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C369: Saitoh vs Queiroz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Otori (ranked 840 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Sime Soldic (ranked 80 p4p, 153 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
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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 27 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shigeru Otori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sime Soldic!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soldic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Otori misses with an uppercut
and Soldic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Otori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Soldic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Soldic thuds a left hand into Otori's body.
Soldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soldic. That's going to slow Otori down.
Otori tries to move into range but Soldic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soldic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Soldic needs to keep his hands up - Otori had a free shot at his head there.
Soldic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Soldic moves forwards but Otori connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldic tries to move into range but Otori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Soldic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Otori.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Soldic's shoulder, as Soldic tries to avoid the shot.
Soldic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soldic throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Otori swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Soldic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Soldic swings widly with a right hand
and Otori counters with a three punch combo that has Soldic backing up. Soldic nods at Otori to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Otori - that will leave a mark!
Soldic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori throws a hook but Soldic avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Otori blocks the low kick.
Soldic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Soldic misses the jab.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Soldic.
Otori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soldic.
The fighters circling - Soldic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Soldic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Otori cracks Soldic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A left lands for Otori.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Soldic slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Soldic.
Otori checks a low kick from Soldic.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Soldic slips a jab from Otori.
Soldic looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Otori throwing a counter right hand but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Soldic with a jab.
Otori checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soldic slips a straight right by Otori.
Otori moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Soldic moves out of range as Otori strikes.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Otori off balance momentarily.
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori throwing a counter right hand but Soldic manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Soldic misses with an uppercut
and Otori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic tries to score with a low kick but Otori moves his leg out of the way.
Otori looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Otori defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soldic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Otori under the eye.
Soldic lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
Otori lands an overhand right.
Otori misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soldic connects with a right hand. Otori shakes it off.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Soldic's shoulder, as Soldic tries to avoid the shot.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Soldic's shoulder, as Soldic tries to avoid the shot.
Soldic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Soldic throws a hook to the side of Otori's head but Otori sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Soldic.
Soldic throws a hook but Otori blocks it.
Soldic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Soldic's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldic throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori checks a low kick from Soldic.
Otori went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Soldic lands a really nice looking cross but Otori seems unphased.
Soldic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Otori on the side of the head.
Soldic throws a poor cross that misses
and Otori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Soldic throws a low kick but Otori avoids it.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Soldic's shoulder, as Soldic tries to avoid the shot.
Soldic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soldic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soldic.
Otori digs a good body shot into Soldic's ribs.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soldic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soldic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Otori has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Otori and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Otori is looking to land body kicks.
Otori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Otori connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sime Soldic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Soldic. Otori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Soldic.
Soldic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Otori blocks a jab.
Otori is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Soldic.
Soldic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Soldic misses with a wild body shot.
Soldic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Otori finds it's way round the side to connect with Soldic's head.
Otori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Otori coming out on top.
Soldic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Otori's shoulder, as Otori tries to avoid the shot.
Soldic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Otori there.
Otori bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A big left from Otori misses.
Soldic looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.
Soldic throws a hook but Otori avoids it easily.
Soldic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sime Soldic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Soldic jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Soldic.
Soldic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Otori.
Otori lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic scores with a one two! Otori had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Otori.
Soldic misses with a hook.
Soldic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Otori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Otori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otori walks into a stiff left hand from Soldic.
Otori fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Otori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Otori might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soldic walks into a left hand.
Soldic looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Soldic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soldic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soldic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Otori misses the shot to the body.
Soldic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Otori looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soldic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Soldic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soldic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
Nice uppercut lands for Soldic. That snapped Otori's head back.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Soldic slips the punch.
Soldic lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Soldic misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otori.
Otori slips a straight right by Soldic.
Good exchange - Soldic coming out on top.
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
Soldic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Otori jabs Soldic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soldic throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic misses with a low kick as Otori jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic throws out a powerful jab.
Soldic throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Otori throws out a loose jab but Soldic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Otori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Soldic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soldic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
The fighters circling - Soldic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soldic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Otori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Soldic has time to react.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Otori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Otori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sime Soldic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Soldic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shigeru Otori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soldic throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Soldic misses.
Otori takes a jab right on the kisser.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori pushes Soldic away with a front kick.
Otori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Otori slips a jab from Soldic.
Otori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soldic lands a lovely overhand right.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soldic punishes Otori's body with a nice straight punch.
Soldic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic tests Otori's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soldic lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic lunges at Otori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Otori's hand.
Sime Soldic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soldic.
Otori misses with a double jab.
Soldic slips under a jab.
Soldic staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Soldic misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Otori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Soldic does it's job there.
Soldic sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Otori throws a sloppy body shot
letting Soldic counter with a right hand.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Otori moves away.
Otori is looking to counter punch.
Soldic digs a good body shot into Otori's ribs.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Otori off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Soldic does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sime Soldic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soldic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Otori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soldic misses with a body shot.
Otori looks to land a body kick but Soldic moved away.
A slow jab from Soldic misses its intended target.
Otori takes a swing at Soldic's ribcage but misses.
Otori moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Otori throws a body punch but Soldic moves out of range.
Soldic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Soldic scores with a jab to the head.
Soldic loads up on a big right hand but Otori slips the punch.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otori takes one to the side of the head.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Otori is out of range.
Otori walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Otori. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Otori.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soldic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic jabs Otori right on the nose. Otori blinks but takes it well.
Otori defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
Otori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Otori misses with a looping left.
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Soldic with the inside leg kick.
Soldic connects with a solid leg kick.
Soldic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soldic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Otori misses.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
Otori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soldic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big left from Soldic misses.
Soldic cracks Otori with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Soldic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soldic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soldic thumps Otori with a low kick.
Otori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Soldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soldic looks to land a right hand but Otori moved out of range.
Otori walks into a jab.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Otori off balance momentarily.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soldic.
Otori takes a swing at Soldic's ribcage but misses.
Soldic throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori throwing a counter right hand but Soldic manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Soldic misses its intended target.
