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Sucker Punch Pro Series 107 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 3249 p4p, 2132 weight class) and Pete Dunham (ranked 392 p4p, 260 weight class). Dunham has chosen Im Forever Blowing Bubbles as his entrance music. Pete Dunham will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pete Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham scores with the left hand. Fuller knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like John Fuller has been cut.
Dunham throws a leg kick which misses Fuller's front leg but catches the back leg as Fuller tries to avoid it.
Fuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunham throws a leg kick
and Fuller counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Fuller loads up on a big right hand but Dunham slips the punch.
Dunham defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuller.
Dunham only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dunham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fuller throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Dunham.
Fuller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fuller has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dunham.
Dunham misses with an uppercut.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Dunham.
Dunham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fuller in his tracks.
Fuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunham takes one on the button.
Dunham cracks Fuller with an open hand slap.
Dunham lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller moves forwards but Dunham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fuller fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dunham sprawls well initially but Fuller persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fuller tries to pass to full mount but Dunham defends it.
Dunham trying to control but Fuller postures up.
Fuller tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dunham knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dunham controlling the position well.
Fuller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunham is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dunham!
Fuller looking to finish with strikes here!
Dunham wants to hold on but Fuller pushes him away.
Fuller jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dunham manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fuller tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Dunham's face as Fuller controls the position.
Fuller is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dunham has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dunham is not content to let Fuller control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fuller sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Dunham is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fuller is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunham is defending well.
Fuller lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dunham gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fuller wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fuller with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fuller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fuller closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dunham did well to prevent Fuller getting side control.
Fuller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dunham to regain full guard.
Fuller advances to half guard.
Dunham felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fuller is controlling the pace.
Fuller is looking for a kimura here.
Fuller is pressing down on Dunham's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dunham is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham is staying active underneath Fuller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller prevents Dunham from improving his position.
Fuller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fuller connects with a nice short shot to Dunham's temple.
Fuller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fuller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fuller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dunham is just riding it out for now. Fuller eventually gives up the hold.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fuller wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dunham defends it well.
Fuller moves nicely into side control.
Fuller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dunham managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fuller.
Dunham wants to control but Fuller postures up.
John Fuller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fuller in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dunham struggling a bit here.
Fuller scoring with punches from side control.
Fuller has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dunham!
Fuller wants to control the pace but Dunham is squirming around nicely.
Dunham takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fuller with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller raining down shots from the mount!
Fuller landing strikes from the mount.
Fuller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fuller with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dunham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuller in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fuller wants to control the pace but Dunham is squirming around nicely.
Fuller landing shots from mount.
Fuller lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fuller controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Fuller dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dunham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fuller.
Some wild striking there from Dunham.
Dunham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dunham throws a front kick that sends Fuller stumbling back into the cage.
Dunham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunham.
Fuller throws a quick counter head kick but Dunham was just out of range.
Jab by Dunham.
Pete Dunham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fuller shoots for a double leg takedown but Dunham sprawls well. He's pushed Fuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunham. Dunham obviously looking to wear him down.
Fuller avoids the head kick by Dunham.
Fuller slips a jab from Dunham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Dunham.
Fuller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunham can do to turn this around?
Dunham lunges at Fuller with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fuller's hand.
Dunham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fullers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fuller drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fuller tries to free his leg and advance position but Dunham is retaining full guard.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dunham moves into full guard.
Fuller wants to pass the guard but Dunham is keeping the position.
Dunham working a defensive guard here.
Pete Dunham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Fuller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunham is keeping the position for now.
Fuller trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Fuller distracts Dunham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fuller controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fuller pushing down on Dunham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller stalling.
Fuller looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fuller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dunham!
Fuller wants to control the pace but Dunham is squirming around nicely.
Fuller controlling the position easily from mount.
Fuller working for a submission but Dunham is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
BOOM! Fuller connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fuller content just to control the position here.
Fuller working the ground and pound effectively.
Fuller is working for a guillotine from mount but Dunham frees his head quite easily.
Fuller looking for a guillotine from mount but Dunham is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Fuller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fuller, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Fuller!
After the fight, John Fuller 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Thompson (ranked 1607 p4p, 3013 weight class) and Destin Craven (ranked 169 p4p, 299 weight class). Tyson Thompson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Destin Craven's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Tyson Thompson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Craven misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Craven bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craven throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thompson tries to clinch but Craven is having none of it.
A left lands for Craven.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thompson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Craven misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Craven throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thompson was covering up waiting for the punch and Craven finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Craven slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to hold on to Craven's head to control him but Craven postures up.
