vujić misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Vujić lands a right hook to the body.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Vujić has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirage.
Vujić tests Mirage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Krsto Vujić seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vujić lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić shoots in and bounces Mirage off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mirage has Vujić pulled in close to control his posture.
Mirage controls Vujić momentarily but Vujić frees himself.
Mirage keeping moving, preventing Vujić from controlling successfully.
Mirage is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vujić postures up.
Mirage keeping moving, preventing Vujić from controlling successfully.
Vujić postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vujić is one step ahead there.
Mirage wants to hit a sweep here but Vujić passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mirage there!
Vujić looking to control but Mirage is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mirage regains half guard.
Vujić wants to pass the guard but Mirage is defending well.
Mirage trying to hold on to Vujić's head to control him but Vujić postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić is controlling the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vujić is trying to control. Mirage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mirage trying to control from the bottom.
Mirage is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Vujić is keen to just control but Mirage is a slippery customer.
Vujić trying to pass the guard but Mirage defending well.
Mirage pushes Vujić off looking to stand but Vujić dives back in and keeps control.
Mirage tries to roll over but Vujić keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mirage is refusing to be controlled, as Vujić sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mirage cracks Vujić with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Vujić is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some wild striking there from Vujić.
Mirage quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vujić swings widly with a right hand
and Mirage counters with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vujić bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mirage misses with a straight left.
Mirage dips to his left and cracks Vujić with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krsto Vujić showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mirage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Donk. Vujić catches Mirage right on the button with a cross.
A lazy left from Vujić finds it's target.
Vujić checks the leg kick.
Vujić lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mirage at a distance.
Vujić fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vujić.
Vujić takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Vujić misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vujić is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mirage rather than just go for the knockout.
Vujić scores with a jab. Mirage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vujić forces Mirage back against the ropes and clinches.
Vujić has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
Vujić prevents a body shot from Mirage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vujić lands an uppercut.
A short right from Mirage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Mirage can't find room to land a body shot as Vujić controls the action.
Mirage misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vujić.
Vujić lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Vujić tries to work over Mirage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vujić scores with a shot to the side of Mirage's head.
Vujić blocks a body shot from Mirage.
Mirage takes a shot to the head.
Mirage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vujić backwards.
A body shot lands from Mirage.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vujić being controlled against the ropes.
Mirage throws a head punch that misses.
Vujić lands with a light punch inside.
Vujić lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Vujić.
A head punch on the inside from Vujić fails to land.
Vujić lands a body shot.
Mirage is trying to stall.
Vujić tries a body shot but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage lands a right hand.
Mirage lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
Krsto Vujić is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirage lands with a right to the head.
Mirage digs a right hand underneath Vujić's ribcage. Vujić let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mirage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mirage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mirage throws a punch but it's blocked by Vujić.
Vujić blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vujić prevents a body shot from Mirage.
Mirage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vujić's elbow.
Vujić prevents a body shot from Mirage.
Mirage misses with a body punch.
Vujić blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirage misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mirage tries a body shot but Vujić blocks it.
Mirage tries a body shot but Vujić blocks it.
Vujić misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mirage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alphonzo Mirage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirage misses with a body punch.
Mirage misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirage.
Vujić prevents a body shot from Mirage.
Mirage tries to throw a body punch but Vujić avoids it by throwing Mirage back against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Krsto Vujić.
I've got Vujić winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krsto Vujić!
Krsto Vujić seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kappa Knox (ranked 555 p4p, 1166 weight class) and Mad Dog Malone (ranked 80 p4p, 165 weight class). Knox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 'Til I Collapse | Eminem. Malone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Boys - Inner Circle. Mad Dog Malone 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kappa Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mad Dog Malone!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Malone connects with a crisp jab.
Knox tries to move into range but Malone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malone slips a jab and a cross from Knox.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Malone throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Malone tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone misses with a body kick.
Knox appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Malone misses its intended target.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Mad Dog Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a predictable looking body shot
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knox tries a low kick but Malone avoids it.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Knox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a solid body kick.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Malone misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a solid body kick.
Malone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Malone throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a straight right hand.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malone.
Malone scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Malone throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knox throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Nice shot by Malone.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Knox's head backwards.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Knox 's knee.
Knox checks a low kick from Malone.
Malone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malone connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Malone misses the target.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone throws a front kick aimed at Knox's knee but Knox avoids it well.
