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BANZAI COMBAT 94 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leandro Bryant (ranked 24888 p4p, 4401 weight class) and Krispen Chace (ranked 518 p4p, 452 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leandro Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Krispen Chace!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chace with a jab.
 It looks like Leandro Bryant has been cut.
Bryant slips a jab and a cross from Chace.
Chace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bryant dives in and grabs Chace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chace pushes down on Bryant's head and hops out.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chace counters with a stiff right hand.
Chace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryant was well out of range. Poor timing from Chace.
Bryant throws a big counter combination but Chace scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot lands for Chace.
Chace drives through and clinches with Bryant against the cage.
Chace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bryant's elbow.
Chace tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bryant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chace after a bit of a struggle.
Chace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bryant is breathing heavily.
Chace pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Chace kicks Bryant off and gets to his feet.
Chace digs a good body shot into Bryant's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chace throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Chace scores with a four punch combination!
Chace closes the distance and clinches.
Chace gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chace scores with a hook to the body.
Chace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Chace - just one landing.
Chace stalks Bryant and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bryant's face. Bryant staggers backwards, shaken.
 Bryant is rocked!
Leandro Bryant's cut is getting worse.
Chace connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Bryant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chace scores with a jab. Bryant acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bryant seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chace forces Bryant back against the cage and clinches.
Chace pulls guard successfully.
Chace manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Chace has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chace digs a right hand underneath Bryant's ribcage. Bryant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chace has had enough of the clinch but Bryant keeps him there for the moment.
Chace is struggling to control the position.
Chace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bryant blocks it with crossed arms.
Chace scores with a shoulder strike.
Chace lands a nice uppercut.
Chace scores with a shoulder strike.
Chace pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chace wants to break free but Bryant has control.
Chace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Chace pulls Bryant into guard.
Bryant tries to stand but Chace is controlling from the bottom.
Chace has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bryant off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bryant looks to clinch
letting Chace counter with a right hand.
Chace lands an overhand right.
Chace scores with a three punch combo!
Chace works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bryant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chace looks to land a combination but Bryant avoids it well.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chace!
Bryant on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bryant tries to clinch up
and Chace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bryant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krispen Chace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leandro Bryant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chace jabs Bryant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bryant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chace appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chace moves into the clinch.
Chace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chace misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Chace gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bryant takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chace manages to pull guard.
Chace has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bryant is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bryant tries to score a body lock takedown but Chace shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
A frustrated look appears on Bryant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chace lands a body punch.
Chace pushes Bryant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chace lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Chace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bryants head.
Chace's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bryant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chace breaks from the clinch.
Bryant takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chace lands the left hand.
Krispen Chace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bryant walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chace moves into the clinch successfully.
Chace is trying to push Bryant away but Bryant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Krispen Chace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chace misses with a knee strike.
Chace lands a left hand.
Chace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chace pulls guard.
Chace keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chace has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bryant has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Chace decides to pull guard.
Chace scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No joy there for Chace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chace throws a nice looking combination but Bryant bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryant rushes Chace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chace scores with a shoulder strike.
Chace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chace with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chace goes for a takedown attempt but Bryant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryant uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chace has time to react.
Chace looks to land a combination. Bryant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bryant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chace defends well and Bryant ends up having to push Chace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chace is trying to force a seperation but Bryant has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Krispen Chace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leandro Bryant's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bryant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chace pushes Bryant up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant is trying to break the clinch but Chace is controlling him.
Chace lands with a light punch inside.
Chace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Chace manages to get underhooks.
Chace lands a right hand.
Chace lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chace slows down the pace here.
Chace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Chace won't allow it.
Chace has Bryant pressed against the cage.
Chace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bryant misses with a takedown
and Chace counters with a stiff right hand.
Leandro Bryant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bryant, pushing him back against the cage.
Chace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chace lands with a light punch inside.
Chace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bryant moves forwards but Chace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Chace coming out on top.
Chace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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!
Chace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bryant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chace lands with a shot to the body.
Chace moves into the clinch.
Chace with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chace lands a hook that snaps the head of Bryant backwards.
Chace stalls.
Chace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chace lands a left hand.
Chace gets through Bryant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chace misses with a knee strike.
Chace misses with some punches.
Bryant is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bryant tries to pull guard but Chace won't allow it.
Chace breaks from the clinch.
Bryant misses with a takedown attempt
letting Chace counter with a right hand.
Bryant takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chace fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bryant on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Bryant misses
and Chace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chace leaves Bryant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chace throws a counter combo.
Nice jab there from Chace.
Chace scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chace lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chace lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bryant with a poor takedown
and Chace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chace lands a right hook to the body.
Leandro Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krispen Chace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krispen Chace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chace has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krispen Chace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ayo Kakongkong (ranked 24983 p4p, 3644 weight class) and Trevin Prince (ranked 428 p4p, 333 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ayo Kakongkong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trevin Prince!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakongkong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kakongkong tests Prince's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Prince takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakongkong moves away.