Soldic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Otori takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soldic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Otori stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sime Soldic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Soldic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sime Soldic!
An out of breath Sime Soldic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryuji Hatakenaka (ranked 1523 p4p, 1975 weight class) and Francis Oosthuizen (ranked 156 p4p, 186 weight class). Oosthuizen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: TLAD. Francis Oosthuizen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryuji Hatakenaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Francis Oosthuizen !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oosthuizen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hatakenaka feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hatakenaka with a nice calf kick.
A lazy left from Hatakenaka finds it's target.
Oosthuizen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hatakenaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oosthuizen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oosthuizen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hatakenaka works Oosthuizen 's body with a nice hook.
Hatakenaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatakenaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oosthuizen is out of range and Hatakenaka settles back down.
Oosthuizen flicks out a counter leg kick but Hatakenaka steps away.
Hatakenaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Hatakenaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oosthuizen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oosthuizen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hatakenaka looks to land a body kick but Oosthuizen moved away.
Hatakenaka dodges the punch combination from Oosthuizen .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oosthuizen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oosthuizen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatakenaka lands a lovely overhand right.
Hatakenaka lands a leg kick that knocks Oosthuizen off balance momentarily.
Oosthuizen throws a sloppy head kick
and Oosthuizen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ryuji Hatakenaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oosthuizen throws a looping overhand right but Hatakenaka ducks down to avoid it.
Oosthuizen motions for Hatakenaka to come forward. Oosthuizen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oosthuizen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hatakenaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oosthuizen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hatakenaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hatakenaka misses the body punch
and Oosthuizen counters with a straight right hand.
Hatakenaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatakenaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oosthuizen tries a head kick but it misses.
Oosthuizen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oosthuizen throws a sloppy body shot
and Hatakenaka counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hatakenaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hatakenaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hatakenaka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oosthuizen under the eye.
Oosthuizen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hatakenaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Oosthuizen .
Hatakenaka fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oosthuizen just manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Oosthuizen is predictable there
and Hatakenaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oosthuizen misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka misses the shot to the body.
Oosthuizen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oosthuizen moves away.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Hatakenaka moves out of range.
Hatakenaka scores with a sloppy right hand. Oosthuizen should have avoided that one.
Hatakenaka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatakenaka.
Oosthuizen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hatakenaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oosthuizen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oosthuizen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oosthuizen throws a leg kick
and Hatakenaka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oosthuizen lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Oosthuizen misses its intended target.
Oosthuizen lands a body shot.
Hatakenaka lands a nice looking body shot.
Oosthuizen fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Oosthuizen backs away, Hatakenaka returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oosthuizen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatakenaka.
Oosthuizen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hatakenaka can pounce on him.
Oosthuizen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oosthuizen moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hatakenaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oosthuizen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but Hatakenaka blocks it.
Hatakenaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Oosthuizen controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatakenaka blocks it with crossed arms.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hatakenaka misses with the head strike.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka tries to work over Oosthuizen 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oosthuizen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hatakenaka lands an uppercut.
Hatakenaka scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Oosthuizen misses with some punches.
Oosthuizen is trying to break the clinch but Hatakenaka has him pressed against the cage.
Oosthuizen manages to break the clinch.
Oosthuizen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oosthuizen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hatakenaka. That one must have hurt.
Hatakenaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen throws a body punch but Hatakenaka moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Hatakenaka.
A nice leg kick from Hatakenaka, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oosthuizen misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuji Hatakenaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jab by Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hatakenaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hatakenaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oosthuizen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hatakenaka rather than just go for the knockout.
Oosthuizen misses with a wild body shot.
Hatakenaka staying out of range there.
Hatakenaka clobbers Oosthuizen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatakenaka checks a low kick from Oosthuizen .
Hatakenaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Oosthuizen darts in trying to clinch
and Hatakenaka counters with a leg kick.
Hatakenaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oosthuizen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Oosthuizen doesn't manage to clinch there - Hatakenaka circles away.
Oosthuizen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hatakenaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oosthuizen can do to turn this around?
Hatakenaka takes a swing at Oosthuizen 's ribcage but misses.
Oosthuizen misses with a low kick.
Hatakenaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oosthuizen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Oosthuizen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hatakenaka counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oosthuizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatakenaka manages to avoid it.
Oosthuizen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hatakenaka manages to avoid it.
Hatakenaka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch up but Hatakenaka circles away and keeps his distance.
Hatakenaka quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hatakenaka avoids a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hatakenaka!
Oosthuizen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatakenaka is just out of range.
Oosthuizen misses the shot to the body.
Oosthuizen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oosthuizen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hatakenaka.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut.
Oosthuizen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oosthuizen throws a sloppy body shot
and Oosthuizen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oosthuizen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hatakenaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka delivers a nice body kick.
Ryuji Hatakenaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Oosthuizen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oosthuizen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hatakenaka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen throws a hook to the side of Hatakenaka's head but Hatakenaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hatakenaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oosthuizen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatakenaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oosthuizen looks to land a right hand but Hatakenaka moved out of range.
Hatakenaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Hatakenaka scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Oosthuizen misses.
Hatakenaka feints and then cracks Oosthuizen 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oosthuizen down.
Oosthuizen looks to land a right hand but Hatakenaka moved out of range.
Hatakenaka lands with a nice body kick.
Hatakenaka lands a nice looking body kick.
Oosthuizen throws a leg kick but Hatakenaka moved away.
Oosthuizen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oosthuizen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hatakenaka - the referee stops the clock and Oosthuizen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hatakenaka. Oosthuizen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatakenaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oosthuizen misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oosthuizen avoids a kick to the body.
Oosthuizen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hatakenaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hatakenaka scores with a hook to the body.
Oosthuizen is breathing heavily.
Hatakenaka lands a nice uppercut.
Oosthuizen tries a knee to the head but Hatakenaka blocks it.
Hatakenaka blocks an uppercut.
Hatakenaka scores with a shot to the side of Oosthuizen 's head.
Hatakenaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hatakenaka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hatakenaka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hatakenaka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hatakenaka.
A short left from Hatakenaka.
A right handed body shot lands from Hatakenaka.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hatakenaka.