As Malone backs away, Knox returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Knox moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Malone throws a low kick but Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick.
Malone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Malone counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knox.
Knox throws a good cross that connects.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox scores with a one two! Malone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malone throws a big shot that misses.
Malone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Malone's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knox.
Knox is looking to land body kicks.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Malone.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
Knox lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Knox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malone wants to slow Knox down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
Nice defenses there by Knox.
Malone just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKnox.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone throws a right hand that misses
and Malone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.
Knox thumps Malone with a low kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone throws a series of strikes that have Knox backpedaling.
Knox lands a jab to the head.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malone misses with a lunging right hand
and Knox counters with a nice body kick.
Knox cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
Malone is rocked!
Knox thumps Malone with a low kick.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Knox.
Malone thows a leg kick but Knox checks it
and Knox counters with a big right hand! Oh Malone is in trouble here! Knox follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kappa Knox!
During a confident post fight interview, Kappa Knox thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Mad Dog Malone had this to say: 'Blue Lives Matter!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 344 p4p, 2358 weight class) and Alan Spence (ranked 45 p4p, 320 weight class). Spence has chosen Were Coming as his entrance music. Alan Spence is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Spence !
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik cracks Spence with a good jab.
Sturmovik misses with a kick to the body
and Spence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spence misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Sturmovik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sturmovik misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmovik throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spence blocks it with crossed arms.
Sturmovik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sturmovik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Spence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sturmovik working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sturmovik fails to land.
Sturmovik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but Spence blocks with his arms.
Sturmovik connects with a knee to the head.
Spence misses with a punch to the body.
Spence lands a nice shot to the body.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sturmovik misses with a punch to the body.
Sturmovik's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spence lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik is working Spence over against the ropes.
Sturmovik misses with a knee strike.
Spence has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sturmovik seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spence can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands a hook that snaps the head of Spence backwards.
Sturmovik misses with a knee to the head.
Spence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Spence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sturmovik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sturmovik blocks a body shot from Spence .
Spence takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Sturmovik.
Spence lands with a right to the head.
Sturmovik lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Sturmovik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Spence on the inside.
Spence misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Spence .
Spence tries a body shot but Sturmovik blocks it.
Sturmovik throws a head punch that misses.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence pushes Sturmovik back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Spence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturmovik trying to land knees to the body.
Spence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sturmovik or not.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
A short left from Spence .
Sturmovik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Spence is blocking nicely.
Sturmovik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Spence tries to work over Sturmovik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmovik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spence digs a right hand into Sturmovik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sturmovik's gas tank.
Spence lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Sturmovik scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sturmovik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the ropes.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Spence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sturmovik backwards.
Spence throws a punch but it's blocked by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Sturmovik has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Spence tries to work over Sturmovik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sturmovik misses with the head strike.
Sturmovik lands a shoulder strike.
Sturmovik with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Spence is blocking nicely.
Spence has a couple of punches blocked by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik looking to throw knees to the head but Spence is blocking nicely.
Spence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sturmoviks head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spence .
Sturmovik lands with a left to the head.
Spence managing to block the knees to the body from Sturmovik.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spence lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik blocks a body shot from Spence .
Sturmovik tries to throw a body punch but Spence avoids it by throwing Sturmovik back against the ropes.
Sturmovik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sturmovik misses with a body kick.
Sturmovik missing with a left hand there. Spence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sturmovik misses with a few strikes there.
Sturmovik swings widly with a right hand
and Spence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spence chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sturmovik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Spence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sturmovik throws out the jab.
Sturmovik tries to clinch but Spence is having none of it.
Spence throws a leg kick which misses Sturmovik's front leg but catches the back leg as Sturmovik tries to avoid it.
Spence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Spence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sturmovik is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spence creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Sturmovik with a big uppercut! Sturmovik tries to clinch up but Spence pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Sturmovik to the mat! Sturmovik covers up and Spence unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alan Spence !
After the fight, Alan Spence 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 308 p4p, 1086 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 45 p4p, 141 weight class). Manuel Neuer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, More IsMore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neuer throws a lazy right hand but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
IsMore lands a jab to the nose.
IsMore takes the fight into the clinch.
Neuer tries to pull guard but IsMore won't allow it.
Neuer blocks a body shot from IsMore.
