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Sucker Punch Pro Series 189 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marchrius Rossi (ranked 699 p4p, 1585 weight class) and Anti Half Assed (ranked 101 p4p, 214 weight class). Rossi comes to the cage accompanied by Metal Slug Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anti Half Assed!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Half Assed throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
Half Assed throws a sloppy body shot
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Rossi's head coaches at The Nonce Hunters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Half Assed throws out a loose jab but Rossi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rossi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Rossi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Half Assed jabs Rossi right on the nose. Rossi blinks but takes it well.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Rossi jabs Half Assed right on the nose. Half Assed blinks but takes it well.
Rossi with a nice calf kick.
A low kick from Half Assed is predictable there
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rossi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Half Assed looks to throw the jab but Rossi is out of range.
Rossi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Half Assed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rossi.
Despite the aggression on Half Assed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Half Assed misses with a kick to the body.
Rossi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Half Assed.
Half Assed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good shot there by Half Assed.
Half Assed lands with a shot to the body.
Half Assed moves out of range as Rossi strikes.
Rossi moves out of range as Half Assed throws a body kick.
Rossi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rossi throws a lazy uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Half Assed misses.
Half Assed missing with a left hand there. Rossi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Half Assed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Half Assed scores with a jab.
Half Assed misses with a hook. Rossi ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Rossi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed throws a hook but Rossi blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Half Assed throws a big shot that misses.
Half Assed checks a leg kick.
Rossi throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Rossi throws a leg kick but Half Assed checks it.
Rossi throws a head kick but Half Assed moves out of range.
Half Assed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rossi's guard.
Half Assed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rossi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed throwing strikes from guard but Rossi blocks nicely.
Rossi is trying to keep Half Assed in close.
Rossi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Half Assed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Half Assed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Half Assed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Half Assed trying to control the position from guard on top but Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rossi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Half Assed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Half Assed wants to control from the top but Rossi keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed stuns Rossi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Half Assed misses with a leg kick.
Rossi lands with a hook. Half Assed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rossi misses with an uppercut. Half Assed saw that one coming.
Half Assed cracks Rossi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rossi misses with a wild body shot.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rossi's hands.
Half Assed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Half Assed scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Half Assed misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Half Assed. That snapped Rossi's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Half Assed swings widly with a right hand
and Rossi counters with a nice body shot.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Half Assed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Half Assed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rossi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Half Assed misses the jab.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Half Assed.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed throws a combination. Rossi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Half Assed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi is looking to counter punch.
Half Assed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rossi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Rossi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Half Assed to counter with a crisp jab.
Half Assed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rossi as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Rossi.
Half Assed goes for a double leg but Rossi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rossi continues to drive forward.
Rossi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rossi throws a big shot that misses.
Rossi slaps away a takedown attempt from Half Assed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marchrius Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anti Half Assed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed scores with a takedown into Rossi's guard.
Half Assed trying to control but Rossi is working from the bottom.
Rossi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rossi keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Half Assed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Half Assed is stalling in the full guard.
Half Assed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Half Assed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rossi avoids it really well and circles away.
Rossi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rossi misses with a hook
and Half Assed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rossi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Half Assed manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A head kick misses from Rossi.
Half Assed throws an off balance right hand
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Half Assed walks into a left hand.
Rossi throws a hook but Half Assed blocks it.
Rossi defending well as Half Assed loads up on a big left hand.
Marchrius Rossi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rossi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rossi has his feet on Half Assed's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed lands a leg kick that knocks Rossi off balance momentarily.
Rossi gets caught flat footed, as Half Assed shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anti Half Assed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rossi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rossi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rossi walks into a jab.
Rossi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Half Assed on the side of the head.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Half Assed. That's going to slow Rossi down.
Rossi motions for Half Assed to come forward. Rossi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Half Assed looks to throw a body kick
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossi misses with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rossi. Half Assed shrugs it off though.
Half Assed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossi throws a hook to the side of Half Assed's head but Half Assed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossi slips a jab and a cross from Half Assed.
Rossi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Half Assed ducks under a wild hook from Rossi.
Half Assed throws out a counter right but Rossi avoids it with no problem.
Rossi loads up on a big right hand but Half Assed slips the punch.
Half Assed avoids the body shot from Rossi.
Half Assed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Half Assed misses with a left hand
and Rossi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Half Assed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Rossi.
Half Assed throws a jab but it's blocked by Rossi.
Marchrius Rossi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Rossi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rossi throws an overhand right that lands on Half Assed's shoulder, as Half Assed tries to avoid the shot.
Half Assed avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Half Assed feints a counter leg kick.
Half Assed scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed scores with a sloppy right hand. Rossi should have avoided that one.
Half Assed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rossi in his tracks.
Rossi checks the leg kick.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rossi misses with a leg kick
and Half Assed counters with a two punch combo.
Half Assed shoots in looking for a takedown. Rossi tries to sprawl out of it but Half Assed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rossi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rossi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Half Assed just misses with a punch to the body.
Rossi misses the jab.
Rossi misses with an uppercut
and Half Assed counters with a straight right hand.
Half Assed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rossi is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rossi misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossi misses the target.
Good exchange - Half Assed coming out on top.
Half Assed misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Half Assed misses its intended target.
Half Assed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rossi.
Half Assed moves out of range of the leg kick from Rossi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Rossi slips the punch.
Rossi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossi misses with a looping right.
Half Assed misses with a kick to the body.
Half Assed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rossi looks to throw the jab but Half Assed is out of range.
Half Assed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rossi circles away.
