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C271: Kreischer vs Lehto II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZaDarius Haden (ranked 754 p4p, 886 weight class) and Tory Hopkins (ranked 114 p4p, 130 weight class). Haden comes to the cage accompanied by Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. Hopkins has chosen Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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35
222
28 - 19 - 1 |
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186 cm
33
205
18 - 14 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 28 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Haden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Haden misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hopkins taking a bit of punishment here - Haden scoring with strikes.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Hopkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haden scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hopkins!
Haden punching from mount but Hopkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Haden controlling the position easily from mount.
Haden in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins blocking the ground and pound.
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
Haden 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.
Haden landing strikes, looking to finish!
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden with a couple of short strikes.
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haden 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.
Hopkins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Haden.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is having none of it.
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden controlling the pace for now.
Haden prevents Hopkins from getting the reversal.
Haden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hopkins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden with good strikes from the mount here!
Hopkins can't escape the position.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden looking to control but Hopkins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Haden's attempts to control the action.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopkins is looking to escape.
Haden landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
That's time! Haden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Haden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Haden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Haden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haden blocks a head kick by Hopkins.
An attempted straight right counter from Haden misses the target.
Haden lands the left hand.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Haden.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haden has control of an arm but Hopkins manages to advance to Haden's back!
Hopkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hopkins controls the position.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Haden right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hopkins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Hopkins 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.
Hopkins is trying to stick to Haden's back but Haden is turning into Hopkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hopkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haden.
Hopkins keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haden.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haden content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Haden cracks Hopkins with a solid left hand.
Haden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?
Haden throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden scoring with some ground and pound.
Haden passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden is putting a hurting on Hopkins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haden staying calm.
Haden looks up at the clock and then as Hopkins takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Haden smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Haden with the ground and pound but Hopkins regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden slips a nice elbow through Hopkins's hands, connecting with Hopkins's forehead.
Haden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A jab from Haden finds it's way through Hopkins's defenses.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Hopkins finds it's target.
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Haden counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haden.
Hopkins has his hands on Haden's head, controlling the position.
Haden is stalling in the full guard.
Hopkins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haden wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Haden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haden throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Haden lands with an uppercut that bounces Hopkins off the cage and back into range.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden lands with a shot to the body.
Haden throws a body shot but no joy.
Haden takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haden moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Haden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab, jab by Haden - just one landing.
Hopkins defending well as Haden loads up on a big left hand.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Haden.
Hopkins takes a jab right on the kisser.
ZaDarius Haden is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Haden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Haden finds it's way round the side to connect with Hopkins's head.
Haden lands with a good body shot.
Haden needs to keep his hands up - Hopkins had a free shot at his head there.
Haden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopkins.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haden misses with a takedown
and Hopkins counters with a head kick that drops Haden to the mat! Haden scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Hopkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haden.
Haden lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins misses the jab.
Haden throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Haden scores with the left hand. Hopkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Hopkins looks to land a body kick but Haden moved away.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haden swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Hopkins. No joy for Haden on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZaDarius Haden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins swings for the body but Haden moves out of range.
Haden shoots and misses
and Haden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopkins in his tracks.
Haden looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinero Chai (ranked 885 p4p, 809 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 112 p4p, 98 weight class). Chai comes to the cage accompanied by Styles P - Off The Ghost. Pinero Chai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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22 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 30 - 14 - 3, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pinero Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lynar forces Chai back against the cage and clinches.
Chai 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.
Lynar prevents a body shot from Chai.
Lynar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai is leaning against Lynar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lynar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Chai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a body punch.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynar controls his hands.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynar's elbow.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynar's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar is trying to pull guard but Chai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lynar blocks an uppercut.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Chai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
Chai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Chai misses.
Lynar is looking for the big counter here.
Lynar dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Lynar's head and hops out.
Lynar shoots in looking for a takedown but Chai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lynar slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Lynar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai scores with a leg kick.
Chai throws the kick towards the body but Lynar avoids it.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai cracks Lynar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai throws a body punch but Lynar moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai lands a head shot.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lynar swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lynar.
Lynar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chai's guard.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai pulls Lynar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lynar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lynar pushes down on Chai's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lynar on the ground.
Chai is not content to let Lynar control the position.
Lynar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Lynar passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lynar wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chai tries to get out of the position.
Lynar controlling from the full mount.
Chai defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lynar.
Lynar goes for an armbar but Chai turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chai.