Craven trying to pass the guard but Thompson defending well.
Craven missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson actively working from the bottom here.
Craven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Craven postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Craven wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson has momentary wrist control but Craven slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Craven defends it easily.
Thompson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Craven tries to free his leg and advance position but Thompson is retaining full guard.
Craven wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Craven accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson pulls Craven in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Craven throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thompson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Craven wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Craven has picked Thompson up and slammed him! Thompson can't keep hold of the triangle and Craven manages to pass to side control!
Craven is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well.
Thompson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Craven is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Thompson reverses the position - he's now on top in Craven's guard.
Craven has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson wants to stand but Craven has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Craven punching from the bottom.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Craven keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Craven working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thompson has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Craven tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Destin Craven will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson defending well as Craven loads up on a big left hand.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson misses with a hook. Craven ducked under it nicely.
Craven drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.
Thompson lands with a hook. Craven tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Craven lands a high kick!
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Craven throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Craven doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson scores with a one two! Craven had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Craven scores with a nice right hand.
Craven throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Craven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Craven defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand.
Craven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson takes a swing at Craven's ribcage but misses.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Craven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Craven pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Craven's body. Craven takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson slips a straight right by Craven.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
A punch combination from Craven misses.
Tyson Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Craven circles away quickly and effectively.
Craven throws an overhand right that lands on Thompson 's shoulder, as Thompson tries to avoid the shot.
Craven avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson swings for the body but Craven moves out of range.
Craven throws a head kick that misses.
Craven slips under a jab.
Craven let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thompson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Craven's shoulder, as Craven tries to avoid the shot.
Craven needs to keep his hands up - Thompson had a free shot at his head there.
Craven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson with a hook.
 Craven is rocked!
Thompson misses with a left hand
and Craven decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson 's guard.
Thompson 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.
Craven sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson 's guard.
Craven wants to work for an arm triangle but Thompson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Thompson tries to roll over but Craven keeps him under control.
Craven throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Craven is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Craven connects with a nice short shot to Thompson 's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Craven lands a nice short elbow.
Craven throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Craven works his way into full mount!
Thompson tries to hold on but Craven postures up.
Craven wants to take Thompson 's back here but Thompson is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Thompson tries to improve his position but instead Craven has taken his back!
Craven connects with a big shot to the side of Thompson 's head.
Craven looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Craven misses with punches from the back.
Craven lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
 Thompson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Destin Craven will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Craven throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd cheers as Craven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thompson doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson looks to land a combination but Craven avoids it well.
Thompson punishes Craven's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson seems to have got his legs back now.
Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Craven slips under a jab.
Craven misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Craven tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Craven circles away.
Craven changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Craven ducks under a wild hook from Thompson .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a series of strikes that have Craven backpedaling.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Craven is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Craven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Craven trying to control the position but Thompson is working away.
Thompson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Craven wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craven passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Thompson !
Craven looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Craven is landing with some decent strikes but Thompson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson wants to hold on but Craven pushes him away.
Craven looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Craven breaks from Thompson 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Destin Craven has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson tries to reverse the position but Craven maintains control.
Thompson is trying to reverse the position but instead Craven has taken his back - oops!
Thompson is trapped and Craven is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Thompson wants to escape the position.
Craven landing with strikes.
Tyson Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven is not going to allow Thompson to sit and survive in this position.
Destin Craven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thompson rolls, trying to escape but Craven keeps control of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Can Thompson hold on?! Craven is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Thompson is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Thompson 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Craven throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Craven is persistently looking for the submission but Thompson is defending it well.
Thompson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is really stuck here.
Craven working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Thompson 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Craven has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Craven is not going to allow Thompson to sit and survive in this position.
Craven is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Craven controlling from the back.
Craven doesn't have the hooks in and Thompson manages to turn into his guard.
Craven has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Craven has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
Craven lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Craven from controlling successfully.
Thompson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Destin Craven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Craven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Destin Craven!
After the fight, Destin Craven 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Nimoy (ranked 2584 p4p, 4016 weight class) and Bruno Souppe (ranked 347 p4p, 502 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Souppe!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nimoy scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.
Nimoy clinches with his opponent.
Nimoy slows down the pace here.
Souppe letting Nimoy take a breather here.
Nimoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Souppe controls his hands.
Nimoy tries a body shot but Souppe blocks it.
Nimoy lands a shot to the body.
Nimoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souppe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
A big right from Nimoy misses.
Souppe slips a straight right by Nimoy.
Nimoy throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souppe! But no joy.
Nimoy throws a hook but Souppe avoids it easily.