Ryuji Hatakenaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hatakenaka gets through Oosthuizen 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen lands a left hand.
Hatakenaka lands a body shot.
Hatakenaka lands a body shot.
Hatakenaka lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Hatakenaka.
Nice body punch from Hatakenaka - that landed with a thud.
Hatakenaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hatakenaka avoiding damage as Oosthuizen throws knees to the body.
Hatakenaka lands a left hand.
Hatakenaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oosthuizen prevents a body shot from Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka lands a body shot.
Hatakenaka presses Oosthuizen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oosthuizen 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hatakenaka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oosthuizen backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oosthuizen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A body shot lands from Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hatakenaka lands a shoulder strike.
Hatakenaka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryuji Hatakenaka dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hatakenaka fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oosthuizen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Francis Oosthuizen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryuji Hatakenaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oosthuizen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hatakenaka moves out of range of the leg kick from Oosthuizen .
Hatakenaka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hatakenaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oosthuizen misses with a hook
and Hatakenaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hatakenaka lands with a good body shot.
Hatakenaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hatakenaka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hatakenaka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oosthuizen misses with a wild body shot.
A solid body kick from Hatakenaka.
Oosthuizen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oosthuizen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Hatakenaka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oosthuizen doesn't seem phased though.
Hatakenaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka connects with a leg kick.
A low kick from Oosthuizen is predictable there
letting Hatakenaka counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Hatakenaka as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Oosthuizen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hatakenaka lands a leg kick that knocks Oosthuizen off balance momentarily.
Hatakenaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hatakenaka thuds his shin into the meat of Oosthuizen 's side.
Oosthuizen throws a jab when Hatakenaka was well out of range.
Hatakenaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hatakenaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hatakenaka slips a straight right by Oosthuizen .
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka lands with a nice body kick.
Oosthuizen connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oosthuizen connects with a body shot.
Jab by Hatakenaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatakenaka lands a really nice looking cross but Oosthuizen seems unphased.
Hatakenaka with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hatakenaka!
Hatakenaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hatakenaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oosthuizen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hatakenaka lands a jab to Oosthuizen 's midsection.
Hatakenaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hatakenaka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hatakenaka clobbers Oosthuizen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hatakenaka connects with a right hand. Oosthuizen shakes it off.
Oosthuizen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hatakenaka.
Hatakenaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hatakenaka thumps Oosthuizen with a low kick.
Oosthuizen takes one to the chin there.
Oosthuizen throws a push kick but Hatakenaka slaps the foot to one side.
Hatakenaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oosthuizen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Oosthuizen .
Oosthuizen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oosthuizen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hatakenaka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oosthuizen .
Hatakenaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Hatakenaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oosthuizen .
Hatakenaka connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Hatakenaka blocks the low kick.
Hatakenaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hatakenaka scores with a push kick.
Oosthuizen tries to clinch but Hatakenaka is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hatakenaka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hatakenaka with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hatakenaka - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oosthuizen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hatakenaka. Hatakenaka obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oosthuizen throws an overhand right that lands on Hatakenaka's shoulder, as Hatakenaka tries to avoid the shot.
Hatakenaka appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That kick from Hatakenaka tenderised Oosthuizen 's leg. Oosthuizen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oosthuizen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hatakenaka.
Oosthuizen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oosthuizen throws out a leg kick but Hatakenaka moves out of range and Oosthuizen only half commits.
Oosthuizen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hatakenaka is looking to slow Oosthuizen down with leg kicks.
Nice cross by Hatakenaka.
Oosthuizen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oosthuizen throws a leg kick but Hatakenaka checks it.
Hatakenaka looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hatakenaka scores with the left hand. Oosthuizen knows he should have avoided that one.
Oosthuizen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hatakenaka delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Hatakenaka finds it's target.
Oosthuizen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oosthuizen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oosthuizen takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryuji Hatakenaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hatakenaka 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryuji Hatakenaka!
Ryuji Hatakenaka spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Beneke (ranked 1378 p4p, 910 weight class) and Boyd Crowder (ranked 184 p4p, 123 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Beneke has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Beneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boyd Crowder!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beneke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Crowder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crowder feints the counter takedown.
Crowder misses with a takedown attempt - Beneke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Beneke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beneke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beneke jabs Crowder right on the nose. Crowder blinks but takes it well.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beneke as he avoids it easily.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Beneke there.
Crowder dives in for a single leg takedown but Beneke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Beneke scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crowder gets the takedown into side control.
Crowder looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crowder is trying to get an arm triangle but Beneke is defending well.
Crowder swings around for an armbar but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crowder's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneke stands up and waves to Crowder to follow him.
Crowder closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beneke to the mat! Beneke manages to get full guard.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beneke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beneke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beneke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beneke!
Crowder felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Beneke tries to stand but Crowder is controlling his head.
Crowder is trying to get back to half guard.
Beneke has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowder shoots in but no luck this time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beneke.
Beneke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Crowder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beneke's waist but Beneke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crowder off to one side.
Crowder shoots in for a double leg but Beneke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Beneke.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Crowder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Beneke fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Crowder.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Crowder off the cage and back into range.
Crowder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke gets caught flat footed, as Crowder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beneke has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Crowder is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Beneke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Beneke working hard to break the clinch.
Crowder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beneke has had enough of the clinch but Crowder keeps him there for the moment.
Beneke cracks Crowder with a nice body shot.
Crowder can't get the takedown.
Crowder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crowder looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Beneke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crowder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beneke pinned against the cage. Beneke gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crowder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crowder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Crowder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Crowder goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Beneke rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Crowder's guard! Nice work there by Beneke!
Beneke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneke'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.
Beneke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crowder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Beneke has managed to get both his arms back between Crowder's legs - danger averted.
Crowder looking for a sweep. Not yet Crowder, not yet.
Crowder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beneke gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Beneke wants to stand but Crowder has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Beneke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crowder, up you get!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 telegraphed takedown attempt from Crowder is defended easily by Beneke.
Beneke rushes Crowder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crowder shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beneke as he jumps to the side.
Crowder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beneke avoids it really well and circles away.
Beneke lands a jab to the nose.
Beneke is looking to clinch but Crowder is avoiding it.