Lynar looking for a guillotine here but Chai defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chai connects with a jab.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynar can do to turn this around?
Chai misses with a hook. Lynar ducked under it nicely.
Lynar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chai on his heels. He'll look to pass Chai's guard now, I'm sure.
Chai keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Chai keeping full guard, as Lynar tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Lynar preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynar trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Lynar stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynar.
Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chai throws a right hand that Lynar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynar also avoids with ease.
Chai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Lynar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lynar checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab by Chai.
Lynar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Lynar with an uppercut!
Lynar goes for a double leg but Chai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chai continues to drive forward.
Lynar closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. Lynar pushes Chai against the cage but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lynar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Chai scores with a one two! Lynar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lynar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chai throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lynar. Lynar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lynar fails with the takedown.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lynar.
Chai is looking to counter punch.
Chai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynar circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai thows a body kick. Lynar tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Lynar misses the shot to the body.
Lynar fails with a takedown attempt.
Chai feints and then cracks Lynar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lynar down.
Chai throws a series of strikes that have Lynar backpedaling.
Lynar blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lynar or perhaps it was just good defense by Chai, which made it look bad.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lynar takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Chai.
Lynar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lynar tries to clinch up but Chai circles away and keeps his distance.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lynar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Lynar misses.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lynar.
Chai tries to clinch up but Lynar circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai tries to land a leg kick but Lynar saw it coming and moves away.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Lynar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chai misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Lynar slips the punch.
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai throws a right hand that Lynar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lynar also avoids with ease.
Lynar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai misses with a double jab
and Lynar counters with a straight right hand.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynar just misses with a punch to the body.
Lynar moves forwards but Chai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lynar slips a straight right by Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands with a shot to the body.
Lynar throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lynar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai cracks Lynar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lynar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chai misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynar misses.
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Lynar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
Chai staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Chai.
Chai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynar tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
That kick from Chai tenderised Lynar's leg. Lynar is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Lynar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Lynar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chai throws a leg kick but Lynar moved away.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Lynar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lynar dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Lynar's head and hops out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lynar checks a leg kick.
Lynar tries to clinch but Chai moves out of range.
Lynar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lynar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chai.
As Lynar backs away, Chai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar dives in and grabs Chai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chai pushes down on Lynar's head and hops out.
Pinero Chai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastion Lynar.
Lynar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chai at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai misses with a wild combination.
Lynar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lynar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chai clinches up with Lynar and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Lynar tries to pull guard but Chai won't allow it.
Chai digs a right hand into Lynar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynar's gas tank.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynar backwards.
Lynar is trying to drag Chai to the mat but Chai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynar uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynar controls his hands.
Pinero Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai is working Lynar over against the cage.
Lynar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Lynar avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
Lynar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lynar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynar's elbow.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Lynar controls the action.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai tries to work over Lynar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai gets through Lynar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Chai.
Chai blocks a body shot from Lynar.
Lynar blocks a body shot from Chai.
Lynar blocks a body shot from Chai.
Lynar pulls guard.
Lynar working for submissions but it's allowed Chai to get to half guard.
Lynar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chai pulls his head out easily.
Chai content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!
A victorious Pinero Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Yarborough (ranked 361 p4p, 654 weight class) and Hunter Broderick (ranked 39 p4p, 74 weight class). Yarborough kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Derezzed. Broderick has chosen Mind by Savanah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28 - 23 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Yarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick misses with a right hand
and Yarborough counters with a right hand to the body.
Yarborough on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yarborough moves in looking to clinch but Broderick pushes him off.
Nice cross by Yarborough.
 It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Yarborough 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.
Broderick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Yarborough works the jab nicely.
Yarborough lands a front kick.
Hunter Broderick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarborough connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Broderick with a hook.
 It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Broderick misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Broderick 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.
Yarborough bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yarborough swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broderick swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yarborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broderick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Yarborough - just one landing.
Broderick throws a sloppy body shot
and Yarborough counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Broderick is out cold! A devastating KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Yarborough!
A very excited looking James Yarborough made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Hunter Broderick was interviewed post fight and said 'You dropped my career win percentage by 1.42%! Thanks, Obama.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Violent Femme (ranked 40 p4p, 555 weight class) and Anurak Bualuang (ranked 4 p4p, 40 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Violent Femme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anurak Bualuang!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bualuang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bualuang staying out of range there.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bualuang.