Prince checks a low kick from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prince steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kakongkong lands a really nice looking cross but Prince seems unphased.
Prince lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Prince checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kakongkong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prince lands with a hook. Kakongkong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kakongkong moves away from the strike by Prince.
Kakongkong lands a glancing blow to the side of Prince's head.
 Prince is rocked!
Kakongkong feints a jab and as Prince dips his head, Kakongkong unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Prince right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Prince falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kakongkong smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ayo Kakongkong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Owen Flannigan (ranked 5208 p4p, 4008 weight class) and Datsuro Sato (ranked 418 p4p, 349 weight class). Owen Flannigan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Datsuro Sato's 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Flannigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Datsuro Sato!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato throws a series of punches but Flannigan avoids them all with ease.
Flannigan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sato trying to control but Flannigan postures up.
Sato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannigan.
Sato tries to roll over but Flannigan keeps him under control.
Sato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sato is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannigan thows a huge punch but Sato dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato trying to control here.
Flannigan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flannigan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sato is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flannigan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flannigan is trying to control the action in half guard but Sato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sato tries to get to full guard but Flannigan has control of the leg.
Sato trying to control but Flannigan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Flannigan seems content to control.
Flannigan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flannigan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flannigan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flannigan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Flannigan connects with a nice short shot to Sato's temple.
Flannigan wants to pass the guard but Sato is defending well.
Sato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flannigan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Flannigan trying to mount his opponent but Sato defends it.
Sato is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flannigan slips a nice elbow through Sato's hands, connecting with Sato's forehead.
Flannigan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flannigan.
Sato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannigan.
Flannigan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sato is looking for a sweep. Flannigan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flannigan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Flannigan misses with a head shot. Sato uses the momentum to regain guard.
Flannigan wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannigan passes Sato's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flannigan is looking for a kimura here.
Flannigan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flannigan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sato keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Flannigan 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.
Flannigan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sato lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sato misses with an uppercut. Flannigan saw that one coming.
Flannigan moves forwards but Sato connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sato tries to sprawl but Flannigan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Flannigan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flannigan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sato with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sato is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sato wants to control but Flannigan passes into side.
Flannigan lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannigan throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sato works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Flannigan is trying to control the action in half guard but Sato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Owen Flannigan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flannigan working over Sato with some ground and pound. Sato looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sato avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flannigan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Flannigan lands a nice short elbow.
Flannigan throwing shots but Sato is blocking nicely.
Sato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sato being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannigan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Flannigan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flannigan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sato works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flannigan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Flannigan lands a couple of elbows.
Flannigan works over Sato with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is trying to keep Flannigan in close.
Flannigan connects with a couple of short punches.
Flannigan works over Sato with some ground and pound from guard.
Flannigan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Flannigan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannigan cracks Sato with a solid left hand.
Flannigan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Flannigan chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannigan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sato swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flannigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Sato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flannigan with a nice head shot there.
Sato wants to sweep but no luck.
Flannigan throws a big right hand that misses.
Flannigan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Flannigan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flannigan distracts Sato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sato looking to control.
Flannigan trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Flannigan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sato misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Flannigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Sato misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Flannigan misses the target.
Sato throws a lazy right hand but Flannigan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flannigan ducks under a wild hook from Sato.
Flannigan missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Flannigan misses the shot to the body.
Sato catches Flannigan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flannigan.
Sato ducks under a wild hook from Flannigan.
A countering left hand to the body from Sato misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flannigan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sato.
Flannigan slips a jab and a cross from Sato.
Flannigan throwing a counter right hand but Sato manages to avoid it.
Flannigan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flannigan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flannigan throws a shot from downtown. Sato moves away and avoids it.
Sato misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato fails to land with a series of punches.
Sato moves out of range of the strikes.
Flannigan lands with a nice body punch.
Sato misses with a series of wild punches.
Sato lands with a good body shot.
Datsuro Sato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flannigan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
Sato lands with a nice combination. Flannigan backs away looking to recover.
Flannigan defending well as Sato loads up on a big left hand.
Flannigan tries to counter with a takedown but Sato is quick to defend against it.
Sato is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flannigan.
Flannigan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Flannigan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sato can do to turn this around?
Sato lands a two punch combo.
Flannigan misses with a hook
and Sato counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flannigan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sato napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flannigan slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flannigan lands some shots froms side control.
Flannigan is chipping away with strikes.
Sato takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Flannigan trying to control the action but Sato is working from the bottom.
Sato is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flannigan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flannigan scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking for a sweep.
Flannigan throws a strike aimed at the side of Sato's head but Sato avoids it well.
Flannigan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sato keeps working.
Sato can't do much from the bottom here.
Sato is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flannigan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Flannigan is working Sato over with some ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Flannigan crashes against the mat.
Sato is not content to let Flannigan control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flannigan working the ground and pound.
Datsuro Sato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flannigan trying to control the position but Sato is working away.
Flannigan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sato is working to avoid the ground and pound but Flannigan connects with a decent elbow.