It looked like Rossi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Half Assed misses with an uppercut. Rossi saw that one coming.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Half Assed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Half Assed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Half Assed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anti Half Assed.
Well Half Assed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
A relieved looking Anti Half Assed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Marchrius Rossi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Whitaker (ranked 1335 p4p, 963 weight class) and Masa Funaki (ranked 176 p4p, 135 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 32 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Masa Funaki!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker misses with a straight left.
Funaki unleashes a big counter combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Funaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Funaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitaker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whitaker throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot by Funaki.
 It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
Funaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker lands a leg kick that knocks Funaki off balance momentarily.
Whitaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Funaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whitaker throws a leg kick but Funaki moved away.
Funaki was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Funaki 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 Whitaker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whitaker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Whitaker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whitaker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker lands a head shot.
Whitaker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Funaki misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whitaker .
A slapping body kick lands there for Funaki.
Funaki misses with a takedown attempt - Whitaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whitaker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Funaki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Whitaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Funaki.
Funaki lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Whitaker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funaki landing knees to the head.
Whitaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Funaki's elbow.
Whitaker misses with the head strike.
Whitaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Funaki controls his hands.
Whitaker lands a right hand.
Funaki misses with a body punch.
Whitaker gets through Funaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Funaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whitaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Whitaker avoiding damage as Funaki throws knees to the body.
Funaki takes a shot to the head.
Funaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whitaker misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Whitaker fails to land.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Whitaker takes an elbow to the temple.
Funaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitaker or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Funaki.
Funaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whitaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Funaki is leaning against Whitaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whitaker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Funaki is keeping busy.
Funaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker .
Funaki lands with a light punch inside.
Funaki tries to land knees in the clinch but Whitaker avoids the damage to the body.
Funaki lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Whitaker .
Funaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
Whitaker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Whitaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki blocks a body shot from Whitaker .
Funaki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Whitaker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Funaki can turn it around.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whitaker .
Funaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Whitaker trying to stall but Funaki improves his position.
Funaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whitaker .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funaki working aggressively here.
Whitaker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
Funaki digs a right hand underneath Whitaker 's ribcage. Whitaker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funaki looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Funaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Funaki missing with knees to the body.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the head but Whitaker blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Funaki.
Funaki misses with a knee to the head.
Whitaker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Funaki.
Funaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Funaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitaker backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Funaki working aggressively here.
Whitaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Funaki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Whitaker 's face.
Funaki scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Masa Funaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Whitaker 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Funaki looks to land a combination but Whitaker avoids it well.
Whitaker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Funaki.
Nice defenses there by Funaki.
Whitaker misses with a hook. Funaki ducked under it nicely.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Funaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Whitaker . Whitaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Funaki tries to close the distance and clinch but Whitaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whitaker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Funaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whitaker misses with a body punch
and Funaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Whitaker is rocked!
Funaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Whitaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Whitaker scoring well with a low kick there.
Whitaker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roy Whitaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Funaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Whitaker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Funaki counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Funaki.
Whitaker seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Funaki fails to land.
Whitaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Funaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whitaker 's brow.
Funaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Funaki tries a knee to the head but Whitaker blocks it.
Whitaker has a couple of punches blocked by Funaki.
Funaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whitaker 's elbow.
Whitaker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funaki is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whitaker is defending well for now.
Funaki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Whitaker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Whitaker effectively controlling the action here.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Funaki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whitaker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funaki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Whitaker tries to break the clinch but Funaki is controlling the position.
Good body shot from Funaki.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker prevents a body shot from Funaki.
Funaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Whitaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whitaker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Funaki on the inside.
Funaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Whitaker .
Funaki tries to work over Whitaker 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whitaker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Funaki backwards.
Masa Funaki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Whitaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whitaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whitaker working aggressively here.
Funaki scores with a knee to the head.
Whitaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Funaki pushes Whitaker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funaki lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Whitaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Funaki lands an elbow inside.
Whitaker avoiding damage as Funaki throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funaki blocking some punches.
Funaki misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Funaki.
Funaki tries to throw a body punch but Whitaker avoids it by throwing Funaki back against the cage.
Whitaker throws a head punch that misses.
Whitaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Funaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Funaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Whitaker avoids it.
Whitaker breaks from the clinch.
Funaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whitaker . Funaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Funaki attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whitaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Funaki is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Whitaker looks to land a right hand but Funaki moved out of range.
Funaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitaker scores with a jab.
Roy Whitaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitaker . That's going to slow Funaki down.
Whitaker just misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Whitaker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Funaki slips under a jab.
Whitaker leaves Funaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Funaki ducks right into an uppercut from Whitaker .
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 Roy Whitaker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Whitaker 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Funaki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whitaker .
Funaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whitaker can pounce on him.
Whitaker blocks a head kick by Funaki.
It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whitaker throws a lazy right hand but Funaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Whitaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Funaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Funaki slips a straight right by Whitaker .
Funaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Funaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Whitaker .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker lands with an overhand left.
Funaki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Funaki throws a series of punches but Whitaker avoids them all with ease.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Whitaker misses
and Funaki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Whitaker throws a leg kick
and Funaki counters with a straight right hand.
Funaki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Funaki misses with a low kick.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
Whitaker misses with a straight right.
Funaki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Funaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Funaki ducks under a wild hook from Whitaker .
Funaki moves to clinch but Whitaker breaks away
letting Whitaker counter with a right hand.
Whitaker slips a jab from Funaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Funaki.
Whitaker digs a good body shot into Funaki's ribs.
Whitaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Whitaker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Whitaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Funaki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whitaker is out of range and Funaki settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whitaker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whitaker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Funaki at a distance.
Whitaker connects with a right hand. Funaki shakes it off.