Beneke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowder.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Crowder's body. Crowder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Crowder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crowder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crowder can do to turn this around?
Beneke connects with a right hand. Crowder shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Beneke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crowder.
Beneke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Crowder tries to keep at a distance but Beneke has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crowder has Beneke pressed against the cage, preventing Beneke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crowder has Beneke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beneke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beneke jumps guard.
Crowder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beneke dives on top into guard.
Beneke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crowder is proving hard to escape from.
Beneke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crowder, up you get!
Beneke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crowder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Beneke - the referee stops the clock and Crowder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Beneke. Crowder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Beneke throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Crowder's head back.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Crowder knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Beneke as Crowder shoots in.
Beneke connects with a body shot.
Crowder shoots in but Beneke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder is breathing heavily.
Beneke lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke lands with an uppercut that bounces Crowder off the cage and back into range.
Beneke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boyd Crowder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crowder darts in looking for a takedown but Beneke gets double underhooks and turns Crowder into the cage.
Crowder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crowders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beneke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crowder tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Beneke takes the fight into the clinch.
Crowder is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beneke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beneke lands a hook that snaps the head of Crowder backwards.
Beneke breaks the clinch.
Crowder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crowder or perhaps it was just good defense by Beneke, which made it look bad.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Beneke, as that shot connected.
Crowder with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beneke counters with a body kick.
Beneke connects with a solid leg kick.
Crowder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jab from Beneke.
Crowder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beneke lands with a hook. Crowder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crowder shoots in but no luck this time.
Beneke works the jab nicely.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beneke lands a two punch combo.
Beneke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beneke lands a nice hook to Crowder's body. Crowder takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Beneke throws a sloppy head kick and Crowder moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crowder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crowder takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crowder fails with a takedown attempt.
Beneke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crowder, pushing him back against the cage.
Crowder is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Beneke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crowder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beneke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beneke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crowder letting Beneke take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crowder as Beneke tries to tie him up.
Beneke is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crowder is defending well for now.
Crowder has Beneke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beneke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beneke breaks the clinch.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Crowder shoots in but Beneke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crowder tries for a takedown but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beneke lands a high kick!
Beneke plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beneke connects with a single shot there.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Crowder shakes it off.
Crowder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beneke defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Beneke dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Beneke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beneke wants it to stay on the feet.
Crowder walks into a straight right hand from Beneke.
Crowder fails with a takedown attempt.
Beneke works over Crowder's head and body with a nice combination.
Beneke throws out a powerful jab.
Beneke lands a nice looking body shot.
Beneke forces Crowder back against the cage and clinches.
Beneke tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crowder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Beneke gets underhooks to prevent Crowder's takedown attempt.
Mark Beneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boyd Crowder.
Crowder is looking for a takedown.
Beneke lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Beneke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Beneke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crowder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beneke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beneke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beneke takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crowder.
Beneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beneke lands with a nice combination. Crowder backs away looking to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crowder.
Crowder shoots for a double leg takedown but Beneke sprawls well. He's pushed Crowder's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crowder drives through with a takedown into Beneke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crowder postures up.
Beneke is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Crowder has gone for a leg lock! Beneke slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crowder's guard.
Crowder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boyd Crowder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crowder, up you get!
Crowder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke thumps Crowder with a low kick.
Beneke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crowder tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beneke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crowder somewhat.
Beneke tries to clinch up but Crowder circles away and keeps his distance.
Crowder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Beneke to score with a decent uppercut.
Crowder on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Crowder drops his hands momentarily and Beneke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beneke gets caught flat footed, as Crowder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Beneke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crowder is controlling him.
Crowder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beneke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crowder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beneke is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beneke has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beneke defends well.
Mark Beneke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beneke wants to stand but Crowder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crowder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crowder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beneke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Beneke tries to stand but Crowder is controlling from the bottom.
Beneke trying to control the position from guard on top but Crowder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crowder has his foot on Beneke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beneke works his way back into a safe position though.
Beneke tries to stand but Crowder is controlling from the bottom.
Crowder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beneke stacks Crowder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Beneke!
Mark Beneke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crowder is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Beneke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beneke has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sora Izanagi (ranked 1797 p4p, 1609 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 209 p4p, 190 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sora Izanagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov is looking to clinch.
Izanagi misses with a right hand
and Leonov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Izanagi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Izanagi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonov is looking to clinch.
Izanagi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Leonov lands with a right hand.
Leonov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Izanagi throws a counter high kick but Leonov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Izanagi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Izanagi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov works Izanagi's body with a nice hook.
Izanagi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Izanagi. Leonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov tries to close the distance and clinch but Izanagi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Izanagi misses with a straight right.
Izanagi sizes up Leonov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov blocks a low kick nicely.
Leonov tries to clinch but Izanagi moves out of range.
Izanagi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Izanagi scores with a decent looking hook.
Good leg kick by Izanagi.
Leonov tries to clinch there but Izanagi circles away.
Leonov moves out of range as Izanagi strikes.
Leonov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Izanagi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Izanagi pushes Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Leonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leonov avoiding damage as Izanagi throws knees to the body.
Izanagi can't find room to land a body shot as Leonov controls the action.
Leonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov avoiding damage as Izanagi throws knees to the body.
Izanagi missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Izanagi or not.
Leonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Izanagis head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Izanagi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonov.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Izanagi.
A short right from Leonov on the inside.
Izanagi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Leonov is defending well for now.
Izanagi misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Leonov leaning against his opponent.
Leonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonov prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Leonov effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonov is stalling here.
Leonov throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Leonov.
Izanagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Izanagi trying to land knees to the body.
Izanagi stalling the fight.
Izanagi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Izanagi tries a knee to the head but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov lands with a right to the head.
Leonov lands a shoulder strike.
Leonov has Izanagi pushed against the cage.
Leonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Izanagi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leonov.
Leonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonov avoids it.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Izanagi.
A nice left hand lands by Leonov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Leonov blocks with his arms.
Nice body punch from Leonov.
Leonov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leonov lands a nice uppercut.
Leonov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Izanagi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leonov can turn it around.