Flannigan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Flannigan lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Flannigan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flannigan, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Flannigan!
Owen Flannigan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Left Path (ranked 3142 p4p, 2164 weight class) and Broken Hope (ranked 409 p4p, 304 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Left Path!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Broken Hope!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Path jabs Hope right on the nose. Hope blinks but takes it well.
Hope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Path jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Path swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Path counters with a left to the body.
Hope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Path lands a jab to the nose.
Path throws a jab when Hope was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hope! But no joy.
Left Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path misses with a lunging right hand
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Path.
Path throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hope throws a looping overhand right but Path ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Path throws a lazy uppercut
and Hope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hope misses with a series of wild punches.
Path lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Path misses with a hook
and Hope counters with a straight right hand.
Hope lands with a nice combination. Path backs away looking to recover.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses.
Path scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hope in his tracks.
Path scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hope doesn't seem bothered though.
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Path throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Path throws a hook to the side of Hope's head but Hope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Hope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hope manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Path lands a nice shot to the body.
Hope throws a right hand that Path ducks under and follows up with a left that Path also avoids with ease.
Path works the jab nicely.
Path throws a body punch but Hope moves out of range.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Hope unleashes a big counter combination but Path bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hope throws a poor cross that misses
and Path makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Hope misses.
Hope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Path was well out of range. Poor timing from Hope.
Hope defending well as Path loads up on a big left hand.
Hope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Path misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Path missing with a left hand there. Hope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hope is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Path.
An attempted straight right counter from Path misses the target.
Path scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
Hope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Path throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
A slow jab from Hope misses its intended target.
Hope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Path swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Path definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Path throws a series of punches but Hope avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Hope misses.
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Hope's shoulder, as Hope tries to avoid the shot.
Hope lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hope throws out a loose jab but Path uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope blocks a jab.
Hope misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Hope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Path doesn't seem phased though.
Path throws a jab but it's blocked by Hope.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Hope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Path moved out of range nicely.
Path takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path throws a body shot but no joy.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Path moves away.
Hope misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Left Path will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Hope misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Path on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Hope lands the left hand.
Path throws a hook but Hope blocks it.
Path lands an overhand right.
Hope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Path lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Path misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Path moves away.
Path was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Path throws the left hand but Hope avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hope might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Path has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Path throws a lazy right hand but Hope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Path throws the left hand but Hope avoids the punch easily.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hope misses with a body shot
and Path counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Path smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hope.
Hope takes one to the chin there.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Path looks to score with a jab to the body but Hope is just out of range.
Hope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Path takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Path misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Path.
Path uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hope.
Hope swings for the body but Path moves out of range.
Path swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Path throws a sloppy body shot
and Hope counters with a straight right hand.
Hope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Path.
Hope misses with a straight left.
Path swinging wildly here.
Path missing with a left hand there. Hope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hope just misses with a punch to the body.
Path was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Left Path is winning the standup battle so far.
Path misses with the combination.
Path fails to land with a series of punches.
Path misses with a body shot.
Hope is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Path with a body shot.
Hope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Path sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path avoids the body shot from Hope.
Path lands with a nice body punch.
Path throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hope avoids the body shot from Path.
Path swings for the body but Hope moves out of range.
As Path backs off Hope throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
Hope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Path throws a lazy right hand but Hope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hope scores with a nice strike.
Hope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Path moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Path misses with a body punch
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hope.
Hope ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hope moves away.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hope manages to avoid it.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hope looks to score with a jab to the body but Path is just out of range.
Hope swings widly with a right hand
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Left Path dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Path shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Path displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Path finds it's way round the side to connect with Hope's head.
Path cracks Hope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Path lands a jab.
Hope lands a glancing blow to the side of Path's head.
Hope slips under a jab from Path.
Path stuns Hope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Path misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hope throws an off balance right hand
and Hope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hope throws a body punch but Path moves out of range.
Path misses with a series of wild punches.
Hope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hope blocks a jab.
Hope lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Path has time to react.
Hope misses with a hook to the body
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hope misses with a double jab.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Path moved out of range nicely.
Hope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Path counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hope tries to move into range but Path moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hope cracks Path with a right hand to the side of the head.
Path throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hope to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hope swinging wildly here.
Path throws an off balance right hand
and Hope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hope avoids the body shot from Path.
Hope throws a looping overhand right but Path ducks down to avoid it.
Path is looking to counter punch.
Hope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Path sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Hope misses with a looping right.
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broken Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hope misses with a wild body shot.
Hope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Path throws a hook but Hope blocks it.
Hope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hope misses.
Path swings for the body but Hope moves out of range.
Path misses with a few strikes there.
Hope now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Hope.
It seemed like Hope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Path throws a series of punches but Hope avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Left Path is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hope closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Path throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Path stuns Hope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hope misses with a two punch combination.
Path misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hope to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Path manages to avoid it.
Hope cracks Path with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses.
Path scores with a shot to the body.
Hope throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Path counter with a right hand.