Whitaker misses with a lunging right hand
and Funaki counters with an inside leg kick.
Masa Funaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funaki slips a straight right by Whitaker .
Nice uppercut lands for Whitaker . That snapped Funaki's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws the left hand but Funaki avoids the punch easily.
Funaki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Funaki dodges the punch combination from Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a low kick.
Funaki tries to counter by closing the distance.
Whitaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Whitaker tries to score with a low kick but Funaki moves his leg out of the way.
Whitaker misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Funaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Funaki misses with an uppercut. Whitaker saw that one coming.
Funaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whitaker .
Funaki tries to counter with a clinch but Whitaker shakes him off and moves away.
Funaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good exchange - Whitaker coming out on top.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Funaki misses with a right hand
and Whitaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Whitaker misses
and Funaki counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Funaki with a hook.
Whitaker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Funaki tries to move into range but Whitaker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whitaker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Funaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Funaki misses with a wild body shot.
Whitaker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Funaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whitaker at a distance.
Whitaker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Funaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Funaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Funaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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 Roy Whitaker .
I think Whitaker 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roy Whitaker !
Roy Whitaker took some time post fight to say the following; 'Well...the time where it doesn't matter if I win or not has come...I know I said I won't retire and keep it going, but the age really got to me. It's time to leave the gloves in the cage, thank you all!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Watkins (ranked 1332 p4p, 1199 weight class) and Frank Diaz (ranked 196 p4p, 185 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Craig Watkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz avoids the body shot from Watkins.
Watkins lands a two punch combo.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Watkins scores with a four punch combination!
Watkins is looking to clinch.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a right hand to the body.
Watkins tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Watkins kicks Diaz off and gets to his feet.
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!
Watkins clinches.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been told by Watkins's head coaches at Blaze Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.
Watkins tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Watkins rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Watkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Diaz looking to break Watkins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Watkins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diaz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Diaz is looking to control Watkins but Watkins is wriggling around and keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Watkins tries to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.
Diaz scores with strikes from the back.
Well, with Diaz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Watkins is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Diaz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diaz controls the position.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins is trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diaz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Watkins knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Watkins for a finish.
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Watkins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins is really stuck here.
Diaz thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Watkins fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
Watkins wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Diaz will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins lands with an overhand left.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Watkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Watkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Craig Watkins is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watkins.
Watkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Watkins with a hook.
Diaz swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins cracks Diaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watkins looks to throw a body kick
and Diaz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watkins throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Diaz avoids them all with ease.
Watkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Watkins kicks off Diaz and gets to his feet.
Watkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Watkins duly obliges.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins has managed to clinch.
Watkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Watkins walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Watkins sets himself, and Diaz steps forward looking for the clinch! Watkins avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Diaz misses the target.
Diaz goes for a double leg but Watkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Watkins continues to drive forward.
Watkins throws a series of punches but Diaz moves out of range.
Watkins swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Watkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craig Watkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Watkins goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A shot to the liver by Watkins. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins throws a head kick that Diaz semi-blocks.
 It looks like Frank Diaz has been cut.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watkins.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Watkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Watkins.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watkins is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Watkins misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Diaz.
Watkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Watkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Diaz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Watkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Watkins lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Watkins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Diaz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Watkins tries to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling the position.
Watkins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Diaz has him pressed against the cage.
Watkins misses with a body punch.
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz moves out of range of the body kick.
Watkins throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Watkins pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diaz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Watkins there.
Watkins misses the jab.
Watkins instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
Watkins stops a takedown attempt from Diaz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diaz.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Craig Watkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Watkins trying to land knees to the body.
Diaz jumps guard but Watkins stands there with Diaz around his waist. Diaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diaz wants a takedown but no success here.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Diaz looking for a takedown.
Diaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Watkins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Watkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Diaz up against the cage.
Diaz being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Watkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Diaz goes for a takedown attempt but Watkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watkins misses with a hook to the body
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins scores with a nice head shot.
Watkins has managed to clinch.
Watkins blocking some punches.
Watkins blocks an uppercut.
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Watkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Watkins tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses
and Diaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Watkins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Diaz.
Diaz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watkins throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Watkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins scores with a head kick. Diaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watkins throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz with the counter takedown but Watkins avoids it easily.
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Watkins.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diaz.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Watkins.
A countering left hand to the body from Diaz misses.
Watkins misses with a head kick.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Watkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Watkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watkins 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 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Watkins!
After winning the bout, Craig Watkins thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Frank Diaz had this to say: 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nig Nig (ranked 501 p4p, 272 weight class) and Ryan Bolt (ranked 77 p4p, 46 weight class). Nig comes to the cage accompanied by Psycho by Beasts of Bourbon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Nig Nig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt tried to score with a low kick but Nig checks it.
A swing and a miss from Nig.
Nig looks to land a left hand but Bolt moved out of range nicely.
Bolt 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.
Bolt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Bolt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nig lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nig 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.
Bolt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nig.
Nig throws a shot to the body.
Nig fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bolt on the side of the head.
Bolt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nig is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nig scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig missing with a left hand there. Bolt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nig scores with a nice right hand.
That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nig looks to land a combination but Bolt avoids it well.
Nig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolt moves away.
Nig throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bolt.
Nig throws an off balance right hand
and Bolt counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolt defending well as Nig loads up on a big left hand.
Nig throws the kick towards the body but Bolt avoids it.
Nig lands a jab to the nose.
Bolt throws a leg kick which misses Nig's front leg but catches the back leg as Nig tries to avoid it.
Bolt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nig's sensitive parts.