Souppe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nimoy throws a lazy right hand but Souppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souppe! But no joy.
Nimoy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souppe counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Souppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nimoy throws a series of punches but Souppe avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Souppe! But no joy.
Nimoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nimoy clinches up with Souppe and pushes him back against the cage.
Nimoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nimoy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Souppe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nimoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Our spies down at at Hotrod Express MMA Training inform us that Souppe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Souppe is trying to control the position but Nimoy postures up.
Nimoy wants to control from the top but Souppe keeps moving.
Souppe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souppe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Souppe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nimoy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souppe, into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nimoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nimoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souppe is keeping the position for now.
Souppe being controlled here, momentarily.
Nimoy trying to control but Souppe is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souppe pulls Nimoy in close to his closed guard and prevents Nimoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nimoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Souppe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nimoy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souppe has his hands on Nimoy's head, controlling the position.
Nimoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Souppe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nimoy tries to stand but Souppe is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nimoy controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nimoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonard Nimoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nimoy lands with an uppercut that bounces Souppe off the cage and back into range.
Nimoy throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Souppe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nimoy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nimoy misses with a straight left.
Nimoy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souppe on the side of the head.
Souppe is rocked!
Souppe circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nimoy. Souppe falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nimoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Nimoy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Boesku (ranked 19936 p4p, 1881 weight class) and Mateus Gracie (ranked 662 p4p, 237 weight class). Boesku comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roman Boesku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boesku shoots in but no luck this time.
Boesku takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Boesku shoots in.
Boesku has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boesku blocks the body kick.
Boesku dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Boesku's head and hops out.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boesku darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boesku trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boesku 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.
Boesku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boesku has Gracie in his guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Boesku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boesku is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Boesku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Boesku avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Gracie trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Boesku has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boesku manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie pulls Boesku in close to his closed guard and prevents Boesku from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boesku trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boesku drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
Boesku is trying to get back to half guard.
Boesku gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gracie drops an elbow to the side of Boesku's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boesku keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Boesku has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie trying to control from Boesku's half guard. Boesku has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boesku is on top in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boesku trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mateus Gracie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boesku shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boesku's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boesku's head backwards.
Boesku has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boesku defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Boesku closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boesku is working for a submission of some sort.
Boesku is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku stalling.
Roman Boesku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position.
Boesku wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Boesku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boesku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Boesku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Boesku moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Boesku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Boesku, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Boesku is out of range.
Boesku tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Boesku ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boesku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku fails to land the takedown.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mateus Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie scores with a nice body kick.
Boesku moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
Mateus Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie pushes Boesku away with a front kick.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Boesku avoids nicely.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie leaves Boesku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Boesku decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gracie's guard.
Boesku drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boesku has Gracie in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boesku trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Boesku keeps moving.
Boesku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boesku in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is not content to let Boesku control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boesku not doing much here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mateus Gracie 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boesku shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gracie but Gracie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie clobbers Boesku with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boesku goes for a double leg but Gracie avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gracie continues to drive forward.
Boesku can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Boesku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boesku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gracie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has picked Boesku up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gracie thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boesku's head.
Boesku wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie wants to control but Boesku is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boesku trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie is trying to control. Boesku wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boesku moves into full guard.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Boesku.
Boesku is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control but Boesku is working from the bottom.
Boesku managing to control the position.
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.
Boesku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boesku trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boesku tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Boesku wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Boesku wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boesku wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Boesku tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Roman Boesku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie trying to hold on to Boesku's head to control him but Boesku postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Boesku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boesku ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boesku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses the jab.
No luck for Boesku with that takedown attempt.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Boesku slips the punch.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Boesku avoids nicely.
Boesku is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boesku fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boesku eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boesku takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boesku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Boesku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Boesku off the cage and back into range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boesku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boesku is defended easily by Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateus Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gracie 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateus Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Kulina (ranked 1133 p4p, 1223 weight class) and Ryo Hamada (ranked 152 p4p, 163 weight class). Kulina comes to the cage accompanied by Tool - Schism. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Justin Kulina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryo Hamada!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kulina.
Hamada 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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kulina!
Hamada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kulina.
Hamada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kulina's hands.
Kulina looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kulina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamada misses with a hook.
A jab from Hamada misses.
A punch combination from Hamada misses.
Kulina went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kulina swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hamada.
Hamada scores with a jab to the head.
Kulina throws a front kick aimed at Hamada's knee but Hamada avoids it well.
Kulina throws a leg kick but Hamada moved away.
Kulina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands 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!
Kulina closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kulina lands a left hand.