We've been informed that Neuer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
IsMore scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neuer misses with some punches.
Neuer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
IsMore manages to break the clinch.
IsMore throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neuer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Neuer misses with a combination
and Neuer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
IsMore pushes Neuer up against the ropes in a clinch.
IsMore tries to work over Neuer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
IsMore misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, IsMore scores with a nice short uppercut.
Neuer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Neuer misses with some punches.
IsMore lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Neuer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
IsMore tries to throw a body punch but Neuer avoids it by throwing IsMore back against the ropes.
IsMore tries to work over Neuer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
IsMore softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Neuer is trying to pull guard but IsMore turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
Neuer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as IsMore walks away with a smile on his face. Neuer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Neuer misses with a combination
and IsMore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neuer tries to score a power double leg takedown but IsMore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neuer somewhat.
A slow jab from Neuer misses its intended target.
Neuer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces IsMore back to the ropes. Neuer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsMore takes a swing at Neuer's ribcage but misses.
IsMore scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neuer throws a lazy right hand but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neuer throws a shot from downtown. IsMore moves away and avoids it.
Neuer throws a left and a right that both miss
and IsMore counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Neuer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from IsMore does it's job there.
IsMore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
IsMore has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
IsMore closes the distance and clinches.
Neuer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
IsMore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
IsMore blocks an uppercut.
IsMore misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neuer.
Neuer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but IsMore has him pressed against the ropes.
IsMore is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for IsMore.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from IsMore.
IsMore swings wildly with an uppercut but Neuer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Neuer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore misses with a body punch.
Neuer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. IsMore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
IsMore digs a right hand underneath Neuer's ribcage. Neuer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
IsMore lands a hook that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neuer.
IsMore lands a shoulder strike.
IsMore misses with the head strike.
IsMore tries to throw a body punch but Neuer avoids it by throwing IsMore back against the ropes.
Neuer prevents a body shot from IsMore.
Neuer misses with some punches.
IsMore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
IsMore prevents a body shot from Neuer.
Neuer just leaning against IsMore, taking a breather.
IsMore breaks from the clinch.
Neuer looks to land a right hand but IsMore moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - IsMore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab from IsMore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer swinging wildly here.
IsMore closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neuer blocks a body shot from IsMore.
Neuer is trying to pull guard but IsMore turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
IsMore struggles to land a body shot inside as Neuer controls his hands.
IsMore is leaning against Neuer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
IsMore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neuer's elbow.
IsMore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
IsMore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
IsMore scores with a shoulder strike.
IsMore lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
Neuer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for IsMore.
IsMore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neuer wants to take the fight to the mat but IsMore manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
IsMore tries to throw a body punch but Neuer avoids it by throwing IsMore back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Neuer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from IsMore finds it's way round the side to connect with Neuer's head.
A punch combination from Neuer misses.
Neuer missing with a left hand there. IsMore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
IsMore closes the distance and clinches.
Neuer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of IsMore backwards.
Still in the clinch, IsMore scores with a nice short uppercut.
IsMore gets through Neuer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
IsMore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from IsMore.
IsMore misses with a body punch.
IsMore misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neuer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Neuer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
IsMore throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
IsMore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from IsMore fails to land.
Neuer blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsMore lands a shot to the body.
Neuer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore lands with a short punch from the clinch.
IsMore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
Neuer working aggressively here.
IsMore misses with a punch on the inside.
IsMore misses with a hook from the clinch.
IsMore lands on the inside with an uppercut.
IsMore misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from IsMore.
IsMore swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neuer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, IsMore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
IsMore lands a body punch.
Neuer is breathing heavily.
IsMore lands with a right to the head.
IsMore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
A hook to the body from IsMore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
IsMore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neuer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short body shot lands from IsMore as the two fighters clinch.
IsMore throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
IsMore lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
IsMore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neuer can do to turn this around?
Neuer prevents a body shot from IsMore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from IsMore.
IsMore lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neuer is rocked!
IsMore makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neuer is still on wobbly legs! Can IsMore finish him?
IsMore blocking some punches.
IsMore lands a hook that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
IsMore lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Neuer backwards.
IsMore creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Neuer with a big uppercut! Neuer tries to clinch up but IsMore pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Neuer to the mat! Neuer covers up and IsMore unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). More IsMore!
More IsMore retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking More IsMore 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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