Nig misses with an uppercut. Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bolt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nig lands with a hook. Bolt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bolt throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolt thuds a left hand into Nig's body.
The fighters circling - Nig throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nig looks to throw the jab but Bolt is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bolt! But no joy.
Nig throws a body punch but Bolt moves out of range.
Bolt throws out a counter right but Nig avoids it with no problem.
Bolt lands a nice looking body shot.
Nig looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nig misses the jab.
Bolt moves out of range of the strikes.
Nig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Nig sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Nig misses its target.
Nig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nig Nig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nig lands a jab to Bolt's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bolt just misses with a punch to the body.
Nig misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Nig.
Nig scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nig swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Nig throws a big shot that misses.
Bolt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nig looks for the body kick but Bolt saw that one coming.
Bolt throws a leg kick but Nig moved away.
A solid body kick from Nig.
Nig throws a hook to the side of Bolt's head but Bolt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Nig backs off Bolt throws a huge counter combo but Nig manages to avoid it all.
Nig is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt looks to throw the jab but Nig is out of range.
Bolt lands with a straight right. Nig didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nig.
Nig throws a looping overhand right but Bolt ducks down to avoid it.
Nig throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolt.
Nig throws a hook but Bolt avoids it easily.
Nig misses with a looping left.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig connects with a nice looking jab.
Nig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolt slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nig. Bolt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Nig misses.
It seemed like Bolt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bolt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bolt cracks Nig with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nig Nig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Bolt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bolt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nig lands a right hook to the body.
Nig slips a straight right by Bolt.
Nig uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolt.
Nig Nig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nig sizes up Bolt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bolt slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Bolt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nig looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nig misses with a body kick.
Bolt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nig with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Bolt. Beautiful body shot.
Nig misses with a hook. Bolt ducked under it nicely.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nig misses with a straight left.
Bolt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nig rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bolt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bolt scores with a punch to the head.
Nig throws a right hand that misses
and Nig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bolt throws a shot from downtown. Nig moves away and avoids it.
Bolt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nig lands with an uppercut that bounces Bolt off the cage and back into range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Bolt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nig Nig!
During a confident post fight interview, Nig Nig thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Reed (ranked 609 p4p, 505 weight class) and Landon McGuire (ranked 94 p4p, 72 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: Godsmack - When Legends Rise. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Reed throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGuire gets the takedown into side control.
Reed throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've been informed that McGuire 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.
McGuire misses the jab.
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reed to the ground. McGuire is now in Reed's guard.
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!
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed seems keen to control McGuire's posture.
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed continues to stall.
McGuire cracks Reed with a solid left hand.
Reed has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
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.
Reed is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Reed has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reed misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed 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.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reed thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Reed keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
Reed cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Reed.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
Reed jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Reed looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire avoids the body shot from Reed.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reed with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Reed tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Reed misses with a head kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Reed scores with a four punch combination!
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed misses with a looping left.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from McGuire misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
Reed thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Reed catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed trying to control but McGuire postures up.
Reed is pressing down on McGuire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGuire is continuing to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
Ben Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
McGuire prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
McGuire distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Reed wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGuire.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Reed improves position.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from McGuire.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire is looking to control Reed's arms but Reed gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
McGuire wants to take the fight to the mat but Reed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reed up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Reed breaks from the clinch.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
McGuire motions for Reed to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
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!
Reed throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Reed tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Reed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed checks a low kick from McGuire.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Reed moved away.
McGuire digs a good hook to Reed's body.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
McGuire tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manco Capac (ranked 358 p4p, 360 weight class) and A. Mere Con (ranked 49 p4p, 50 weight class). Capac comes into the arena with Iggy Pop - The Passenger blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, A. Mere Con!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Con avoids the body shot from Capac.
We've been hearing reports that Capac has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Con misses with a wild body shot.
Capac throws a jab when Con was well out of range.
A. Mere Con seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Con cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Capac shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Con is trying to defend but Capac finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Con pushes Capac off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capac looks to land a right hand but Con moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Con throws a poor cross that misses
and Capac counters with a left to the body.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Con scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Capac moves away and avoids it.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con throws a looping overhand right but Capac ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con throws a right hand that misses
and Capac counters with a two punch combo.
Capac throws a series of punches but Con avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Con on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Capac lands a nice hook to Con's body. Con takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Capac misses the shot to the body.
Capac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Con swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Capac is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capac.
Capac is looking to counter punch.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Con.
A. Mere Con is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capac punishes Con's body with a nice straight punch.
Capac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Con throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac is looking to wear down Con with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capac throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Con was covering up waiting for the punch and Capac finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac preventing the sweep.
Capac trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Capac is pushing down on Con's leg trying to pass to half guard. Con is fighting to maintain full guard but Capac has managed to sneak the leg through.
Con 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.
Capac trying to control the action but Con is working from the bottom.
Con is doing well to control the position and prevent Capac from advancing to side control.
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Con defends it well.
Con slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Con keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Capac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac wants to control from the top but Con keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Con controlling Capac's posture.
Capac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Con is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Capac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Con keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Capac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Capac looking to pass the guard.
Capac is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Con lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Capac keeping moving, preventing Con from controlling successfully.
Con wants to stand but Capac has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Con trying to control the position from guard on top but Capac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Capac looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Capac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Con defends it easily.
Con controls from within his opponent's guard.
Con preventing the sweep.
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 Manco Capac 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.
Capac with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Con counter with a right hand.
Capac throws a nice looking combination but Con bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Con takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Con throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Con scores with a nice head shot.