Bualuang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Femme.
Bualuang shoots in and drives through. Femme sprawls well.
Bualuang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Femme but Femme pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bualuang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Femme pulls Bualuang in close to his closed guard and prevents Bualuang from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme continues to stall.
Femme wants to control but Bualuang passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme is refusing to be controlled, as Bualuang sits in half guard.
Femme is trying is best to control the position here.
Femme is trying to maintain the position but Bualuang is very close to passing his half guard.
Femme's coaches at Black Eagle MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Femme holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bualuang prevents Femme from improving his position.
Bualuang is trying to control the action in half guard but Femme is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Femme is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bualuang wants to take a breather but Femme is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bualuang slips under a jab.
Bualuang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Femme scores with a decent looking hook.
Bualuang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Femme defends well and Bualuang ends up having to push Femme into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anurak Bualuang.
Femme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Femme throws a big shot that misses.
Bualuang fails with a takedown attempt.
Bualuang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Femme as he avoids it easily.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Bualuang's belly button to the back.
Bualuang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bualuang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bualuang closes the distance and clinches.
Femme breaks from the clinch.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Bualuang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bualuang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Femme to score with a decent uppercut.
Femme lands a jab.
Bualuang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Nice defenses there by Bualuang.
Bualuang slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme sets himself, and Bualuang steps forward looking for the clinch! Femme avoids it this time.
Femme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bualuang counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bualuang misses with a kick to the body.
Femme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bualuang fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Femme lands with a straight right. Bualuang didn't see that one coming.
Bualuang has managed to clinch.
Femme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bualuang blocks an uppercut.
Femme lands with a left to the head.
Bualuang missing with knees to the body.
Femme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Femme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bualuang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Femme avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Femme throws a lazy uppercut
and Bualuang counters by clinching up.
A short uppercut from Femme.
Bualuang blocks a body shot from Femme.
Femme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Bualuang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Bualuang's belly button to the back.
Violent Femme is winning the standup battle so far.
Bualuang is looking to clinch but Femme is avoiding it.
Bualuang moves in looking to clinch but Femme pushes him off.
Bualuang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Femme pinned against the cage. Femme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang is looking to clinch.
Femme stuffs the takedown.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anurak Bualuang.
Femme tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bualuang defends well and Femme ends up having to push Bualuang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bualuang! But no joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bualuang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme pushes Bualuang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bualuang tries to score a body lock takedown but Femme shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Femme blocks a body shot from Bualuang.
Femme's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Femme misses with an uppercut. Bualuang saw that one coming.
Femme throws a good cross that connects.
Bualuang shoots in for a takedown but Femme shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Femme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme throws a hook to the side of Bualuang's head but Bualuang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bualuang doesn't manage to clinch there - Femme circles away.
Femme scores with a jab to the head.
Femme lands the left hand.
Bualuang gets caught napping as Femme dives in and scores a takedown. Bualuang manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Femme stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bualuang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bualuang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang being controlled here, momentarily.
Femme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Femme not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bualuang is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme looking for a sweep. Not yet Femme, not yet.
Bualuang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Femme is keeping the position for now.
Bualuang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bualuang is still trying to improve position.
Bualuang throws a big elbow that misses.
Femme looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Femme is trying to hold Bualuang in close to prevent damage but Bualuang has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bualuang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Femme is not content to let Bualuang control the position.
Bualuang decides to stand and escape the position.
Bualuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bualuang at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bualuang.
Femme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bualuang can do to turn this around?
Bualuang decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Femme throws a hook but Bualuang blocks it.
Bualuang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Femme lands a really nice looking cross but Bualuang seems unphased.
Bualuang dives in and grabs Femme's left leg, looking for a takedown. Femme pushes down on Bualuang's head and hops out.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bualuang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Femme throws a jab when Bualuang was well out of range.
Bualuang is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bualuang drops his hands momentarily and Femme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bualuang drops his hands momentarily and Femme takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Femme scores with a sloppy right hand. Bualuang should have avoided that one.
Bualuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Bualuang is just out of range.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bualuang.
Bualuang moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme cracks Bualuang with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bualuang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Femme is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme tries to roll over but Bualuang keeps him under control.
Femme keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bualuang is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bualuang prevents Femme from improving his position.
Femme trying to control here.
Femme avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bualuang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme trying to hold on to Bualuang's head to control him but Bualuang postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Femme connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bualuang's hands.
Bualuang misses with a few strikes there.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Femme connects with a single shot there.