Path throws a hook to the side of Hope's head but Hope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Hope moves away and avoids it.
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 Left Path.
Well Path 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barnaby Grunter (ranked 2524 p4p, 2147 weight class) and Tembakan Pasti (ranked 287 p4p, 242 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barnaby Grunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tembakan Pasti!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pasti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grunter.
We've been told by Grunter's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grunter swings for the body but Pasti moves out of range.
Pasti missing with a left hand there. Grunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pasti tries to clinch there but Grunter circles away.
Grunter throws a low kick, looking for Pasti's leg but Pasti calmly moves out of range.
Grunter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pasti scores with a jab. Grunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A cross from Pasti lands.
Pasti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grunter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Grunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pasti cracks Grunter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pasti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grunter to stand back up!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grunter avoids the head kick by Pasti.
A little feinted left hand from Grunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice uppercut lands for Pasti. That snapped Grunter's head back.
Pasti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pasti is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pasti cracks Grunter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pasti has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Grunter to stand back up!
Grunter is rocked!
Pasti tries to clinch
and Grunter counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Pasti misses its intended target.
Grunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pasti misses with a body kick.
Pasti throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pasti scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pasti swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grunter.
Grunter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Pasti misses.
Pasti throws a right hand that misses
and Grunter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pasti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grunter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pasti! Grunter lets Pasti back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 It looks like Tembakan Pasti has been cut.
Pasti scores with a jab.
Grunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Pasti.
It looked like Grunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pasti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grunter misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Grunter misses the target.
Grunter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pasti throws out the jab.
Pasti fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Grunter on the side of the head.
Pasti throws a jab when Grunter was well out of range.
Grunter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pasti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pasti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Grunter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pasti.
Pasti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grunter.
Pasti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Grunter loads up on a big right hand but Pasti slips the punch.
Pasti throws an off balance right hand
and Grunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grunter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pasti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pasti tries to clinch
letting Grunter counter with a right hand.
Grunter feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pasti sprawling to the canvas! Pasti rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Grunter finish him?!
Pasti is rocked!
Grunter throws out a loose jab but Pasti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grunter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pasti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Grunter. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pasti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grunter throws out the jab.
Pasti lands a jab to the nose.
Tembakan Pasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasti darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pasti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pasti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pasti tries to clinch up but Grunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Grunter throws a good cross that connects.
Grunter misses with a hook
and Pasti counters with a straight right hand.
Pasti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pasti cracks Grunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pasti.
Pasti moves out of range as Grunter strikes.
Pasti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pasti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grunter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pasti's knee momentarily.
Pasti throws a combination that misses
enabling Grunter to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grunter misses with a hook. Pasti ducked under it nicely.
Pasti tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grunter counters with a big right hand! Oh Pasti is in trouble here! Grunter follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barnaby Grunter!
Barnaby Grunter 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 Timo Werner (ranked 3369 p4p, 2148 weight class) and Chico Fontaine (ranked 376 p4p, 243 weight class). Fontaine has chosen You're Gonna Learn a Lesson in this Delicatessen as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Excellent MT
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Werner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chico Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fontaine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fontaine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Werner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Werner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fontaine closes the distance but Werner moves to the side
enabling Werner to counter with a crisp jab.
Fontaine darts in and clinches Werner up against the cage.
Fontaine misses with some punches.
Fontaine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Werner is trying to break free.
Fontaine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fontaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Werner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fontaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fontaine.
Fontaine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fontaine being controlled against the cage.
Werner blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fontaine fails to land.
Werner manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Timo Werner has been cut.
Fontaine clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fontaine fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fontaine lands a shoulder strike.
Fontaine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fontaine misses with a punch on the inside.
Werner is trying to break free.
Werner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fontaine throws a head punch that misses.
Werner lands an uppercut.
Werner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Fontaine fails to land.
Werner lands with a right to the head.
Werner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fontaine tries to close the distance and clinch but Werner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Werner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fontaine tries to clinch there but Werner circles away.
Werner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fontaine just manages to avoid it.
Werner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Werner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fontaine has closed the distance and engaged Werner in a clinch.
Fontaine keeps control of Werner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Werner pushes Fontaine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Fontaine fails to land.
Werner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Werner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fontaine will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fontaine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fontaine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A solid leg kick lands there for Werner.
Fontaine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Werner.
Werner scores with a jab.
Fontaine moves into the clinch successfully.
Fontaine cracks Werner with a nice body shot.
Werner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fontaine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Werner tries to circle away but Fontaine has him pinned against the cage.
Werner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Werner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fontaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fontaine lands an uppercut.
Werner blocks an uppercut.
Fontaine keeps control of Werner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Werner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Werner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fontaine misses with some punches.
Werner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fontaine's elbow.
Fontaine throws a head punch that misses.
Werner cracks Fontaine with a nice body shot.
Fontaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fontaine misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fontaine fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Werner.
Werner cracks Fontaine with a nice body shot.
Werner lands a right hand.
Werner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fontaine has him pressed against the cage.
Fontaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fontaine.