Capac tries for a takedown but Con sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Con throws out a counter right but Capac avoids it with no problem.
Capac moves away from the strike by Con.
Con throws a jab when Capac was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Capac misses its target.
No luck for Capac with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Capac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Con steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Capac.
Con misses with a shot to the body
and Capac counters with a two punch combo.
Manco Capac is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Con. Capac does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Con throws a body punch but Capac moves out of range.
Capac looks to score with a jab to the body but Con is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Con defends well and Capac ends up having to push Con into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Con throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Capac jumps guard and drags Con to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Con content to stall in guard here.
Con's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Con postures up.
Capac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Con controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Capac looking for a sweep. Not yet Capac, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Con slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Con pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capac is keeping the position for now.
Con stays in close to Capac's body and controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Con trying to control but Capac is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Capac scores with a crisp jab that stopped Con in his tracks.
Capac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Con throws a hook but Capac blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Con manages to avoid it.
Capac shoots in and drives through. Con sprawls well.
Con swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Capac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Con stuns Capac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Con throws a hook to the side of Capac's head but Capac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Con moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Con misses with a looping right.
Nice straight punches there by Con. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Con.
Con lands the left hand.
Con dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Capac throws out a powerful jab.
Con misses with a straight right.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Capac avoids the body shot from Con.
Capac connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con throws out a loose jab but Capac uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Con ducks under a wild hook from Capac.
Con keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Con swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Con scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Capac doesn't seem bothered though.
Con throws a jab but it's blocked by Capac.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Capac scores with a body shot.
Con changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Capac avoids the body shot from Con.
Con missing with a left hand there. Capac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Capac tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Con was well out of range. Poor timing from Capac.
Con misses with an uppercut. Capac saw that one coming.
Capac throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Con tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Capac is in Con's guard.
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Con is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Con seems keen to control Capac's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A. Mere Con showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Con throws an overhand right that lands on Capac's shoulder, as Capac tries to avoid the shot.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
Capac rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Con counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Con.
A cross from Capac lands.
Con throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Capac misses the target.
Capac takes one on the button.
Capac throws out a powerful jab.
Capac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Con misses.
Con connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Capac misses with a body shot.
Capac throws a nice looking combination but Con bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Con punishes Capac's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Con throws a big shot that misses.
Con scores with a jab to the body.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Con throws the left hand but Capac avoids the punch easily.
Con is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capac.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capac takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Con.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Con stuffs the takedown.
Con connects with a single shot there.
Con looks to land a right hand but Capac moved out of range.
Capac lands a nice looking body shot.
Capac just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Con's hands.
Capac misses with a body shot
and Con counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Con scores with a punch to the head.
Capac misses with a right hand
and Con counters with a straight right hand.
Capac fails to land the takedown.
Con displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Capac dives in and grabs Con's left leg, looking for a takedown. Con pushes down on Capac's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manco Capac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Con misses the target.
Capac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Capac uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Con.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Capac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Con takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Con lands a nice looking body shot.
Capac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Con throws out the jab.
Capac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Con on the side of the head.
Con's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Capac connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Con scrambles back to his feet.
Con with a nice cross.
Con loads up on a big right hand but Capac slips the punch.
Capac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Con pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Con scores with a hook.
Capac goes for a double leg but Con avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Con continues to drive forward.
Capac misses with a hook to the ribs.
Con misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Con.
Con lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Con creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Con has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capac missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capac has a couple of punches blocked by Con.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Con blocking some punches.
Capac tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Capac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Con pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Capac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Con lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Con drops his hands momentarily and Capac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Con throws a shot from downtown. Capac moves away and avoids it.
Con fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Capac. Con does a little dance to reset his feet.
Con avoids the body shot from Capac.
Capac throws a body punch but Con moves out of range.
Con getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice sprawl there from Con as Capac shoots in.
Con uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Capac.
Con scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
A. Mere Con comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Con has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... A. Mere Con!
An out of breath A. Mere Con thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 181 p4p, 258 weight class) and Andor Seres (ranked 32 p4p, 40 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andor Seres!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seres, as that shot connected.
Seres moves out of range as Wagner throws a body kick.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Seres feints the counter takedown.
Wagner 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.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
Seres misses with a looping left.
Seres throws a right hand that misses
and Wagner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wagner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seres's sensitive parts.
Wagner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Seres defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Seres looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Seres. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Seres takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Seres jabs at Wagner's body.
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Seres.
Seres fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Seres does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Wagner.
Seres turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Seres thows a leg kick but Wagner checks it
and Wagner counters with a head kick.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seres throws a lazy right hand but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wagner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Seres feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wagners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seres misses with an uppercut
and Wagner counters with a right hand to the body.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Wagner with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seres. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seres clobbers Wagner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Seres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wagner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner tries to buck Seres off but Seres is having none of it.
Wagner can't do much from the bottom here.
Seres throws an elbow but Wagner slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seres connects with a decent elbow.
Wagner is not content to let Seres control the position.
Wagner manages to get back to half guard.
Seres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Seres seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Seres working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wagner is trying is best to control the position here.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to control but Seres postures up.
Seres not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Seres thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wagner's head.
Seres lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Seres trying to control the pace.
Seres is trying to control the action in half guard but Wagner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seres on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Seres is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wagner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seres.
Seres is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Seres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Seres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wagner is looking for a sweep. Seres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seres working the head and body with strikes.
Seres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wagner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Seres scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andor Seres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wagner tries to score with a low kick but Seres moves his leg out of the way.