Femme cracks Bualuang with an open hand slap.
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Femme swings for the body but Bualuang moves out of range.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Femme throws a jab when Bualuang was well out of range.
Femme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bualuang.
Bualuang is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Bualuang tries to clinch there but Femme circles away.
Femme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Bualuang's belly button to the back.
Nice cross by Femme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bualuang shoots in and drives through. Femme sprawls well.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
Bualuang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anurak Bualuang.
Femme misses with a body shot.
Femme throws a body punch but Bualuang moves out of range.
Bualuang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Femme scores with the left hand. Bualuang knows he should have avoided that one.
Bualuang moves in looking to clinch but Femme pushes him off.
Bualuang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bualuang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Femme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Femme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bualuang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bualuang tries to clinch but Femme moves out of range.
Bualuang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Femme.
Bualuang raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anurak Bualuang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Femme throws the left hand but Bualuang avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Femme, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Violent Femme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blank (ranked 559 p4p, 680 weight class) and Juki Allu (ranked 62 p4p, 73 weight class). Billy Blank has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank misses with an uppercut.
Allu throws a right hand that misses
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Blank lands an overhand right.
Allu clinches up against the cage.
Blank tries to break free but Allu pushes him back against the cage.
Allu prevents Blank from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Allu as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blank.
A short left from Allu.
Allu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Allu has a couple of punches blocked by Blank.
Blank breaks from the clinch.
Allu throws a body punch but Blank moves out of range.
Blank walks into a left hand.
Allu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Blank really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allu throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Blank misses the target.
Blank takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blank is breathing heavily.
That kick from Allu tenderised Blank's leg. Blank is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allu scores with a jab. Blank acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Allu misses with a looping left.
Blank swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Allu swings for the body but Blank moves out of range.
Allu 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.
Allu scores with a nice strike.
Allu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blank. Allu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blank takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Allu scores with a body shot.
Allu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Blank has had enough of the clinch but Allu keeps him there for the moment.
Blank looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Allu lands an uppercut.
Allu misses with the head strike.
Allu lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Blank.
Blank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Allu.
Blank appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Allu jabs at Blank's body.
Allu wants to land a leg kick but Blank is out of range.
Allu throws a right hand that misses
and Blank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allu sizes up Blank with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Blank uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allu.
Allu has closed the distance and engaged Blank in a clinch.
Allu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Allu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allu struggles to land a body shot inside as Blank controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Allu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Allu won't allow it.
Blank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Allu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allu misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a nice uppercut.
Allu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Blank is out of range.
Allu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Blank to counter with a crisp jab.
Allu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Allu has a couple of punches blocked by Blank.
Allu misses with a punch to the body.
Allu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blank blocks an uppercut.
Blank working hard to break the clinch.
Blank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blank sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allu can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Allu misses.
Blank is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Allu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blank is able to avoid easily.
Blank was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Allu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allu sprawls and moves away.
Blank gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allu moves into the clinch.
Allu misses with some punches.
Blank wants to get back to striking at distance but Allu won't allow it.
Allu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Allu misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Allu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Allu throws a hook but Blank blocks it.
Allu looks to clinch
and Blank counters with a right hand to the body.
Blank staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juki Allu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juki Allu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Allu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Blank swings widly with a right hand
and Allu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Blank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Blank throws a looping overhand right but Allu ducks down to avoid it.
Allu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Allu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Allu takes a swing at Blank's ribcage but misses.
Allu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Blank was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Allu.
Allu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Decent striking displayed by Allu there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu lands a big uppercut and Blank crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Blank looks OK. Allu waves Blank back to his feet!
 Blank is rocked!
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allu.
Blank drops down looking for a counter takedown but Allu sprawls and moves away.
Oh Blank is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blank swats away the attempt to clinch by Allu.
Blank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blank is looking to counter punch.
Blank seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allu throws an off balance right hand
and Blank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allu takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Blank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Allu has him pressed against the cage.
Allu tries to throw a body punch but Blank avoids it by throwing Allu back against the cage.
Allu tries to work over Blank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Allu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blank wants to break the clinch but can't.
Allu pushes Blank back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Allu.
Allu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blanks head.
A frustrated look appears on Blank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allu swings wildly with an uppercut but Blank uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Allu.
Allu tries to work over Blank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allu lands a body punch.
Allu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Allu throws a punch but it's blocked by Blank.
Allu lands a nice shot to the body.
Allu lands a body shot.