Werner breaks from the clinch.
Fontaine loses concentration momentarily and Werner pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Fontaine crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Werner finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timo Werner!
Timo Werner gave a mention to Wrestler Wayfare in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Too Young For Island (ranked 2402 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Tony Taxi (ranked 223 p4p, 231 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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3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Too Young For Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Taxi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by For Island.
For Island throws a head kick but Taxi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Taxi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taxi lands an overhand right.
Taxi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. For Island is trying to defend but Taxi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taxi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with For Island. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taxi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Taxi trying to pass the guard but For Island defending well.
For Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi lands strikes from half guard.
Taxi wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taxi controlling the pace.
Taxi prevents For Island from improving his position.
Taxi throwing shots but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi content to control rather than advance.
Taxi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
For Island wants to control but Taxi is keeping busy.
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.
For Island is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Taxi is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
For Island fails to land the takedown.
For Island looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by For Island.
Taxi jabs For Island right on the nose. For Island blinks but takes it well.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island tries to clinch
enabling Taxi to counter with a crisp jab.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but For Island is just out of range.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taxi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taxi misses the shot to the body.
Taxi swings for the body but For Island moves out of range.
For Island pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taxi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
For Island is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taxi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but For Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Taxi.
Taxi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. For Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
For Island tries to clinch there but Taxi circles away.
Taxi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but For Island manages to avoid it.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taxi.
For Island appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Taxi misses the target.
Taxi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taxi takes a swing at For Island's ribcage but misses.
It looked like For Island was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi dodges the punch combination from For Island.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taxi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
For Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
For Island swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taxi counters with a stiff right hand.
For Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taxi was well out of range. Poor timing from For Island.
Taxi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from For Island is defended easily by Taxi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
For Island shoots in for a double leg but Taxi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taxi scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Taxi as he connects with a hook.
Taxi lands a slapping body shot.
For Island ducks under a wild hook from Taxi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Taxi dominated that round.
That's time! For Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taxi throws a shot from downtown. For Island moves away and avoids it.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island shoots in looking for a takedown. Taxi tries to sprawl out of it but For Island keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taxi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from For Island misses the target.
Taxi avoids the head kick by For Island.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
Taxi connects with a right hand. For Island shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from For Island.
No luck with that takedown attempt from For Island.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps For Island's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Taxi throws a body punch but For Island moves out of range.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.
For Island tries to clinch but Taxi moves away
and Taxi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tony Taxi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Taxi.
Taxi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
For Island tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taxi swivels and escapes.
For Island wants to clinch but Taxi slips to the side
and Taxi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taxi swings for the body but For Island moves out of range.
For Island fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taxi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
For Island closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. For Island pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taxi throws a looping overhand right but For Island ducks down to avoid it.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Taxi misses.
For Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
For Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island blocks a jab.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taxi.
For Island throws a big counter combination but Taxi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taxi stuffs the takedown attempt from For Island. For Island gets slowly back to his feet.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches For Island napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Island is trying to work for a sweep but Taxi has mounted him!
Taxi raining down shots from the mount!
Taxi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taxi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
For Island is in a horrible position here. Taxi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taxi working For Island over with strikes here.
Taxi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taxi looking to ground and pound but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. For Island looks a forlorn figure.
Taxi landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taxi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force For Island to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so For Island shrugs it off.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
Taxi looking to ground and pound but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
For Island is looking to get to half guard.
Taxi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Taxi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! For Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
For Island moves in looking to clinch but Taxi pushes him off.
Taxi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
For Island dives in and grabs Taxi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taxi pushes down on For Island's head and hops out.
Taxi keeps the fight on the outside.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taxi pinned against the cage. Taxi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taxi loads up on a big right hand but For Island slips the punch.
For Island tries for a takedown but Taxi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi throws a hook to the side of For Island's head but For Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Island shoots in for a takedown but Taxi shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Taxi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
For Island doesn't manage to clinch there - Taxi circles away.
Taxi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
For Island keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taxi.
For Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taxi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
For Island slips under a jab from Taxi.
For Island seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
For Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taxi pinned against the cage. Taxi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
Taxi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
For Island tries to close the distance and clinch but Taxi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taxi lands with a good body shot.
Taxi connects with a good right hand that stumbles For Island. For Island circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
Taxi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
For Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taxi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
For Island has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taxi finds it's way round the side to connect with For Island's head.
Taxi slips a straight right by For Island.
Taxi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
For Island fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taxi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
For Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taxi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taxi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taxi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taxi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Island is looking for a triangle but Taxi pushes his legs off easily.
Tony Taxi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taxi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taxi trying to stand up but can't free himself from For Island's guard.
Taxi is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. For Island does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
For Island is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island tries to clinch but Taxi is having none of it.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taxi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taxi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but For Island moves away.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Taxi stuffs the takedown.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
For Island fails to land with a series of punches.
For Island takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Too Young For Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taxi lands with an uppercut that bounces For Island off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Taxi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taxi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Taxi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miksa Magyar (ranked 3003 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Rinya Nakamura (ranked 181 p4p, 93 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miksa Magyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rinya Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magyar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nakamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nakamura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magyar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nakamura's guard.