Wagner missing with a left hand there. Seres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seres connects with the punch.
Seres loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Wagner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice cross by Seres.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andor Seres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seres shoots in but Wagner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seres will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Seres.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Seres lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Seres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Seres jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Seres misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Seres with the counter takedown but Wagner avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner lands with a cross.
Seres scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wagner in his tracks.
Konrad Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Seres is looking to clinch.
Seres looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagner is just out of range.
Wagner throws a wild body kick that Seres sees coming a mile off.
Seres throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick.
Seres throws a leg kick that misses.
Wagner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wagner throwing a counter right hand but Seres manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Seres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A telegraphed right hand from Seres misses the target.
Wagner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Wagner throws a low kick but Seres moves out of range easily.
Wagner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Seres scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner's corner calls for a 1-2. Wagner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wagner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Seres counters with a low kick, right behind Wagner 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner tries to land a front kick but Seres steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wagner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wagner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seres throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Seres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Wagner as he checks the leg kick.
Seres checks the leg kick nicely there.
Seres scores with a body shot.
Seres throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner throws a body punch but Seres moves out of range.
Seres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Wagner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagner takes a swing at Seres's ribcage but misses.
Seres drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Seres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Wagner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Seres ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Seres throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Seres motions for Wagner to come forward. Seres throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seres throws a lazy uppercut
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Seres 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.
Seres moves out of range of the leg kick from Wagner.
Seres throws a front kick aimed at Wagner's knee but Wagner avoids it well.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Seres uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Seres dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Seres's head and hops out.
Wagner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seres thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
Seres throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
Wagner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Seres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Seres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Seres, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Wagner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wagner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seres misses with a looping left.
As Seres backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seres throws an overhand right that lands on Wagner's shoulder, as Wagner tries to avoid the shot.
As Seres backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Seres cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Seres misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andor Seres.
Wagner misses with the body kick
and Seres counters with a stiff right hand.
Seres moves forwards but Wagner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Seres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wagner.
Seres misses with a straight left.
Wagner misses with a leg kick.
Seres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andor Seres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wagner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Nice jab there from Seres.
Seres tries to clinch but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wagner tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Seres fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagner is out of range.
Wagner misses with a body shot.
Seres ducks right into an uppercut from Wagner.
Seres stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
Seres tried to score with a low kick but Wagner checks it.
Wagner looks to score with a jab to the body but Seres is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seres throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Seres throws a body punch but Wagner moves out of range.
Wagner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Seres.
Wagner cracks Seres with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Wagner blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Seres jabs Wagner right on the nose. Wagner blinks but takes it well.
Wagner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Seres. That did some damage!
Seres looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
It looked like Wagner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andor Seres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Wagner misses its intended target.
Seres displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagner throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Seres releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wagner just misses with a punch to the body.
Seres moves out of range of the strikes.
Wagner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seres.
That kick from Seres tenderised Wagner's leg. Wagner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seres throws out the jab.
Seres looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Wagner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Seres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seres uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Konrad Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Seres's leg but Seres calmly moves out of range.
Seres avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a low kick.
Seres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Seres.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Seres fails with the takedown.
Seres moves into the clinch successfully.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Seres.
Wagner wants to break free but Seres has control.
Seres throws a head punch that misses.
Seres pushes Wagner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seres manages to break the clinch.
Seres throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a glancing blow to the side of Seres's head.
Seres throws a combination. Wagner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Seres sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Seres throws a leg kick but Wagner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Seres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seres slips under a jab.
Seres moves in looking to clinch but Wagner pushes him off.
Wagner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wagner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Seres takes one to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seres or perhaps it was just good defense by Wagner, which made it look bad.
Konrad Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andor Seres.
Wagner 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.
Wagner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Seres.
Seres blocks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wagner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seres has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wagner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Seres scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seres manages to avoid it.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seres defending well as Wagner loads up on a big left hand.
Seres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wagner defends well and Seres ends up having to push Wagner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wagner feints and then cracks Seres's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seres down.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Seres checks a leg kick.
Wagner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seres throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andor Seres.
Well Seres has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andor Seres!
Our winner, Andor Seres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 465 p4p, 257 weight class) and Ranger Alderidge (ranked 73 p4p, 38 weight class). Furioto comes into the arena with 韻踏合組合 - blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Alderidge's choice of entrance music: Portland, Oregon. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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14 - 5 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderidge connects with the punch.
Furioto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maximus Furioto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alderidge stuffs the takedown.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Maximus Furioto has been cut.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximus Furioto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderidge scores with a crisp jab that stopped Furioto in his tracks.
Furioto has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furioto drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alderidge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Furioto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alderidge wants to sweep but no luck.
Furioto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Furioto throwing strikes from guard but Alderidge blocks nicely.
Furioto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alderidge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alderidge seems keen to control Furioto's posture.
Furioto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alderidge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alderidge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alderidge!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto tries to buck Alderidge off but Alderidge is having none of it.
Alderidge trying to control the position but Furioto is working away.
Furioto tries to improve position but can't.
Alderidge wants to control but Furioto is keeping him busy.
Furioto tries to bench press Alderidge off him but Alderidge keeps the position.
Furioto being controlled for a moment.
Alderidge is looking to take a break and control but Furioto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Furioto sneaks back into half guard.
Alderidge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Furioto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Furioto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alderidge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furioto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Furioto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Furioto is looking to get back to full guard here but Alderidge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Furioto regains half guard.
Alderidge is trying to control. Furioto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alderidge wants to pass the guard but Furioto is defending well.
Furioto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Furioto.