Allu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allu is trying to maintain a safe position but Blank gets an underhook and turns Allu into the cage.
Allu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blanks head.
Nice body punch from Allu - that landed with a thud.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Allu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Blank.
Juki Allu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allu lands an overhand right.
Allu scores with a push kick.
Blank walks into a stiff left hand from Allu.
A jab from Allu finds it's way through Blank's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Allu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blank to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blank looks to clinch but Allu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blank taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Billy Blank had this to say: 'I lost focus and i paid for it. it was a great fight and i am coming back much better.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 228 p4p, 382 weight class) and Derrick Thomas (ranked 27 p4p, 43 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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17 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Inhanamoto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crunch! Thomas slams his shin into Inhanamoto's torso.
Thomas takes a swing at Inhanamoto's ribcage but misses.
Thomas misses with a low kick.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inhanamoto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Giro Inhanamoto has been cut.
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas has managed to clinch.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas .
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Thomas digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Thomas swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto throws a quick counter head kick but Thomas was just out of range.
Inhanamoto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Thomas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Inhanamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Inhanamoto should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas feints and then cracks Inhanamoto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Inhanamoto down.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Inhanamoto lands but Thomas takes it in his stride.
Thomas cracks a nice hook into Inhanamoto's ribs.
Thomas defending well as Inhanamoto loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Inhanamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto walks into a straight right hand from Thomas .
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Good exchange - Inhanamoto coming out on top.
Thomas throws a low kick but Inhanamoto moves out of range easily.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Thomas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto checks a leg kick.
Thomas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas tried to score with a low kick but Inhanamoto checks it.
Inhanamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas .
Thomas swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto is looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thomas swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Thomas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas pushes Inhanamoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inhanamotos head.
Thomas digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas .
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas .
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Thomas is trying to stall.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Inhanamotos head.
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas leaning against his opponent.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
Thomas tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thomas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Inhanamoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Inhanamoto improves position.
Thomas gets through Inhanamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas .
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Derrick Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Inhanamoto has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Thomas 's head.
Thomas tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Thomas tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto prevents a body shot from Thomas .
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Inhanamoto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thomas looking to slow down the pace here.
Thomas misses with a body punch.
A short left from Thomas .
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Inhanamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Inhanamoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Inhanamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Inhanamoto scores with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inhanamoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp one two that drops Inhanamoto! Thomas thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Inhanamoto to his feet! Inhanamoto is in big trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Inhanamoto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Inhanamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Inhanamoto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas clobbers Inhanamoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Inhanamoto is rocked!
Thomas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thomas thinking.
Inhanamoto walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Thomas ! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Thomas !
Our winner, Derrick Thomas , 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kjetil Olsen (ranked 260 p4p, 224 weight class) and Malcolm Rivera (ranked 34 p4p, 26 weight class). Olsen comes to the cage accompanied by Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. Rivera has chosen BAD COMPANY as his entrance music. Kjetil Olsen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malcolm Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera checks a low kick from Olsen.
Olsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Olsen looks to land a right hand but Rivera moved out of range.
Olsen misses with a straight left.
Rivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olsen.
Olsen throws a leg kick
and Rivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Olsen thinking.
Nice shot lands for Olsen.
Olsen misses with a shot to the body
and Rivera counters with a nice right hand that sends Olsen toppling to the canvas! Olsen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rivera finish him?!
It looks like Kjetil Olsen has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen jabs Rivera to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Olsen scores with a spinning back kick!
Rivera sends Olsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rivera is motioning to the referee to let Olsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Olsen is rocked!
Olsen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Olsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivera takes one to the side of the head.
Olsen seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice defenses there by Olsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivera swings for the body but Olsen moves out of range.
Olsen is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Olsen.
Rivera wants to counter the offense by Olsen and move into the clinch position.
Olsen misses with a wild body shot.
Olsen sets himself, and Rivera steps forward looking for the clinch! Olsen avoids it this time.
Olsen lands a slapping body shot.
Olsen connects with a jab.
Olsen throws out a powerful jab.
Rivera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rivera looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Olsen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Malcolm Rivera has been cut.
Rivera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rivera moves into range and clinches up with Olsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivera working aggressively here.
Rivera missing with knees to the body.
Olsen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olsen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kjetil Olsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olsen lands a big uppercut and Rivera crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rivera looks OK. Olsen waves Rivera back to his feet!
Olsen looks to land a left hand but Rivera moved out of range nicely.
Rivera lands a lovely overhand right.