Kulina stalling.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada tries to break free but Kulina pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kulina.
A short right from Kulina on the inside.
Hamada's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kulina blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.
Kulina blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kulina.
Kulina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hamada is working for takedown but Kulina is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kulina scores with a shoulder strike.
Kulina prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kulina lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamada can't break the clinch.
Hamada fails to pull guard.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kulina lands a body shot.
Hamada drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kulina pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulina.
Kulina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hamada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kulina blocks a jab.
Kulina darts in and clinches Hamada up against the cage.
Kulina lands with a left to the head.
Hamada wants to take the fight to the mat but Kulina manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hamada has Kulina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kulina lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kulina.
Hamada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kulina walks away with a smile on his face. Hamada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kulina tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hamada throws out a loose jab but Kulina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamada misses the shot to the body.
Kulina cracks Hamada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Justin Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada throws an overhand right that lands on Kulina's shoulder, as Kulina tries to avoid the shot.
Kulina's corner calls for a 1-2. Kulina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hamada checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Hamada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jab by Kulina.
Hamada lands with a good body shot.
Hamada jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hamada misses with a hook.
Hamada takes a swing at Kulina's ribcage but misses.
Hamada throws a lazy uppercut
and Kulina counters with a good low kick that Hamada was not able to check.
Kulina misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hamada. Kulina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kulina is looking to counter punch.
Ryo Hamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kulina tries to work over Hamada's front leg with a kick but Hamada checks it.
Kulina is looking to score with low kicks.
Hamada cracks Kulina with a good jab.
Hamada moves out of range of the strikes.
Kulina throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Hamada scores with a leg kick.
Hamada shoots in for a double leg but Kulina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hamada connects with a leg kick.
Hamada looks to score with a jab to the body but Kulina is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kulina connects with a crisp jab.
Kulina with a hook.
Hamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Kulina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kulina throws a leg kick but Hamada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kulina cracks Hamada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulina feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hamada dodges the punch combination from Kulina.
Sloppy strikes from Hamada. Those never looked like landing.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hamada checks it well.
A left lands for Hamada.
Hamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kulina moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamada, as that shot connected.
Kulina slips a jab from Hamada.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Hamada. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Kulina misses.
Hamada misses with a hook.
Hamada lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Kulina dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kulina misses with a body kick.
Kulina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hamada throws a right and a left that Kulina avoids nicely.
Kulina takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hamada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kulina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulina manages to avoid it.
Hamada motions for Kulina to come forward. Hamada throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kulina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hamada stalks Kulina and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kulina's face. Kulina staggers backwards, shaken.
Kulina throws a low kick but Hamada moves out of range easily.
Kulina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hamada can do to turn this around?
Kulina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A right-left combo lands from Kulina.
It looks like Ryo Hamada has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hamada crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kulina - the referee stops the clock and Hamada gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kulina. Hamada manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hamada slips under a jab from Kulina.
Hamada looks to land a combination but Kulina avoids it well.
Kulina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kulina jabs at Hamada's body.
A punch combination from Kulina misses.
Hamada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kulina.
Kulina throws out a leg kick but Hamada moves out of range and Kulina only half commits.
Justin Kulina is winning the standup battle so far.
Kulina misses with a straight left.
Hamada throws out a counter right but Kulina avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamada throws a head kick that misses
and Kulina counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Hamada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hamada has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kulina.
Hamada pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kulina back to the cage. Hamada follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hamada clobbers Kulina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hamada tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kulina defends well and Hamada ends up having to push Kulina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamada throws a body punch but Kulina moves out of range.
A big left from Hamada misses.
Hamada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kulina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Kulina.
Decent striking displayed by Kulina there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hamada takes a step back to recover.
Hamada is breathing heavily.
Hamada misses with the combination.
Hamada misses with an uppercut.
Kulina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kulina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamada fails with the takedown.
Hamada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kulina tries to bum rush Hamada with a series of wild strikes but Hamada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulina avoids the body shot from Hamada.
Kulina closes the distance and pushes Hamada back into the cage.
Hamada looking for a takedown.
Justin Kulina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryo Hamada.
Kulina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulina lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Kulina.
A short body shot lands from Kulina as the two fighters clinch.
Kulina prevents Hamada from breaking the clinch.
Kulina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kulina lands a left hand.
Kulina lands a nice uppercut.
Hamada looking for a takedown.
Kulina working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kulina lands a shoulder strike.
Hamada has Kulina pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kulina manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamada is working for takedown but Kulina is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kulina lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Kulina scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hamada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kulina gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Kulina.