Izanagi tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Leonov'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.
Leonov lands a left hand.
Leonov has Izanagi pushed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolay Leonov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leonov.
Leonov scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Leonov. Beautiful body shot.
Leonov clobbers Izanagi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Izanagi keeps the fight on the outside.
Izanagi dodges the punch combination from Leonov.
Leonov has Izanagi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonov controlling the action here for a moment.
Leonov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonov.
Leonov stalling in the clinch but Izanagi improves position.
Izanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Izanagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov lands a right hand.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Leonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Leonov blocks with his arms.
Leonov is stalling here.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short left from Leonov.
Izanagi misses with a knee to the head.
Leonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
Leonov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi landing knees to the head.
Leonov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Izanagi avoids it.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Izanagi.
Leonov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Izanagi being controlled against the cage.
Izanagi digs a right hand into Leonov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leonov's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Izanagi.
Izanagi being controlled against the cage.
Izanagi trying to land knees to the body.
Leonov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Izanagi blocks an uppercut.
Izanagi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov wants to stall.
Leonov working aggressively here.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Izanagi looking to throw knees to the head but Leonov is blocking nicely.
Leonov gets through Izanagi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Izanagi controlling the action here for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Izanagi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Izanagi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi tries a knee to the head but Leonov blocks it.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov pushes off an throws an elbow but Izanagi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
Leonov scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Izanagi tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonov is stalling here.
Izanagi tries to throw a body punch but Leonov avoids it by throwing Izanagi back against the cage.
Izanagi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leonov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leonov tries to throw a body punch but Izanagi avoids it by throwing Leonov back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Leonov.
Izanagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonov avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Leonov.
Leonov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Leonov wants to stall.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
Leonov misses with some punches.
Leonov digs a right hand into Izanagi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Izanagi's gas tank.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leonov scores with a shot to the side of Izanagi's head.
Izanagi tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov cracks Izanagi with a nice body shot.
Izanagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov lands a right hand.
Izanagi tries to land knees in the clinch but Leonov avoids the damage to the body.
Leonov prevents a body shot from Izanagi.
Leonov lands a nice uppercut.
Leonov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Izanagi blocks an uppercut.
Leonov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Izanagi.
Izanagi being controlled against the cage.
Leonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Izanagi's elbow.
Leonov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sora Izanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Izanagi.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the head but Leonov blocks with his arms.
Izanagi misses with some punches.
Izanagi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Izanagi letting Leonov take a breather here.
Izanagi tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi trying to land knees to the body.
Izanagi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Leonov.
Leonov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov tries to land knees in the clinch but Izanagi avoids the damage to the body.
A right hand to the body from Leonov.
Nikolay Leonov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leonov struggles to land a body shot inside as Izanagi controls his hands.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Leonov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Izanagi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Leonov leaning against his opponent.
Leonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Izanagi backwards.
Izanagi misses with a knee to the head.
Izanagi prevents a body shot from Leonov.
Izanagi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonov's elbow.
Izanagi tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Izanagi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Izanagi.
Izanagi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leonov avoids it.
Izanagi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Izanagi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Izanagi blocks an uppercut.
Leonov working aggressively here.
Leonov is trying to maintain a safe position but Izanagi gets an underhook and turns Leonov into the cage.
Leonov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Izanagi blocks a body shot from Leonov.
Izanagi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Izanagi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Leonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leonov throws a punch but it's blocked by Izanagi.
Leonov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Izanagi throws a punch but it's blocked by Leonov.
Izanagi struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Leonov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Leonov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Leonov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Leonov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Koba Takanori (ranked 1069 p4p, 1266 weight class) and Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 142 p4p, 171 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mein Armbach's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman, Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koba Takanori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bender Mein Armbach!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takanori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mein Armbach takes the fight into the clinch.
Mein Armbach breaks from the clinch.
Mein Armbach wants to clinch up but Takanori keeps it at a distance.
Takanori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Takanori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mein Armbach at a distance.
Bender Mein Armbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takanori smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Mein Armbach misses
and Takanori counters with a nice right hand that sends Mein Armbach toppling to the canvas! Mein Armbach scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Takanori finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mein Armbach is looking to clinch but Takanori is avoiding it.
Takanori swings for the body but Mein Armbach moves out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a leg kick but Takanori sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Takanori.
Takanori connects with a body shot.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of wild punches.
Takanori thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takanori drops Mein Armbach with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mein Armbach looks back up at him and smiles so Takanori waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Bender Mein Armbach has been cut.
Mein Armbach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takanori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It appears Takanori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takanori is looking to slow Mein Armbach down with leg kicks.
We've been told by Takanori's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takanori circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takanori feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mein Armbach sprawling to the canvas! Mein Armbach rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Takanori finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mein Armbach tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takanori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Takanori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mein Armbach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It appears Takanori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Takanori checks a leg kick.
Takanori lands a high kick!
Takanori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takanori scores with a jab to the body.
Takanori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mein Armbach throws a nice looking combination but Takanori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takanori looking to throw knees to the head but Mein Armbach is blocking nicely.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takanori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mein Armbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takanori fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takanori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takanori lands a nice shot to the body.
Mein Armbach throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries a body shot but Takanori blocks it.
Takanori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Takanori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mein Armbach's face.
A left hand lands to the body for Takanori.
A hook to the body from Takanori.
Takanori connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mein Armbach's face.
Mein Armbach looks winded!
Takanori misses with a body punch.
Takanori with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mein Armbach prevents a body shot from Takanori.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach misses with an elbow over the top.
Mein Armbach managing to block the knees to the body from Takanori.
Mein Armbach tries to work over Takanori's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Takanori misses with a punch on the inside.
Takanori lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takanori blocks a body shot from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach tries to throw a body punch but Takanori avoids it by throwing Mein Armbach back against the cage.
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Takanori takes the fight into the clinch.
Mein Armbach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mein Armbach blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takanori creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Takanori lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Takanori - that landed with a thud.
Takanori missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koba Takanori dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bender Mein Armbach's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mein Armbach tries to clinch
and Takanori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mein Armbach blocks a low kick nicely.