Magyar pushing down on Nakamura's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Magyar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magyar working over Nakamura with some ground and pound. Nakamura looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magyar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar slips nicely into half guard.
Magyar wants to free his trapped foot but Nakamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magyar is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakamura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magyar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nakamura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Magyar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position.
Magyar slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Magyar has control of the leg.
Magyar slips a nice elbow through Nakamura's hands, connecting with Nakamura's forehead.
Nakamura has hold of Magyar's hands but Magyar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard.
Magyar working Nakamura over with strikes.
Magyar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Magyar sits in half guard.
Nakamura is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magyar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nakamura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nakamura is trying to keep Magyar in close.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magyar is one step ahead there.
Magyar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to control.
Magyar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakamura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nakamura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magyar uses it to pass to side control.
The referee asks Magyar politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Magyar prefers to stall for the moment though.
Magyar lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Magyar trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Nakamura seems a little lost for a moment, as Magyar dominates the positioning.
Magyar 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.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura seems a little lost for a moment, as Magyar dominates the positioning.
Nakamura is not content to let Magyar control the position.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Magyar swings around for an armbar but Nakamura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magyar's guard.
Magyar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magyar keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Magyar controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magyar keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura looking to sit in guard and control but Magyar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miksa Magyar 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.
Magyar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakamura avoids it really well and circles away.
Magyar closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Magyar lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura wants to control the position but Magyar says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nakamura gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magyar trying to control but Nakamura is working from the bottom.
Nakamura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magyar escapes and throws Nakamura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nakamura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Magyar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magyar landing strikes.
Magyar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magyar is looking to take a break and control but Nakamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakamura on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Magyar trying to control the position but Nakamura is working away.
Magyar landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Magyar lands some shots froms side control.
Nakamura tries to buck Magyar off but Magyar is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura gets back to half guard.
Nakamura is refusing to be controlled, as Magyar sits in half guard.
Magyar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Magyar passes to side control.
Magyar wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Magyar lands an elbow.
Magyar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nakamura to see if he's OK.
Nakamura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Magyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakamura can do to turn this around?
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magyar passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nakamura!
Magyar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magyar with shots to the head and body - Nakamura looks very uncomfortable down there.
Magyar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magyar with a couple of short strikes.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Magyar isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura is in a horrible position here. Magyar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to hold on but Magyar pushes him away.
Magyar unloading with bombs!
Magyar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magyar wants to control the pace but Nakamura is squirming around nicely.
Magyar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nakamura can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nakamura taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Magyar.
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Magyar isn't that keen on the idea.
Magyar controlling his opponent.
Magyar prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miksa Magyar dominated that second round.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magyar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakamura! But no joy.
Nakamura throws a nice looking combination but Magyar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura throws a nice head kick!
Magyar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nakamura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nakamura tries to sprawl but Magyar drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nakamura is trying to control but Magyar manages to pass to mount!
Magyar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nakamura?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magyar working Nakamura over with strikes here.
Magyar with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Nakamura that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Magyar avoids the attempt from Nakamura to control.
Magyar raining down shots from the mount!
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakamura takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Magyar maintains control.
Magyar lands a couple of good shots and Nakamura has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magyar is landing with strikes from the back.
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!
Magyar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magyar looking for the RNC.
Nakamura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magyar trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nakamura doesn't escape.
Magyar scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Nakamura is looking for a way out.
Magyar controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magyar lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Magyar.
Miksa Magyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Magyar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Magyar looking for the RNC.
Nakamura is really stuck here.
Miksa Magyar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakamura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakamura in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Magyar controlling his opponent.
Magyar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Magyar pushes him away.
Magyar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rinya Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magyar controlling from mount.
Nakamura is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miksa Magyar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magyar, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miksa Magyar!
After winning the bout, Miksa Magyar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Obah Bafote (ranked 1932 p4p, 1284 weight class) and Maciej Piotr (ranked 269 p4p, 185 weight class). Maciej Piotr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Obah Bafote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Piotr!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piotr lands a jab to Bafote's midsection.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piotr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piotr misses with a two punch combination.
Piotr catches Bafote with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Piotr misses with a straight right.
Bafote is looking to counter the offense by Piotr and move into the clinch.
Piotr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bafote.
Piotr staying out of range there.
Piotr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Piotr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Piotr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch but Piotr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Obah Bafote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bafote throws a hook to the side of Piotr's head but Piotr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bafote slips a jab from Piotr.
Piotr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Piotr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bafote fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Piotr misses.
Bafote moves away from the strike by Piotr.
Piotr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bafote moves away.
Bafote wants to clinch up but Piotr keeps it at a distance.
Bafote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Piotr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bafote moves in looking to clinch but Piotr pushes him off.
Piotr just misses with a punch to the body.
Piotr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bafote.
Bafote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bafote throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Piotr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bafote misses with a wild body shot.