A short left from Kulina.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kulina creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamada wants a takedown but no success here.
Kulina lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hamada backwards.
Kulina softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hamada is rocked!
Justin Kulina has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Kulina scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hamada is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulina finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kulina.
Hamada blocking some punches.
Kulina pushes Hamada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kulina slows down the pace here.
Kulina misses with a punch on the inside.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Kulina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kulina taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kulina misses with some punches.
Kulina swings wildly with an uppercut but Hamada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kulina throws a head punch that misses.
Kulina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hamada goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kulina prevents it.
Hamada blocking some punches.
Hamada seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Kulina.
A short uppercut from Kulina.
Kulina pushes Hamada against the cage. Kulina is working some dirty boxing. Kulina pushes off with a quick right hook! Hamada goes down! Hamada tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kulina moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Kulina!
Justin Kulina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Tonon (ranked 991 p4p, 2270 weight class) and Venali Paetmar (ranked 137 p4p, 293 weight class). Paetmar has chosen Powerwolf - Amen & Attack as his entrance music. Damian Tonon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Tonon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Venali Paetmar!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paetmar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tonon keeping moving, preventing Paetmar from controlling successfully.
Tonon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Paetmar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paetmar stands up over Tonon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paetmar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paetmar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tonon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paetmar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tonon has tightened it up now! Paetmar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damian Tonon!
In his post fight interview, Damian Tonon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Venali Paetmar was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time...'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 464 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 64 p4p, 184 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Copacabana - Barry Manilow. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kongsangchai. That's going to slow Itzpapalotltotec down.
Kongsangchai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongsangchai moves into range and clinches up with Itzpapalotltotec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai managing to block the knees to the body from Itzpapalotltotec.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itzpapalotltotec.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow just above Itzpapalotltotec 's eye.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land knees in the clinch but Kongsangchai avoids the damage to the body.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to land knees to the body.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kongsangchai lands a nice uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kongsangchai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Itzpapalotltotec.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kongsangchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kongsangchai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec wants to get back to striking at distance but Kongsangchai won't allow it.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kongsangchai is defending well for now.
Itzpapalotltotec lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch.
Kongsangchai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Kongsangchai darts in trying to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps the fight on the outside.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kongsangchai misses with the body kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Itzpapalotltotec swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec gets through Kongsangchai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but Itzpapalotltotec blocks with his arms.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike.
Itzpapalotltotec working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Itzpapalotltotecs head.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the head strike.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice looking body shot.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Itzpapalotltotec paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kongsangchai closes the distance but Itzpapalotltotec moves to the side
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongsangchai misses the body punch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kongsangchai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kongsangchai throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kongsangchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter punch.
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 Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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.
Kongsangchai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kongsangchai pushes Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to land knees to the body.
Kongsangchai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Itzpapalotltotec backwards.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itzpapalotltotec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itzpapalotltotec.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to land knees to the body.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongsangchai.
A body shot lands from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec working some nice short punches 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!
Itzpapalotltotec has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec dodges an elbow strike from Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a right hand underneath Kongsangchai's ribcage. Kongsangchai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow inside.
Itzpapalotltotec can't find room to land a body shot as Kongsangchai controls the action.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice hook to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongsangchai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Kongsangchai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a right hand into Kongsangchai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kongsangchai's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Itzpapalotltotec.
Kongsangchai is breathing heavily.
Itzpapalotltotec swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to land knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kongsangchai is defending well for now.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongsangchai can do to turn this around?
Kongsangchai lands with a light punch inside.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itzpapalotltotec.
Still in the clinch, Itzpapalotltotec scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kongsangchai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec pushes Kongsangchai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Kongsangchai lands a damaging elbow.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec blocks an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with the head strike.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a left to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Itzpapalotltotec has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
Kongsangchai is rocked!
A short left from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a light punch inside.
Kongsangchai is still on wobbly legs! Can Itzpapalotltotec finish him?
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Kongsangchai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kongsangchai lands a knee to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kongsangchai misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec gets through Kongsangchai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand.
Kongsangchai with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kongsangchai landing knees to the head.
Kongsangchai seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kongsangchai fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a knee to the head.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongsangchai misses with the head strike.
Kongsangchai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kongsangchai blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itzpapalotltotec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongsangchai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kongsangchai looking to throw knees to the head but Itzpapalotltotec is blocking nicely.
Kongsangchai managing to block the knees to the body from Itzpapalotltotec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kongsangchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongsangchai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a body shot but Kongsangchai blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with an uppercut but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to work over Kongsangchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Itzpapalotltotec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongsangchai.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hand.