Olsen drops Rivera with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rivera! Olsen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kjetil Olsen!
A relieved looking Kjetil Olsen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 43 p4p, 182 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 6 p4p, 21 weight class). Nakagawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Koto - CloZee. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24 - 13 - 0 |
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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 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Lang.
Lang keeps the fight on the outside.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nakagawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Lang misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lang sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lang counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lang's guard.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lang taking a breather here.
Nakagawa is looking to reverse the position.
Nakagawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lang off and has taken his back!
Nakagawa is looking for the choke from the back position but Lang is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nakagawa looking for the choke but no joy.
Nakagawa scores with punches and elbows.
Nakagawa avoiding Lang 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nakagawa looking for the RNC.
Nakagawa throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakagawa struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nakagawa looking to break Lang's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lang remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nakagawa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nakagawa's arms.
Lang rolls, trying to escape but Nakagawa keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa looking for the choke but no joy.
Lang tries to escape the position.
Nakagawa seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Lang's chin but Lang turns very nicely into Nakagawa's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Lang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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.
No luck for Nakagawa with that takedown attempt.
Lang scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakagawa looks to land a right hand but Lang moved out of range.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakagawa is just out of range.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Lang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lang throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Lang swings for the body but Nakagawa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang cracks a nice hook into Nakagawa's ribs.
Lang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nakagawa is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nakagawa checks it well.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa takes a swing at Lang's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nakagawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Lang strikes.
Nakagawa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lang sprawls well. Lang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakagawa throws out a loose jab but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Lang sizes up Nakagawa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakagawa tries to bum rush Lang with a series of wild strikes but Lang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakagawa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Nakagawa persists and gets the takedown into half 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!
Lang is staying active underneath Nakagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakagawa lands strikes from half guard.
Nakagawa wants to take a breather but Lang is having none of it.
Lang wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakagawa wants to free his trapped foot but Lang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing that Nakagawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lang is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Lang defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakagawa is trying to control. Lang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nakagawa trying to pass the guard but Lang defending well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Nakagawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakagawa landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakagawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Clubber Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang stuns Nakagawa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakagawa just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa has managed to clinch.
Nakagawa misses with a punch to the body.
Nakagawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
A short right from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa can't get the takedown.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Nakagawa coming out on top.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lang throws out a leg kick but Nakagawa moves out of range and Lang only half commits.
Lang throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Lang.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lang sprawls and moves away.
Lang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lang thuds his shin into the meat of Nakagawa's side.
Lang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lang.
Lang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakagawa tries to close the distance and clinch but Lang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lang misses with a low kick.
Lang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Lang tries a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Lang throws a series of punches but Nakagawa moves out of range.
Nakagawa wants to clinch
and Lang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakagawa's knee momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nakagawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakagawa with a nice cross.
Lang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nakagawa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakagawa blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
An inside leg kick from Lang misses.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Lang avoids it well and moves away.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakagawa looking to score a takedown here. Lang is defending well but Nakagawa drives through and ends up in Lang's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lang holds on and takes a little breather.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang is pulling down on Nakagawa's head. It's preventing any offense from Nakagawa, at least for the moment.
Nakagawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakagawa is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakagawa 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Shinnosuke Nakagawa 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 51 p4p, 111 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 6 p4p, 12 weight class). Marley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is WANTED. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gothic Line!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Line.
Line swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Marley to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Line keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Line throws a lazy uppercut
and Marley counters with a right hand to the body.
Line throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Line missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley throws a leg kick
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Line.
Marley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Line.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Line looks winded!
Line slips a straight right by Marley.
Line looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley swings widly with a right hand
and Line connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Line throws a right and a left that Marley avoids nicely.
Marley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Line takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Line misses with a hook.
Marley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marley throws an uppercut from hell that sends Line clean off his feet! He's out cold! Marley stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Kreischer (ranked 3 p4p, 17 weight class) and Charon Lehto (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kreischer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bert Learns To Hip-Hop Dance To Post Malone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Herbert Kreischer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Ren Mimura and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
As Kreischer backs off Lehto throws a huge counter combo but Kreischer manages to avoid it all.
Kreischer throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Herbert Kreischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lehto lands a nice shot that snaps Kreischer's head back.
Kreischer moves in looking to clinch but Lehto pushes him off.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand.
Lehto keeps the fight on the outside.
Kreischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto looking to throw knees to the head but Kreischer is blocking nicely.