Bafote closes the distance looking to clinch
and Piotr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piotr keeps the fight on the outside.
Piotr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bafote sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bafote tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Piotr manages to circle out of the way.
Piotr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Piotr looks to land a right hand but Bafote moved out of range.
Bafote is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Piotr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Piotr, as that shot connected.
Bafote fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bafote is looking to control Piotr's arms but Piotr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bafote has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Piotr.
A head punch on the inside from Bafote fails to land.
Piotr blocks an elbow strike.
Piotr tries to break free but Bafote pushes him back against the cage.
Bafote taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Piotr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bafote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bafote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bafote throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Piotr tries to circle away but Bafote has him pinned against the cage.
Bafote lands with a short shot to the head.
Piotr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bafote throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Piotr blocks it with crossed arms.
Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Piotr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Piotr misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bafote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bafote throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bafote misses with the head strike.
Bafote struggles to land a body shot inside as Piotr controls his hands.
Bafote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bafote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Piotr backwards.
Bafote throws an elbow that misses.
Piotr blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bafote misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bafote.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bafote.
Piotr takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Maciej Piotr has been cut.
Bafote controlling the action here for a moment.
Piotr effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bafote - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bafote stalling in the clinch but Piotr improves position.
Bafote tries to land knees in the clinch but Piotr avoids the damage to the body.
Piotr blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Piotr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Piotr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Piotr avoids it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Piotr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Piotr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bafote lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bafote tries a body shot but Piotr blocks it.
Bafote slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Piotr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Piotr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Piotr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Piotr throws a series of strikes that have Bafote backpedaling.
Piotr jabs at Bafote's body.
Bafote doesn't manage to clinch there - Piotr circles away.
Bafote definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piotr misses with a wild body shot.
Bafote clinches with his opponent.
Bafote misses with a body punch.
Piotr is trying to break the clinch but Bafote is controlling him.
Piotr breaks the clinch.
Bafote staying out of range there.
Piotr throws a right hand that Bafote ducks under and follows up with a left that Bafote also avoids with ease.
Piotr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Piotr misses the jab.
Bafote is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Piotr.
Piotr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Nice jab there from Piotr.
Bafote tries to clinch up.
Piotr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Piotr stuns Bafote with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bafote slips under a jab from Piotr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bafote tries to clinch up.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piotr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piotr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Piotr throws a hook but Bafote avoids it easily.
A jab from Piotr finds it's way through Bafote's defenses.
Bafote throws an off balance right hand
and Piotr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Piotr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bafote momentarily.
Piotr throws a jab when Bafote was well out of range.
Bafote takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Piotr throws out a loose jab but Bafote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piotr misses with a wild body shot.
Bafote works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bafote darts in trying to clinch
and Piotr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bafote slips under a jab from Piotr.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch but Piotr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piotr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bafote is looking to clinch.
Piotr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bafote fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Bafote moves out of range as Piotr strikes.
Bafote fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Piotr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Piotr throws a jab when Bafote was well out of range.
Bafote is looking to counter the offense by Piotr and move into the clinch.
Piotr scores with a jab. Bafote acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bafote misses with a straight right.
Bafote instigates a clinch.
Piotr blocks a body shot from Bafote.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bafote throws an elbow but misses.
Bafote gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bafote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Piotr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bafote misses with a knee strike.
Piotr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Piotr tries to circle away but Bafote has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Piotr.
Bafote tries a body shot but Piotr blocks it.
Bafote working aggressively here.
Bafote misses with a punch to the body.
Bafote is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Piotr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piotr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but Piotr blocks with his arms.
Piotr is looking to control Bafote's arms but Bafote gets an underhook and turns him. Now Piotr has his back to the cage.
Piotr dodges an elbow strike from Bafote.
Piotr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Piotr lands with a left to the head.
Bafote is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Piotr is breathing heavily.
Bafote lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bafote as Piotr tries to tie him up.
Bafote lands an elbow inside.
Bafote throws an elbow that misses.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Obah Bafote has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Piotr effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bafote misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bafote.
Bafote prevents a body shot from Piotr.
Piotr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Piotr misses with the head strike.
Bafote lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piotr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bafote throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bafote swings wildly with an uppercut but Piotr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piotr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bafote lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Piotr wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Piotr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maciej Piotr's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Piotr loads up on a big right hand but Bafote slips the punch.
Bafote seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch but Piotr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piotr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bafote wants to clinch up but Piotr keeps it at a distance.
Piotr throws out a counter right but Bafote avoids it with no problem.
Bafote tries to clinch up
and Piotr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bafote darts in trying to clinch
and Piotr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bafote moves into range and clinches up with Piotr.
Piotr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bafote misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bafote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bafote scores with a hook to the body.
Bafote throws an elbow that misses.
Piotr slowing the pace effectively.
Bafote swings wildly with an uppercut but Piotr uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bafote throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bafote blocks an uppercut.
Bafote misses with a knee strike.
Piotr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bafote swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piotr lands a nice uppercut.
Bafote creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Piotr's defenses.