Kongsangchai scores with a shot to the side of Itzpapalotltotec's head.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongsangchai takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kongsangchai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec manages to break the clinch.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Kongsangchai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kongsangchai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Kongsangchai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec moves away
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongsangchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Kongsangchai rushes Itzpapalotltotec and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to work over Kongsangchai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kongsangchai prevents a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai lands an elbow just above Itzpapalotltotec 's eye.
Kongsangchai pushes Itzpapalotltotec back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itzpapalotltotec blocking some punches.
Itzpapalotltotec struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongsangchai controls his hands.
Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a combination
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Kongsangchai misses the shot to the body.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kongsangchai is looking for the big counter here.
Kongsangchai darts in trying to clinch
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Kongsangchai wants to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec slips to the side
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongsangchai misses with a lunging right hand
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Kongsangchai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongsangchai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a really nice looking cross but Kongsangchai seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongsangchai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Akara Kongsangchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongsangchai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kongsangchai slips under a jab.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch up
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Itzpapalotltotec has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
A victorious Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Drake (ranked 597 p4p, 1423 weight class) and Apophis Kalmisto (ranked 73 p4p, 148 weight class). Drake comes to the cage accompanied by Lose Yourself. Kalmisto has chosen Tässäkö tää oli as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Apophis Kalmisto 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jake Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Apophis Kalmisto!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake blocks a head kick by Kalmisto.
Apophis Kalmisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalmisto lands a head shot.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drake connects with a right hand. Kalmisto shakes it off.
Kalmisto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake tries to counter with a takedown but Kalmisto is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kalmisto.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalmisto as he avoids it easily.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
Kalmisto throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kalmisto!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kalmisto struggling a bit here.
Kalmisto is trying to get back to half guard.
Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kalmisto is avoiding damage well.
Drake lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kalmisto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake slips a nice elbow through Kalmisto's hands, connecting with Kalmisto's forehead.
Kalmisto taking some punishment here, with Drake in his half guard.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalmisto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kalmisto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
Drake tries to roll but Kalmisto sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Drake breaks Kalmisto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Drake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kalmisto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
Drake chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake distracts Kalmisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kalmisto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalmisto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake distracts Kalmisto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Drake scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kalmisto to see if he's OK.
Drake throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Drake in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drake looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kalmisto is avoiding damage well.
Drake tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Drake lands some shots froms side control.
Kalmisto is looking to reverse the position.
Drake throws a strike aimed at the side of Kalmisto's head but Kalmisto avoids it well.
Kalmisto taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with punches from side control.
Drake connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kalmisto some visible discomfort.
Kalmisto sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kalmisto wants to get back to full guard.
Drake seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kalmisto is trying to control but can't.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake misses with a head shot. Kalmisto uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kalmisto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drake manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Kalmisto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Kalmisto from controlling successfully.
Drake can't keep his opponent in guard - Kalmisto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drake with the active half guard here but Kalmisto passes nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Drake dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drake tries to move into range but Kalmisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Kalmisto misses.
Drake feinted with a counter takedown.
Kalmisto throws a big shot that misses.
Drake shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kalmisto is trying to defend but Drake finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drake lands strikes from half guard.
Drake working Kalmisto over with strikes.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kalmisto keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kalmisto trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kalmisto is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Drake throwing shots but Kalmisto is blocking nicely.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kalmisto is controlling Drake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kalmisto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Kalmisto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Kalmisto!
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kalmisto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drake is tightening it up a little... Kalmisto has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kalmisto reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kalmisto taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jake Drake!
A very excited looking Jake Drake made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Parker (ranked 393 p4p, 1010 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 59 p4p, 148 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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker blocks the body kick.
Doe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
Doe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Parker looks to land a right hand but Doe moved out of range.
Doe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Parker. That's going to slow Doe down.
Doe misses with a body shot
and Parker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doe misses with a hook.
Doe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Parker looks for the body kick but Doe saw that one coming.
Doe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parker.
Parker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doe.
Parker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Doe is looking to score with low kicks.
We've been informed that Doe 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.
Doe slips a straight right by Parker.
Doe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parker misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice cross by Parker.
Parker throws a body kick that misses.
Doe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doe keeps Parker at a distance using the push kick.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Doe checks it.
Parker throws a leg kick that misses.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Doe.
Parker backing away here, and Doe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parker avoids the body shot from Doe.
Parker appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Doe.
Doe connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parker moves away from the strike by Doe.
Parker misses with a straight right.
Parker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doe.
Both fighters circling a little - Parker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Parker misses with a leg kick.