Lehto lands a left hand.
Lehto taking a breather.
Kreischer misses with a knee strike.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Kreischer prevents a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kreischer is defending well for now.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Lehto.
Kreischer is breathing heavily.
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lehto fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lehto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lehto throws a right and a left that Kreischer avoids nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
Lehto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lehto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kreischer has closed the distance and engaged Lehto in a clinch.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Lehto.
Lehto can't find room to land a body shot as Kreischer controls the action.
Lehto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kreischer.
Kreischer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lehto.
Kreischer looking to throw knees to the head but Lehto is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto tries to circle away but Kreischer has him pinned against the cage.
Lehto breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer has Lehto up against the cage in a clinch.
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Lehto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lehto.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lehto.
Kreischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lehto is just out of range.
Lehto ducks under a wild hook from Kreischer.
Lehto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kreischer darts in trying to clinch
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer lands a nice looking body shot.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lehto throws a looping overhand right but Kreischer ducks down to avoid it.
Lehto throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kreischer avoids the body shot from Lehto.
Lehto lands with a hook. Kreischer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lehto throws a hook but Kreischer blocks it.
Lehto is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lehto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kreischer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lehto's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer scores with a nice right hand.
Kreischer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lehto's head.
Lehto has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kreischer moves out of range of the body kick.
Kreischer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lehto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lehto throws a hook to the side of Kreischer's head but Kreischer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Lehto misses with a looping right.
Lehto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kreischer.
Lehto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kreischer ducks under a wild hook from Lehto.
Kreischer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Kreischer does it's job there.
Kreischer fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lehto! But no joy.
Kreischer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut.
Lehto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charon Lehto 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.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Lehto throws a series of punches but Kreischer avoids them all with ease.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lehto, as that shot connected.
Kreischer scores with a jab. Lehto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lehto lands with a straight right. Kreischer didn't see that one coming.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Lehto throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
Kreischer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kreischer lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.
Kreischer stuns Lehto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kreischer throws a sloppy body shot
and Lehto counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kreischer scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lehto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot by Kreischer.
Lehto throws out a powerful jab.
Kreischer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Lehto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab by Kreischer.
Kreischer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lehto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lehto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A swing and a miss from Kreischer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer throws a shot from downtown. Lehto moves away and avoids it.
Kreischer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehto looks for the body kick but Kreischer saw that one coming.
Kreischer connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Lehto.
Kreischer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreischer missing with a left hand there. Lehto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kreischer closes the distance and pushes Lehto back into the cage.
Kreischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Kreischer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Lehto prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer tries a knee to the head but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer blocks a body shot from Lehto.
A short body shot lands from Kreischer as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lehto.
Lehto is breathing heavily.
Lehto can't break the clinch.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehto blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Kreischer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lehto blocks it with crossed arms.
Kreischer misses with a knee to the head.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kreischer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lehto manages to break the clinch.
Kreischer slips a jab and a cross from Lehto.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Lehto moves out of range.
Kreischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lehto lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kreischer's sensitive parts.
Lehto takes one on the button.
Charon Lehto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lehto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreischer lands with a good body shot.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto walks into a straight right hand from Kreischer.
Kreischer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lehto finds it's way round the side to connect with Kreischer's head.
Lehto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kreischer.
Lehto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lehto misses with a body kick.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lehto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kreischer has time to react.
Lehto throws a shot from downtown. Kreischer moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Kreischer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kreischer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lehto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Lehto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kreischer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lehto scores with a spinning back kick!
Lehto slips a jab from Kreischer.
Both fighters circling a little - Lehto finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Lehto.
Lehto jabs at Kreischer's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lehto cracks Kreischer with an open hand slap.
Kreischer throws a hook but Lehto avoids it easily.
Lehto raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kreischer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreischer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto connects with a leg kick.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
Kreischer throws a lazy right hand but Lehto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kreischer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lehto.
Kreischer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lehto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lehto thinks about the counter body kick.
Kreischer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kreischer swings widly with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
Kreischer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Lehto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kreischer momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lehto.
Kreischer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand.
Kreischer drives through and clinches with Lehto against the cage.
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!
Kreischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lehto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Kreischer tries to land knees in the clinch but Lehto avoids the damage to the body.
Lehto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lehto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kreischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Lehto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kreischer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kreischer. Lehto does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Kreischer misses.
A little jabbing left from Lehto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lehto blocks a jab.
Lehto lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kreischer backs up against the cage.
Kreischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lehto manages to avoid it.
Kreischer has managed to clinch.
Lehto prevents a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lehto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lehto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lehto tries to throw a body punch but Kreischer avoids it by throwing Lehto back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lehto.
Lehto dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kreischer lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kreischer as Lehto tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreischer.
Lehto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kreischer lands a right hand.
Kreischer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lehto is defending well for now.
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Kreischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lehto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kreischer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lehto circles away quickly and effectively.
Lehto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charon Lehto really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kreischer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kreischer throws a hook but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Lehto to counter with a crisp jab.
Lehto defending well as Kreischer loads up on a big left hand.
As Kreischer backs off Lehto throws a huge counter combo but Kreischer manages to avoid it all.
Lehto cracks Kreischer with an open hand slap.
Kreischer moves away from the strike by Lehto.
Lehto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreischer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lehto.
Lehto staying out of range there.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with a series of strikes. Kreischer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Lehto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lehto slips a jab and a cross from Kreischer.
Kreischer swings for the body but Lehto moves out of range.
Lehto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
Kreischer slips under a jab.
Kreischer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
As Kreischer backs off Lehto throws a huge counter combo but Kreischer manages to avoid it all.
Kreischer misses the jab.
Lehto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kreischer misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer throws the left hand but Lehto avoids the punch easily.
Lehto tries to land a front kick but Kreischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
Kreischer throws a poor cross that misses
and Lehto counters with an outside leg kick.
Kreischer closes the distance but Lehto moves to the side
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto slips a jab from Kreischer.
Lehto needs to keep his hands up - Kreischer had a free shot at his head there.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Lehto's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lehto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreischer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lehto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kreischer tries to throw a body punch but Lehto avoids it by throwing Kreischer back against the cage.
Lehto avoiding damage as Kreischer throws knees to the body.
Kreischer tries a body shot but Lehto blocks it.
Kreischer lands a knee to the head.
Kreischer trying to land knees to the body.
Lehto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kreischer backwards.
Lehto trying to land knees to the body.
Kreischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lehto backwards.
Lehto unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lehto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kreischer throws a right hand that misses
and Lehto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lehto misses with a few strikes there.
Lehto scores with a head kick.
Lehto moves away from the strike by Kreischer.
Lehto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kreischer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kreischer wants to clinch but Lehto slips to the side
and Lehto counters with a one-two to the body.
Lehto scores with a nice right hand.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Kreischer misses with a straight left.
Lehto is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kreischer's corner calls for a 1-2. Kreischer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kreischer misses with a hook.
Kreischer moves into range and clinches up with Lehto.
Lehto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kreischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lehto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lehto drops his hands momentarily and Kreischer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Herbert Kreischer will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kreischer is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Lehto was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kreischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lehto cracks Kreischer with a good jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kreischer.
Lehto looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kreischer misses with a right hand
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kreischer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lehto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Lehto.
Kreischer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lehto avoids the body shot from Kreischer.
A jab from Kreischer misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kreischer.
Kreischer connects with a body shot.
Kreischer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lehto was well out of range. Poor timing from Kreischer.
Lehto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lehto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lehto swings widly with a right hand
letting Kreischer counter with a right hand.
Kreischer misses with a shot to the body
and Lehto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lehto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kreischer.
Lehto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kreischer.
Lehto lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kreischer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lehto counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer tries to clinch there but Lehto circles away.
Lehto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lehto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lehto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kreischer.
Kreischer misses the shot to the body.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
Kreischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreischer misses with a hook
and Lehto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kreischer misses with a jab to the body
and Kreischer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kreischer misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Lehto's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kreischer misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lehto! But no joy.
Kreischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreischer scores with a nice head shot.
Kreischer tries to clinch up.
Kreischer throws a body punch but Lehto moves out of range.
Kreischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lehto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lehto blocks a body shot from Kreischer.
Kreischer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kreischer keeps control of Lehto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lehto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lehto is trying to force a seperation but Kreischer has the dominant position.
A short right from Lehto on the inside.
Lehto breaks the clinch.
Kreischer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kreischer misses with an uppercut
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lehto throws a head kick but Kreischer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kreischer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lehto under the eye.
Lehto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kreischer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lehto is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Lehto.
Kreischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lehto.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kreischer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kreischer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kreischer scores with a nice head shot.
Lehto swinging wildly here.
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 Herbert Kreischer.
I think Kreischer 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 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
Herbert Kreischer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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