Takanori showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Takanori's ribcage but misses.
Takanori misses with a low kick as Mein Armbach jumps back.
Mein Armbach swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takanori tries to land knees in the clinch but Mein Armbach avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach pushes Takanori back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Takanori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Takanori is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mein Armbach is defending well for now.
Mein Armbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takanori's elbow.
Mein Armbach misses with a punch to the body.
Takanori landing knees to the head.
Mein Armbach manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Takanori.
Mein Armbach is breathing heavily.
Mein Armbach looks to land a combination but Takanori avoids it well.
Takanori lands a big head kick that sends Mein Armbach tumbling to the mat! Takanori takes a step backwards and waves Mein Armbach back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Mein Armbach is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Mein Armbach.
BOOM! Takanori lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mein Armbach. Mein Armbach tries to recover but Takanori is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mein Armbach lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koba Takanori!
A very excited looking Koba Takanori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between D.C. Benny (ranked 600 p4p, 1106 weight class) and Richie Alaska (ranked 80 p4p, 146 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benny might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to D.C. Benny - Unagi Standup Bit. Alaska has chosen A Long December - Counting Crows as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Granite chin |
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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 32 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, D.C. Benny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Benny.
A telegraphed right hand from Benny misses the target.
Alaska is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benny with a body shot.
Benny misses the body punch
and Alaska counters with a straight right hand.
Alaska misses with a jab to the body
letting Benny counter with a right hand.
Alaska connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alaska bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Alaska throws the left hand but Benny avoids the punch easily.
Benny is looking to counter punch.
Richie Alaska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benny swings for the body but Alaska moves out of range.
Alaska on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alaska connects with a right hand. Benny shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alaska throws a looping overhand right but Benny ducks down to avoid it.
Benny is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benny misses with an uppercut. Alaska saw that one coming.
Alaska throws an overhand right that lands on Benny's shoulder, as Benny tries to avoid the shot.
Benny is looking to counter punch.
Benny connects with a looping right hand.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Benny on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benny bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alaska's head.
Alaska is rocked!
Alaska misses with a hook
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Benny finish him?
Benny has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gonzasco Hydropathy in the buildup to the fight.
Alaska throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
and Benny counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Alaska! He's just covering up as Benny starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). D.C. Benny!
Our winner, D.C. Benny, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Bashir (ranked 230 p4p, 520 weight class) and Flynn Knightley (ranked 18 p4p, 44 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bashir might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Exodus - The Toxic Waltz. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Flynn Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knightley tries to clinch
letting Bashir counter with a right hand.
It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Good shot there by Knightley.
Bashir displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knightley.
Bashir looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashir.
Knightley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashir.
Knightley fails to land the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Bashir misses the target.
Knightley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Knightley there.
Knightley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bashir's head.
Bashir works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bashir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knightley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley looking to pass the guard.
Knightley working some strikes from top position.
Bashir is trying to hold Knightley in close to prevent damage but Knightley has managed to pass into half guard.
Knightley controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir gets full guard.
Bashir is pulling down on Knightley's head. It's preventing any offense from Knightley, at least for the moment.
Bashir keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Knightley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Knightley distracts Bashir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knightley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Knightley wants to pass the guard but Bashir is keeping the position.
Knightley trying to control but Bashir is working from the bottom.
Bashir preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir working for a triangle but Knightley defends it easily.
Bashir wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knightley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bashir tries to counter with a takedown but Knightley is quick to defend against it.
Bashir fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knightley on the side of the head.
Bashir throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashir misses with a looping right.
Knightley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bashir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir loads up on a big right hand but Knightley slips the punch.
Knightley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bashir on his heels. He'll look to pass Bashir's guard now, I'm sure.
Knightley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashir keeping moving, preventing Knightley from controlling successfully.
Knightley might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bashir haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashir trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knightley is looking to clinch but Bashir is avoiding it.
Knightley shoots for a double leg takedown but Bashir sprawls well. He's pushed Knightley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bashir scores with a hook.
Knightley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bashir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flynn Knightley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Knightley is just content to waste time from the top position. Bashir takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knightley chips away with some ground and pound.
Bashir keeping full guard, as Knightley tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir wants to sweep but no luck.
Bashir has his foot on Knightley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knightley works his way back into a safe position though.
Knightley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bashir 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.
Bashir is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bashir looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knightley has picked Bashir up and slammed him! Bashir can't keep hold of the triangle and Knightley manages to pass to side control!
Knightley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knightley has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley avoids the attempt from Bashir to control.
Bashir can't escape the position.
Knightley unloading with bombs!
Bashir tries to hold on but Knightley pushes him away.
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Bashir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Knightley tries to control but Bashir wriggling away.
Knightley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Knightley is landing with some decent strikes but Bashir is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir is desperately trying to improve his position but Knightley has a good base and remains in mount.
Bashir bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Knightley keeping moving, preventing Bashir from controlling successfully.
Bashir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Knightley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bashir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bashir postures up in Knightley's guard and throws a big left but Knightley blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knightley wants to sweep but no luck.
Knightley is still trying to improve position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bashir accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knightley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bashir throwing strikes but missing.
Bashir wants to control from the top but Knightley keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Flynn Knightley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bashir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knightley.
Julian Bashir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knightley clinches.
Bashir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bashir gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Knightley wants to get back to full guard.
Bashir stalling.
Bashir prevents Knightley from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashir is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Knightley dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashir passes the guard and advances to mount!
Knightley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bashir working the ground and pound effectively.
Knightley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bashir controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley is in a horrible position here. Bashir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bashir looking to finish Knightley with some ground and pound. This is bad for Knightley!
Bashir wants to control the pace but Knightley is squirming around nicely.
Bashir lands a big elbow.
Knightley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bashir not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bashir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashir is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bashir thows a huge punch but Knightley dodges it nicely.
Bashir slips a nice elbow through Knightley's hands, connecting with Knightley's forehead.
Knightley has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Knightley is trying to get back to full guard.