Parker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doe misses with a body kick.
Doe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doe misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Doe.
Doe wants to clinch up but Parker keeps it at a distance.
Parker lands a body shot.
Doe with a nice calf kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker throws a body punch but Doe moves out of range.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doe.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Doe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Parker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Doe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parker connects with a jab.
Doe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Doe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doe scores with a nice head shot.
Doe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parker breaks from the clinch.
Doe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doe misses with a body shot
and Parker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doe takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Doe misses.
Doe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body kick there by Doe.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Doe throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Doe lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker tests Doe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doe moves out of range as Parker strikes.
Doe slips a jab from Parker.
Parker tries to work over Doe's front leg with a kick but Doe checks it.
Doe swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Doe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
Doe has Parker up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Doe will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Doe misses
and Parker counters with a straight right hand.
Doe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Parker.
A big left from Doe misses.
A head kick misses from Doe.
Doe throws the kick towards the body but Parker avoids it.
Doe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doe loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Doe misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
Doe scores with the left hand. Parker knows he should have avoided that one.
Doe throws a shot to the body.
Parker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A clash of legs there as Parker blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Doe misses.
Doe misses with an uppercut.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Parker avoids the body shot from Doe.
Parker connects with a jab.
Doe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doe tries a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Parker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Parker.
Doe connects with a body shot that sends Parker's belly button to the back.
Parker checks a leg kick nicely.
Parker misses with a low kick.
Doe lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Doe tries to land a leg kick but Parker saw it coming and moves away.
Doe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Doe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doe throws out a counter right but Parker avoids it with no problem.
Doe misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a right hand to the body.
Parker lands with a nice body punch.
Parker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doe thows a leg kick but Parker checks it
and Parker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doe works the jab nicely.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doe misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doe misses with a body shot.
Doe misses with a two punch combination.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Doe.
The fighters circling - Doe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Doe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Doe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Doe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Parker throws a push kick but Doe slaps the foot to one side.
Parker slips a jab from Doe.
Parker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Doe just manages to avoid it.
Doe fails to land with a series of punches.
As Doe backs away, Parker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Doe is able to avoid easily.
Doe flicks out a counter leg kick but Parker steps away.
Doe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Parker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Doe tries to clinch
and Parker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Doe thinking.
Parker moves away from the strike by Doe.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
Parker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Doe checks a leg kick.
Doe connects with a jab.
Parker misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe blocks the body kick.
Doe slips under a jab.
Doe throws an off balance right hand
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Doe looks for the body kick but Parker saw that one coming.
Doe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doe misses with an uppercut. Parker saw that one coming.
Parker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parker checks a low kick from Doe.
Doe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Parker lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Jacob Parker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Parker lands with a nice body kick.
Parker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Doe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jab by Parker.
Parker moves out of range as Doe throws a body kick.
Parker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doe connects with an inside leg kick.
Parker moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker throws a front kick aimed at Doe's knee but Doe avoids it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Doe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Doe thuds a left hand into Parker's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker blocks a jab.
A low kick from Parker is predictable there
and Doe counters with a head kick.
Parker moves out of range as Doe strikes.
Doe lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parker 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 Doe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Doe throws a hook but Parker blocks it.
Good shot there by Doe.
Parker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doe's head.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker thuds his shin into the meat of Doe's side.
Parker misses with a kick to the body
and Doe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Doe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doe misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker wants to land a leg kick but Doe is out of range.
Doe throws a sloppy head kick and Parker moves out of range easily.
Doe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Doe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doe misses with a looping left.
Doe swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker lands with a shot to the body.
Doe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Doe.
Parker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Parker scores with a nice right hand.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parker is looking to score with low kicks.
Parker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Doe tries to counter with a clinch but Parker shakes him off and moves away.
Doe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker misses with a shot to the body
and Doe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doe misses with a kick to the body.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doe.
Doe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Parker.
Doe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Doe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parker is looking to slow Doe down with leg kicks.
Doe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker throws a push kick but Doe slaps the foot to one side.
Parker blocks a leg kick.
Doe clinches up with Parker and pushes him back against the cage.
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Doe throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Doe there.
Doe avoids a kick to the body.
Doe tries to close the distance and clinch but Parker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doe misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Parker to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe tries to land a front kick but Parker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Parker tries to land a front kick but Doe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doe tries a quick counter leg kick but Parker is wise to it.
Doe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parker.
Parker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parker with a nice calf kick.
Doe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
Parker moves out of range as Doe strikes.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Doe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Doe throws a wild body kick that Parker sees coming a mile off.
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 Jacob Parker.