Bafote misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bafote.
Piotr blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
Bafote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Piotr blocks an elbow strike from Bafote.
A short right from Piotr.
Bafote lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piotr breaks from the clinch.
Bafote closes the distance looking to clinch
and Piotr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bafote doesn't manage to clinch there - Piotr circles away.
Bafote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piotr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piotr scores with a sloppy right hand. Bafote should have avoided that one.
Piotr throws an overhand right that lands on Bafote's shoulder, as Bafote tries to avoid the shot.
Bafote throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Piotr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bafote. Bafote circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bafote is rocked!
Piotr keeps the fight on the outside.
Piotr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Bafote is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piotr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bafote moves away.
Bafote seems to have got his legs back now.
Bafote closes the distance but Piotr moves to the side
and Piotr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bafote darts in trying to clinch
and Piotr counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bafote wants to clinch
and Piotr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piotr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piotr looks to land a right hand but Bafote moved out of range.
Bafote is looking to counter the offense by Piotr and move into the clinch.
Bafote tries to clinch up.
Bafote slips a jab from Piotr.
Bafote tries to clinch but Piotr moves away
and Piotr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bafote fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maciej Piotr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piotr throws a shot from downtown. Bafote moves away and avoids it.
Bafote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Piotr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Piotr swats away the attempt to clinch by Bafote.
Bafote lands with an overhand left.
Obah Bafote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piotr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bafote slips under a jab from Piotr.
Bafote clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bafote lands an elbow inside.
Bafote missing with knees to the body.
Piotr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bafote has him pressed against the cage.
Bafote throws an elbow but it misses.
Bafote pushes off an throws an elbow but Piotr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piotr has had enough of the clinch but Bafote keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Piotr.
Piotr avoids a wild elbow strike from Bafote.
Bafote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Piotr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Piotr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Piotr.
Piotr takes an elbow to the temple.
Piotr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maciej Piotr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bafote just misses with a elbow thrown towards Piotr's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Piotr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Piotr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Piotr!
A very excited looking Maciej Piotr rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hung Young Wang (ranked 1851 p4p, 1692 weight class) and Reese Remington (ranked 211 p4p, 195 weight class). The key to victory for Hung Young Wang has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hung Young Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reese Remington!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Remington counters with a single leg into guard. Wang didn't expect that.
Wang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hung Young Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wang tries to sprawl but Remington drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang wants to sweep but Remington has passed to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Remington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wang on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wang tries to bench press Remington off him but Remington keeps the position.
Wang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Remington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Remington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Remington is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wang wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
Wang is looking to get back to full guard here but Remington has managed to pass to side control instead.
Remington working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wang being controlled for a moment.
Wang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Remington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Remington trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Remington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Wang wants to control but Remington is having none of it.
Remington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Remington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wang is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wang tries to hold on but Remington pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remington lands a nice shot to the head.
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Remington lands a heavy elbow.
Remington landing punches.
Wang is looking to improve his position but Remington isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Remington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Remington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Remington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Wang lands but Remington takes it in his stride.
Wang scores with a nice right hand.
Wang scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Wang.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Wang with a nice cross.
Remington is rocked!
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Remington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang misses with a hook
enabling Remington to counter with a crisp jab.
Wang misses with a straight right.
Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from Wang.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remington drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wang controls Remington momentarily but Remington frees himself.
Remington content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington is fighting to break Wang's control of his arms but Wang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang working a defensive guard here.
Wang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Remington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Remington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Remington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Remington looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Remington throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wang misses with a hook. Remington ducked under it nicely.
Remington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wang.
Decent striking displayed by Remington there.
A jab from Remington does it's job there.
Wang misses with a body punch
and Remington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Remington lands with a punch from half guard.
Wang is staying active underneath Remington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Remington controlling the action here.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remington trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang looking for a guillotine here but Remington defends easily.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Remington controls the pace.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Remington is one step ahead there.
Remington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Remington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Remington trying to control but Wang is working from the bottom.
Remington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Remington seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Remington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hung Young Wang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Remington lands with an overhand left.
Wang throws a sloppy head kick
and Remington counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Remington.
Remington controlling from the top position.
Reese Remington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Remington throwing strikes but missing.
Remington landing some decent shots from guard.
Remington postures up in Wang's guard and throws a big left but Wang blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Remington's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang trying to control the position.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Remington puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Remington content to control rather than advance.
Wang wants to improve his position but Remington is controlling well.
Wang is holding on to half guard well.
Wang wants to control the action here but instead Remington manages to pass to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is trying to escape the mount.
Wang in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Remington tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Remington landing strikes from the mount.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Remington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wang can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Remington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Remington dominating with strikes here.
Wang is bucking up trying to escape but Remington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Remington looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wang is rocked!
Remington unloading with bombs!
Oh Wang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Remington fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang regains half guard.
Remington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Remington in particular looking to stall.
Remington is continuing to stall.
Remington wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remington stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reese Remington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Remington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reese Remington!
Reese Remington decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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