Knightley is staying active underneath Bashir, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knightley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bashir not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bashir winds up and cracks Knightley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bashir is trying to control the action in half guard but Knightley is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knightley trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashir thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knightley's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bashir lands a nice short elbow.
That has opened up Flynn Knightley's cut even more.
Bashir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knightley is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bashir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bashir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knightley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bashir scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knightley slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knightley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Flynn Knightley!
Flynn Knightley 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 Moses Okafor (ranked 364 p4p, 657 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 46 p4p, 84 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Torvik's choice of entrance music: MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Moses Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Okafor staying out of range there.
Torvik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Moses Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Torvik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Torvik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Okafor scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Okafor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik motions for Okafor to come forward. Torvik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor lands with a shot to the body.
Torvik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Okafor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Torvik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Torvik avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Okafor throws out a powerful jab.
Okafor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Torvik misses with a hook. Okafor ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Torvik throws the left hand but Okafor avoids the punch easily.
Okafor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Okafor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Okafor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Okafor throws a series of punches but Torvik avoids them all with ease.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torvik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Torvik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Okafor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Torvik scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Okafor's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torvik connects with a right hand. Okafor shakes it off.
Torvik takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torvik slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Okafor scores with a punch to the head.
Okafor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okafor slips under a jab from Torvik.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Torvik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torvik misses the jab.
Torvik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Torvik displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Okafor throws out the jab.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torvik was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Torvik bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Okafor's head backwards.
Okafor moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Okafor throws the left hand but Torvik avoids the punch easily.
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torvik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Okafor at a distance.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Danga de danga de dang - Okafor scores with a four punch combination!
Torvik comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torvik slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Torvik lands with a straight right. Okafor didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Okafor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torvik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Okafor.
Okafor throws a big counter combination but Torvik scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Torvik. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor scores with a nice head shot.
Okafor lands an overhand right.
Good exchange - Okafor coming out on top.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Okafor throws a body punch but Torvik moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Torvik.
Torvik tries to land a front kick but Okafor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor looks to land a combination but Torvik avoids it well.
A big left from Okafor misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Torvik misses.
Torvik jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okafor fails to land with a series of punches.
Okafor lands a head shot.
Torvik moves away from the strike by Okafor.
Torvik connects with the punch.
Torvik throws a solid leg kick but Okafor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Torvik.
Torvik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Torvik might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Okafor has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Okafor does it's job there.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Okafor blocks a head kick by Torvik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters with a right hand to the body.
Okafor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Torvik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Okafor.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torvik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Okafor in his tracks.
Moses Okafor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Okafor. That snapped Torvik's head back.
Torvik lands a nice shot to the body.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torvik on the side of the head.
Torvik misses with an uppercut
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torvik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Okafor.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Torvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Torvik - just one landing.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor misses with a straight left.
Okafor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torvik circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik slips under a jab.
Torvik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Okafor misses its target.
Torvik moves forwards but Okafor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Okafor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Torvik finds it's target.
Torvik slips a jab and a cross from Okafor.
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Okafor is just out of range.
Torvik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Okafor misses with a few strikes there.
Okafor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torvik's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
letting Torvik counter with a right hand.
Torvik misses with a body shot
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torvik can do to turn this around?
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Torvik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Okafor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Okafor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torvik takes one to the chin there.
Okafor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torvik ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A countering left hand to the body from Torvik misses.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okafor.
Torvik flicks out a counter leg kick but Okafor steps away.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor misses the jab.
Torvik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Torvik misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik jabs Okafor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Torvik there.
Okafor misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Torvik there.
Good standup being displayed there by Okafor as he connects with a hook.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torvik on the side of the head.
Okafor misses with a looping right.
Torvik throws a good cross that connects.
Okafor misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Torvik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Okafor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
That's time! Okafor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Okafor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
Okafor throws a hook but Torvik blocks it.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Torvik ducks down to avoid it.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Torvik misses with a wild combination.
Okafor scores with a jab.
Torvik misses with a leg kick
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torvik slips under a jab.
Torvik misses with a hook.
Okafor throws a poor cross that misses
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Okafor misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Okafor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Torvik misses.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Torvik.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Torvik defending well as Okafor loads up on a big left hand.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Okafor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Torvik.
A slow jab from Torvik misses its intended target.
Torvik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Okafor.
Okafor throws a combination that misses
and Torvik counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torvik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okafor under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Okafor.
Okafor blocks a jab.
Okafor misses with an uppercut
enabling Torvik to counter with a crisp jab.
Okafor lands the left hand.
Torvik with a jab.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Okafor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Okafor swings widly with a right hand
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torvik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torvik misses with a looping right.
Okafor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torvik on the side of the head.
Torvik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Okafor lands a nice hook to Torvik's body. Torvik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor works Torvik's body with a nice hook.
Torvik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Torvik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Okafor misses.
Torvik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okafor checks a low kick from Torvik.
Okafor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torvik throws out the jab.
Okafor misses with a looping left.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Torvik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Okafor is looking to counter punch.
Torvik tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Torvik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torvik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torvik.
Okafor swings for the body but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik swings widly with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torvik moves out of range of the strikes.
Torvik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torvik.
Okafor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Torvik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Okafor catches Torvik with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Okafor swings for the body but Torvik moves out of range.
Okafor throws a body punch but Torvik moves out of range.
Torvik now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moses Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sven Torvik.
Well Okafor 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Okafor!
Moses Okafor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristoph Kringle (ranked 84 p4p, 439 weight class) and Arturo Vargas (ranked 10 p4p, 57 weight class). Arturo Vargas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristoph Kringle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas misses with a hook.
Kringle seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vargas swings for the body but Kringle moves out of range.
Good shot there by Kringle.
It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kringle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Vargas tries to clinch but Kringle is having none of it.
Vargas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kringle.
Kringle throws a push kick but Vargas slaps the foot to one side.
Vargas slips a jab from Kringle.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kringle.
Vargas throws a poor cross that misses
and Kringle counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas throws the left hand but Kringle avoids the punch easily.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Kringle's shoulder, as Kringle tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a left hand
and Kringle counters with a nice right hand that sends Vargas toppling to the canvas! Vargas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kringle finish him?!