I think Parker 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John Doe!
John Doe 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Petsuwan Sitsongrit (ranked 79 p4p, 134 weight class) and Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 10 p4p, 15 weight class). Jean Baptiste has chosen Born on the Bayou as his entrance music. Brady Jean Baptiste acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Jean Baptiste checks it
and Jean Baptiste cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit 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.
A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight right.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Jean Baptiste throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Jean Baptiste's ribs.
Jean Baptiste has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Jean Baptiste saw it coming and moves away.
Jean Baptiste is trying to counter with his kicks.
Sitsongrit connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Jean Baptiste slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a hook. Jean Baptiste tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Jean Baptiste's ribcage. Jean Baptiste let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit managing to block the knees to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit gets through Jean Baptiste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jean Baptiste tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jean Baptiste misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jean Baptiste blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sitsongrit is leaning against Jean Baptiste and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jean Baptiste manages to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Jean Baptiste ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jean Baptiste blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jean Baptiste! But no joy.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Jean Baptiste thinks about the counter body kick.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Jean Baptiste throws a body kick.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jean Baptiste can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste delivers a nice body kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste 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.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body kick.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jean Baptiste moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit sizes up Jean Baptiste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jean Baptiste.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Jean Baptiste's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sitsongrit connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jean Baptiste scrambles back to his feet.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Sitsongrit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jean Baptiste is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to the head.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jean Baptiste looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Jean Baptiste misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Jean Baptiste avoids it.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jean Baptiste tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste tries a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit is wise to it.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit thuds his right hand into Jean Baptiste's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit checks a low kick from Jean Baptiste.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste obviously looking to wear him down.
Jean Baptiste thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jean Baptiste scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sitsongrit thuds his shin into the meat of Jean Baptiste's side.
Jean Baptiste lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
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 Petsuwan Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jean Baptiste. That did some damage!
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jean Baptiste steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jean Baptiste flicks out a counter leg kick but Sitsongrit steps away.
Crunch! Jean Baptiste slams his shin into Sitsongrit's torso.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Jean Baptiste takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit dips to his left and cracks Jean Baptiste with an uppercut!
Jean Baptiste scores with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping right.
Nice body kick there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Jean Baptiste with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Jean Baptiste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jean Baptiste will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook.
Jean Baptiste gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jean Baptiste works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Good work by Sitsongrit as he checks the leg kick.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jean Baptiste moves into the clinch.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jean Baptiste prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
Jean Baptiste blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit - that landed with a thud.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Jean Baptiste.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jean Baptiste's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jean Baptiste breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jean Baptiste has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Jean Baptiste's leg but Jean Baptiste calmly moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jean Baptiste blocks a low kick nicely.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jean Baptiste looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jean Baptiste fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jean Baptiste goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Jean Baptiste's ribs.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Jean Baptiste throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jean Baptiste clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Jean Baptiste controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste lands a hook that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Jean Baptiste avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Jean Baptiste back against the cage.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Jean Baptiste's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit blocks an elbow strike.
Jean Baptiste working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste manages to break the clinch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jean Baptiste with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice right hand.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste thows a body kick. Sitsongrit tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick which misses Sitsongrit's front leg but catches the back leg as Sitsongrit tries to avoid it.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Jean Baptiste down with leg kicks.
Jean Baptiste lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jean Baptiste lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Sitsongrit cracks Jean Baptiste with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A left lands for Jean Baptiste.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sitsongrit if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jean Baptiste.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jean Baptiste.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jean Baptiste takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up but Jean Baptiste circles away and keeps his distance.
Petsuwan Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jean Baptiste tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit tries to land a front kick but Jean Baptiste steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jean Baptiste cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jean Baptiste blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick that knocks Jean Baptiste off balance momentarily.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Jean Baptiste lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jean Baptiste checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jean Baptiste takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jean Baptiste checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jean Baptiste throws a low kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Jean Baptiste jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Jean Baptiste saw it coming and moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left.
Jean Baptiste connects with a looping right hand.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Jean Baptiste slaps the foot to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with the left hand. Jean Baptiste knows he should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jean Baptiste!
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Jean Baptiste's head.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste throws out a counter right but Sitsongrit avoids it with no problem.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste rushes Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jean Baptiste's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Jean Baptiste blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body punch.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jean Baptiste backwards.
Jean Baptiste misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jean Baptiste struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Jean Baptiste tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jean Baptiste throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
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 Petsuwan Sitsongrit.
Well Sitsongrit 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petsuwan Sitsongrit!
Petsuwan Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
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