Furioto working for a triangle but Alderidge defends it easily.
Alderidge with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully.
Furioto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alderidge defends it easily.
Furioto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alderidge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Furioto taking punishment in the form of punches.
Alderidge is looking to take a break and control but Furioto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Furioto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Furioto tries to roll over but Alderidge keeps him under control.
Alderidge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Furioto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Furioto's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alderidge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Furioto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maximus Furioto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alderidge can't do much from the bottom here.
Furioto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alderidge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Furioto tries to score with some ground and pound. Alderidge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Furioto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alderidge wants to control but Furioto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furioto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Alderidge tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto advances to mount.
Alderidge tries to lock up and control but Furioto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alderidge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Furioto.
Furioto connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alderidge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Alderidge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alderidge.
Furioto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alderidge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furioto throws a strike aimed at the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alderidge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Furioto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Furioto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alderidge is trying to improve his position.
Furioto 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.
Furioto throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Furioto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
I wouldn't like to be where Alderidge is right now.
Alderidge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Furioto tries to score with some ground and pound. Alderidge controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alderidge is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Furioto crashes against the mat.
Alderidge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Furioto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Furioto misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Furioto in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Alderidge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Crow (ranked 316 p4p, 210 weight class) and Kurt Cobain (ranked 48 p4p, 32 weight class). Cobain comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smells Like Teen Spirit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
165
16 - 9 - 1 |
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29
158
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World class MT
KO power |
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World class MT
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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 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Red Crow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Cobain!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Cobain misses with a wild combination.
Cobain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cobain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crow.
Cobain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobain as he jumps to the side.
Cobain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crow slips under a jab from Cobain.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Cobain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cobain lands with a shot to the body.
Cobain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crow on the side of the head.
Crow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain swings widly with a right hand
and Crow counters with a three punch combo that has Cobain backing up. Cobain nods at Crow to acknowledge the strikes.
Cobain blocks a leg kick.
Crow misses with an uppercut
and Cobain makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cobain 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.
Cobain with a jab.
Crow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crow is looking to counter punch.
Cobain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crow tries to land a leg kick but Cobain saw it coming and moves away.
Cobain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crow moves away.
Good shot there by Cobain.
Cobain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cobain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cobain dodges the punch combination from Crow.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow rushes Cobain and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cobain fails to land.
Crow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobain tries a body shot but Crow blocks it.
Cobain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobain lands a nice uppercut.
Crow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crow lands with a left to the head.
Cobain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crows head.
Crow misses with some punches.
Cobain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobain misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crow.
Crow blocking some punches.
Crow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobain misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobain.
Cobain lands a hook that snaps the head of Crow backwards.
Crow gets a trip takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain wants to control but Crow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crow is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cobain is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Crow there.
Cobain wants to control but Crow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crow stalling.
Cobain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cobain is refusing to be controlled, as Crow sits in half guard.
Cobain trying to control here.
Cobain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crow is stalling here. Cobain is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Crow seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cobain has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cobain content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cobain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Crow tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cobain presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Crow tries to hold on but Cobain pushes him away.
Cobain controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Cobain has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Cobain dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cobain throws a chopping leg kick but Crow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Crow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobain, as that shot connected.
Crow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
Cobain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crow was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobain.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobain moves away from the strike by Crow.
Cobain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobain.
Crow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobain motions for Crow to come forward. Cobain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cobain as he avoids it easily.
Cobain misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain ducks under a wild hook from Crow.
Crow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cobain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cobain looks to land a left hand but Crow moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain misses with a looping left.
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobain.
Crow throws a big counter combination but Cobain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crow rushes Cobain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cobain blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Crow.
Cobain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crow lands a body shot.
Crow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cobain regains guard.
Cobain trying to control the position here.
Crow works over Cobain with some ground and pound from guard.
Crow lands a couple of digs.
Cobain pulls Crow in close to his closed guard and prevents Crow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crow content to stall in guard here.
Cobain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Cobain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cobain has Crow pulled in close to control his posture.
Crow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crow trying to control but Cobain is working from the bottom.
Crow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cobain controlling Crow's posture.
Crow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crow wants to control from the top but Cobain keeps moving.
Crow being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cobain is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow throwing strikes from guard but Cobain blocks nicely.
Cobain trying to keep a closed guard but Crow is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cobain is on top in guard.
Crow wants to sweep here but Cobain controlling him for the moment.
Crow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cobain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobain stays in close to Crow's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crow is trying to control the position but Cobain postures up.
Cobain is fighting to break Crow's control of his arms but Crow is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cobain finds it's way round the side to connect with Crow's head.
Cobain misses with a body shot.
Cobain throws a low kick, looking for Crow's leg but Crow calmly moves out of range.
Crow misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circling - Cobain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cobain just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kurt Cobain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cobain with a jab.
Crow lands a lovely overhand right.
Crow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cobain pinned against the cage. Cobain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good work by Cobain as he checks the leg kick.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Cobain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crow at a distance.
Crow tries to move into range but Cobain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobain dips to his left and cracks Crow with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Cobain.
Cobain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Cobain tenderised Crow's leg. Crow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Crow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain leaves Crow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Crow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Crow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Cobain catches Crow right on the button with a cross.
Cobain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crow tries a head kick but it misses.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Crow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cobain lands with a cross.
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A head kick by Crow misses
and Cobain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Cobain.
Kurt Cobain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobain thuds his right hand into Crow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cobain moves away from the strike by Crow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobain jabs at Crow's body.
Crow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobain misses with a right hand
and Crow counters with an inside leg kick.
Cobain connects with a body shot.