Vargas is rocked!
Arturo Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas throws a lazy uppercut
and Kringle rattles Vargas with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Vargas tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kringle dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Vargas stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kristoph Kringle!
Kristoph Kringle 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masa Saitoh (ranked 5 p4p, 78 weight class) and Erasmo Vale Queiroz (ranked 2 p4p, 12 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vale Queiroz! But no joy.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Saitoh moves out of range.
A big left from Saitoh misses.
Vale Queiroz avoids the body shot from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Saitoh misses.
Vale Queiroz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saitoh if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz slips under a jab from Saitoh.
Saitoh throws a body punch but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Saitoh scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vale Queiroz in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws the left hand but Saitoh avoids the punch easily.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Saitoh misses.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Jab, jab by Saitoh - just one landing.
Saitoh misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz missing with a left hand there. Saitoh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vale Queiroz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saitoh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot that sends Saitoh's belly button to the back.
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but Saitoh moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Saitoh has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Saitoh misses with a wild body shot.
Vale Queiroz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saitoh takes a swing at Vale Queiroz's ribcage but misses.
Vale Queiroz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saitoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vale Queiroz.
It seemed like Vale Queiroz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale Queiroz misses with a lunging right hand
and Saitoh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vale Queiroz's guard.
Saitoh landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh won't allow Vale Queiroz to get back to his feet.
Saitoh works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saitoh is controlling the pace.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vale Queiroz pushes Saitoh off looking to stand but Saitoh dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vale Queiroz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz wants to get back to his feet.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vale Queiroz is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Saitoh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vale Queiroz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vale Queiroz.
And Vale Queiroz responds with a good body kick, but Saitoh manages to step out the way in time.
Saitoh misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saitoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saitoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vale Queiroz can do to turn this around?
Vale Queiroz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vale Queiroz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saitoh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saitoh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saitoh is controlling him.
Saitoh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vale Queiroz's head.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Saitoh has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saitoh misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz throws a punch but it's blocked by Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saitoh throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Saitoh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Good body shot from Vale Queiroz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Saitoh back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vale Queiroz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Saitoh scores with a hook to the body.
Saitoh blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saitoh is trying to drag Vale Queiroz to the mat but Vale Queiroz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Saitoh gets through Vale Queiroz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saitoh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Saitoh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
Vale Queiroz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saitoh.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saitoh has Vale Queiroz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
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 body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Vale Queiroz pushes Saitoh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vale Queiroz pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Vale Queiroz there.
Vale Queiroz lands a lovely overhand right.
Vale Queiroz leaves Saitoh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vale Queiroz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Saitoh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saitoh misses with a looping left.
Vale Queiroz looks to throw the jab but Saitoh is out of range.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab.
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh throwing a counter right hand but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Saitoh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saitoh slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Saitoh showed some decent athleticism there.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Vale Queiroz is a slippery customer.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Saitoh stops Vale Queiroz from getting back to his feet.
Saitoh is pressing down on Vale Queiroz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vale Queiroz is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz is looking to escape.
Saitoh trying to control the action but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vale Queiroz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale Queiroz.
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses
and Saitoh counters with a shoot takedown. Vale Queiroz fights it but they end up in guard.
Saitoh won't allow Vale Queiroz to get back to his feet.
Saitoh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Vale Queiroz keeps moving.
Saitoh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Masa Saitoh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh throws a strike but Vale Queiroz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vale Queiroz wants to get up but he can't break Saitoh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vale Queiroz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh pulls Vale Queiroz in close to prevent any damage.
Saitoh looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vale Queiroz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saitoh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vale Queiroz wants to stand up but Saitoh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saitoh tries to roll over but Vale Queiroz keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Erasmo Vale Queiroz just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vale Queiroz thumps Saitoh with a low kick.
Saitoh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saitoh shoots in and gets a takedown into Vale Queiroz's guard.
Vale Queiroz wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Saitoh scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Saitoh struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale Queiroz controls his hands.
Saitoh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Saitoh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vale Queiroz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
Saitoh prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz cracks Saitoh with a nice body shot.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saitoh's elbow.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Saitoh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Vale Queiroz as the two fighters clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz works on Saitoh's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saitoh or not.
A nice left hand lands by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saitoh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz can't find room to land a body shot as Saitoh controls the action.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saitoh misses with the head strike.
Saitoh misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Vale Queiroz.
A left hand lands to the body for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Saitoh avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Saitoh working aggressively here.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Saitoh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saitoh tries to work over Vale Queiroz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saitoh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz gets through Saitoh's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masa Saitoh's cut is getting worse.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saitohs head.
A hook to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saitoh can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz lands a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz works on Saitoh's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Saitoh controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saitoh backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz - that landed with a thud.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale Queiroz digs a right hand underneath Saitoh's ribcage. Saitoh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saitoh misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
 Saitoh is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Masa Saitoh's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Vale Queiroz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saitoh in his tracks.
Masa Saitoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Saitoh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saitoh seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale Queiroz. Saitoh does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Saitoh misses its target.
Vale Queiroz staying out of range there.
Saitoh scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saitoh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vale Queiroz counters with a body kick that stops Saitoh in his tracks momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz lands a big head kick that sends Saitoh tumbling to the mat! Vale Queiroz takes a step backwards and waves Saitoh back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Saitoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Saitoh tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saitoh jabs Vale Queiroz right on the nose. Vale Queiroz blinks but takes it well.
Vale Queiroz punishes Saitoh's body with a nice straight punch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saitoh.
Vale Queiroz misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy.
Saitoh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vale Queiroz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh trying to control but Vale Queiroz is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vale Queiroz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vale Queiroz is looking to slow Saitoh down with leg kicks.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Saitoh moves out of range.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vale Queiroz momentarily.
It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saitoh shoots and misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masa Saitoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Vale Queiroz.
Saitoh throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh misses with a takedown attempt
and Vale Queiroz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saitoh thuds a left hand into Vale Queiroz's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vale Queiroz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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