Cobain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobain throws a leg kick but Crow sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crow half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cobain throws a solid leg kick but Crow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cobain.
Cobain throws a hook to the side of Crow's head but Crow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crow avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Cobain jabs Crow right on the nose. Crow blinks but takes it well.
Crow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crow tries to close the distance and clinch but Cobain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cobain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Crow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Red Crow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurt Cobain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crow looks to land a left hand but Cobain moved out of range nicely.
Cobain scores with a leg kick.
Good work by Cobain as he checks the leg kick.
Cobain throws a leg kick
and Crow counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Crow.
Cobain tries a quick counter leg kick but Crow is wise to it.
Cobain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crow's sensitive parts.
Cobain scores with a nice head shot.
Crow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crow misses with a low kick.
Crow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Crow blocks the leg kick.
Cobain lands a body shot.
Crow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cobain but Cobain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobain avoids the head kick by Crow.
Cobain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobain.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobain.
Crow throws a right hand that misses
letting Cobain counter with a right hand.
Kurt Cobain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crow walks into a stiff left hand from Cobain.
Cobain with the inside leg kick.
Cobain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crow.
Crow throws a lazy head kick
and Cobain counters with a left to the body.
Crow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Cobain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
Cobain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Cobain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cobain 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Cobain!
An out of breath Kurt Cobain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 46 p4p, 191 weight class) and Sora Izanagi (ranked 8 p4p, 33 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sora Izanagi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sora Izanagi!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izanagi connects with a jab.
Izanagi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Izanagi thows a body kick. Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Izanagi.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Izanagi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Izanagi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Izanagi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Izanagi misses with a body kick.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Izanagi counters with an inside leg kick.
Izanagi misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Izanagi.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Izanagi looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Izanagi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Izanagi with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Izanagi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Jones
and Izanagi counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Izanagi throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Izanagi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Izanagi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Izanagi counters with a solid body kick.
Izanagi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones blocks a low kick nicely.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Izanagi counters with a leg kick.
Izanagi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Izanagi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izanagi.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Izanagi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Izanagi lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Izanagi counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Izanagi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Izanagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sora Izanagi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Izanagi throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Izanagi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Izanagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Izanagi throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones takes one on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Izanagi!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Izanagi. Izanagi maintains the clinch.
Jones is leaning against Izanagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Izanagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Izanagi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Izanagi misses with an uppercut.
Izanagi lands a jab.
Jab by Jones.
Izanagi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Jones misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi misses with a looping right.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Izanagi sees coming a mile off.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Izanagi counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Izanagi saw that one coming.
Izanagi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones pushes Izanagi away with a front kick.
Sora Izanagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Izanagi's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Izanagi lands a body shot.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice uppercut there from Izanagi.
Jones throws a push kick but Izanagi slaps the foot to one side.
Izanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Izanagi misses with a low kick.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izanagi.
Izanagi is looking to clinch.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Izanagi misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Izanagi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Izanagi tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Izanagi back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Izanagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Izanagi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Izanagi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands a big uppercut and Izanagi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Izanagi looks OK. Jones waves Izanagi back to his feet!
 Izanagi is rocked!
Jones 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Izanagi counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Izanagi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Izanagi connects with a nice looking jab.
Izanagi swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Izanagi. That's going to slow Jones down.
Izanagi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Izanagi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Sora Izanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Izanagi darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Izanagi.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Izanagi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izanagi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is leaning against Izanagi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Jones.
Izanagi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izanagis head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Izanagi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Izanagi.
Izanagi moves into the clinch.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Izanagi misses with a knee to the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Izanagi.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Izanagi.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izanagi's elbow.
Jones misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jeremy Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Izanagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones lands a right hand.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Izanagi avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Izanagi stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Jones.
A short right from Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
A short left from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Jones.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Jones clearly takes that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Izanagi 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 Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones with a jab.
Izanagi misses with a looping left.
Izanagi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Jones will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Izanagi wants to land a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Izanagi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Izanagi misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Izanagi misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Izanagi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izanagi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Izanagi blocks it.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Izanagi.
A low kick lands for Izanagi.
Izanagi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Izanagi sees coming a mile off.
Crunch! Izanagi slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Izanagi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Izanagi connects with an inside leg kick.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Izanagi moved away.
Izanagi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Izanagi scores with a punch to the head.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Izanagi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Izanagi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Izanagi lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Izanagi.
Izanagi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Izanagi lands a nice looking body kick.
Izanagi throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Izanagi manages to avoid it.
Izanagi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Izanagi's head.
Izanagi throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a crisp one two that drops Izanagi! Jones thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Izanagi to his feet! Izanagi is in big trouble!
Izanagi is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Izanagi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Izanagi seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Izanagi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Izanagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Izanagi counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Izanagi with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sora Izanagi dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jones on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Izanagi. Izanagi obviously looking to wear him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Izanagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Izanagi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Izanagi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Izanagi with a nice cross.
Jones lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izanagi gets a clinch.
Izanagi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Izanagi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Izanagi controls his hands.
Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to work over Izanagi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Izanagi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a body shot but Izanagi blocks it.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Izanagi takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Izanagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Izanagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Izanagi digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Izanagi.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Izanagi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Izanagi controls the action.
Izanagi misses with a knee strike.
Izanagi swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones pushes Izanagi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi lands a left hand.
Izanagi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Izanagi working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Izanagi tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Izanagi blocking some punches.
Izanagi misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Izanagi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izanagi's elbow.
Izanagi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.
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 Jeremy Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!
Jeremy Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
Jeremy Jones spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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